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10-06-2009, 11:59 PM
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| Hero to the masses   Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bonney Lake, WA Age: 29
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 |  RV-7A construction begins
So here it is, the beginning of what's going to be a long, expensive journey. When it's done it should resemble an RV-7A, at least that's the goal!  I'm in the process of reorganizing my garage to have a larger work table on wheels instead of the smaller table fixed against the wall, but I couldn't help getting started working on a few parts until then. What you're seeing here is the rear spar of the horizontal stab taking shape. This is my first time working with sheet metal, aside from a small practice kit, so the learning curve is pretty steep right now. Anyway, this should keep me busy for a while.  Here are a few pics I have so far, including the arrival of the manual and plans, the GF and me getting demo rides in the Van's demonstrater, and some work pics. I'll be sure to post some progress updates every now and then!
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10-07-2009, 01:20 AM
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| Freak Nasty Aerobatics!!!!!!!!  Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Goldsboro, North Carolina Age: 28
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Cool deal, my buddy Daryll Ham from Goldsboro, NC built a nice nice Rv7,, took him 3 years,, I will post some pics in the next day or two, but it is beautiful,, and it will haul butt to,, he has a 0-360 lycoming in it,, he went with the tail drag,, are you going with the trigear or tail drag version,
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10-07-2009, 01:33 AM
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| That's a Zero!!  Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SOCAL, CA Age: 54
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Touch base with Darwin Barrie. He has built one already and is in the process of building a second one. Lives in the Phoenix area. He can also give you lots of good advice on various web forums and RV user groups. Long time modeler and flies med evac helis for a living. Got his RV check out time up in your neck of the woods too. Here's a photo of his, looks like a big pattern plane!! I'll PM you his email And yes, that IS a Team Futaba hat he is wearing!!!
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10-07-2009, 01:40 AM
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| Freak Nasty Aerobatics!!!!!!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Goldsboro, North Carolina Age: 28
Posts: 2,505
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Here is Darryl's,, I could get you his email or phone if you want it,, he is a great guy, and has one of the most beautiful RV's ,,
__________________ Spektrum Dsm Vess Props Desert Aircraft Practice, Arrogance, and Confidence makes a great pilot, few can use these attributes to the best of there abilities. -Kirby Chambliss, 2007 |
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10-07-2009, 02:38 AM
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| Fly Extreme!  Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Goldendale, Washington
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Awesome! I've been to the RV factory, and have flown the 4, and 6, and they are awesome aircraft!
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10-07-2009, 08:16 AM
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| Bad-ass Super Contributer!  Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Raleigh NC Age: 48
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You'll enjoy it buddy1 I spent 4 years helping my buddy build his RV-8. What a beautiful airplane. He's building a second RV-8 now, with the fast back turtle deck.
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10-07-2009, 09:00 AM
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| Awesomo must rest his CPU!  Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hastings, MN Age: 32
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Subscribed. Very curious to watch the progress of this, always liked these planes and would like to build one someday.
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10-07-2009, 11:45 AM
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| Bad-ass Super Contributer!  Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Napoleon Ohio Age: 41
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I have been looking at them at Barnstormers.com. How wide is that cockpit? is it wider that a Cessna 152? I'll be watching the thread. Thanks for the show. |
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10-07-2009, 11:48 AM
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| BRING IT!!!  Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cape Town South Africa
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Hey all, I did workshadow at a company here in cape town south africa, who builds the vans kits for customers. may get a job there during the next school holidays. these kits are amazing and the RV-7 is a brilliant plane to fly - its fairly quick too! Subscribed! |
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10-07-2009, 12:09 PM
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| that was a LUNCHBOX!   | Re: RV-7A construction begins
Awesome Ryan! When you get it all done, you gonna bring it back to NC so we can check it out?? RJ
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10-07-2009, 12:16 PM
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| Gettin' Lower!   Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: South Africa Age: 36
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Awesome I started my RV 8 about eight years ago, it took four and a half years to build. I stoped moddeling during that time as there was not enough money or time for both. I did two hundred hours in my RV during the first two years, that should let you know just how much fun they are. Good luck you will enjoy the build |
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