[…] the spectrum Jerry Scott, of Chino, California, completed an award-winning RV-6 from an older Standard Kit (manufactured before any pre-punched components were available) in 85 days. That included paint, avionics, upholstery — everything. Try that on your calculator! There are only 2040 hours in 85 days… so if Jerry worked 12 hours a day with […]
[…] Dynon SV-HDX1100, Auto Pilot w/knob panel, light package, ADSB IN/OUT, interior by Flight Line (including SLSA style carpets), thanks Abby. Empty weight 738 lbs., interior PPG concept paint. She still needs some exterior paint, but in the meantime, I plan to take advantage of any nice day that comes along and go flying. The […]
[…] yielded excellent results with not leaks or loose parts. The Airplane is a pretty typical setup: Weight 1114 lbs with wheel pants and gear fairings installed, no paint IO-360 A1B EXP Built locally and test celled at Lycon prior to installation One magneto one Plasma III ignition James long cowl and airbox Hand built […]
Jeff Malcomb graciously agreed to perform the first flight and it went smoothly. The Phase 1 Flight Test and my transition training in it have both been completed. So, the focus has shifted to increasing my proficiency and finding a paint shop to paint it.
[…] to fly hands off. A few big shoutouts: The gang at Bend Builders Assist who helped with the fiberglass work and final assembly. Bryan Rey for the nice paint. Rob Hickman and his crew at Advanced Flight Systems. And of course all the beer mooches that would empty my refrigerator and ask “when will it […]
[…] took to the skies on Sunday Jan 9 for an uneventful 30 minutes after a little less than 2 1/2 years of building during a pandemic and 2 moves. I’m eager to finish the fairings and get her in the paint shop which won’t be long now. Don’t give up, it’s well worth the effort.
[…] I have owned. My first flight was in October 2021 and I did 20 hours to run the engine in and make sure the cooling was all good after which it went in for final painting. I reassembled it at the Paint shop and then flew my completed beauty home on 18 December 2021 Viva Van’s Aircraft
Congratulations to Mark on his new RV-7! He writes: After nineteen years of off and on building, first flight was in February 2020, finish paint August 2023. Subaru 3.0 six cylinder engine, mated to an Aerodrive gearbox and MT electric constant speed prop. Super smooth. What a blast to fly!
[…] first rivet on 7/10/2022 and did the first flight on 4/7/2023! We can’t wait spend 1000’s of hours flying from destination to destination, creating many memories and meeting/making new friends as we go! Thank you for all the information & support provided throughout our build process. Next step…. paint! (and… maybe another plane/kit to order.)
Congratulations to Mike on his new RV-7A! He writes: From the first flight I have only changed oil at 25 hrs. Quick build fuselage and wings made for easy build Used Aerothane paint Stein Air wiring, Garmin G3X duals, Garmin radio and transponder, classic interior. Great flying machine!
[…] in a socket, rudder trim tab and radio presets were quickly resolved. I now own a stunning aircraft, exceeding all expectations. The touch-screen EFIS and autopilot are particularly impressive. The photo was taken on the third flight, before the wheel fairings were installed. Now waiting for the paint-shop to hand over a beautifully finished aircraft.
[…] and single-screen Dynon glass panel. My wife and riveting-buddy Susan and I built it over a period of 9 1/2 years in our garage including the pretty paint job (her design). The build was fun from start to finish, and we are proud of how it came out. Now the fun shifts from building […]
[…] vented aft inspection covers, hidden antennas, every accessory that JD Air offers, All Garmin Glass avionics, a Lycoming IO-360-A1B6 w/ Dual LSE Plasma III, Hartzell BA propellor. After 150 hours of enjoyment, she went off to Evoke aviation for paint. We picked it up last week and I can’t get the “RV-Grin” off my face.
[…] will reduce the number of lawsuits. The RV-14 instruction manual is a comprehensive, step-by step-process. Almost all aircraft are built as specified. The only major differences are paint schemes and position of the instruments in the panel. We believe that most customers would build these aircraft as ELSA aircraft if the option were available […]
[…] view RV-14A Firewall-Forward wrap-around image view Section 3 Tools and Workspace Section 5 General Information Simulating Propeller for Fitting the Cowl Sliding Canopy Installation Torque Specifications for Hose End Fittings What Paint Brands and Colors does Van’s Aircraft use? “What’s Your Condition (Inspection)?” Presentation Wing Incidence Drilling Wing Wiring: Routing Wires in the Wings
[…] beautifully and I am extremely happy with it. Special thanks to Toni for her patience and to Ryan, Linz, Dave and all who helped with the build. Thanks also to Nexus Avionics for the Garmin panel and Russell (Echo) Hulm for the fantastic paint job. Thanks to Bill Keehner for the C of A.
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[…] calibrations. Subsequent flights showed the plane to fly as advertised, fast and responsive with no unruly characteristics. After 60+ hours of flight time she went in for paint, and I am finally ready to say that she’s essentially complete. The plane is largely stock. It has a standard IO-390 with Hartzell 74″ CS Prop. […]
[…] a lot of money that gave me grief about my vintage panel. I installed a firewall forward race car halon fire suppression system. I will be doing paint this fall. I might be a 2nd time builder, RV-14? Van’s is a great company and the best in the experimental industry. Thank you all at […]
[…] conjunction with the three blade MT prop provides very energetic acceleration during the short TO roll. The interior from South Florida Aviation is color matched with the paint. As this is written in Jan 2023 I have logged 142 hours and look forward to many more. Just need to get around to painting the […]
