[…] twice. First flight was smooth with no squawks. Instrumentation is 2-ten inch Dynon Classic displays, powered by VP-X Pro. IO-360-M1B and Hartzell prop purchased from Vans. This engine was affected by Lycoming Service Bulletin SB SB-632-B, so removing/reinstalling the engine added to the sixteen year build time. Wheel pants and paint still to do. YouTube:
[…] seconds to 40 minutes. This didn’t stop them from being there almost every night. Fast forward just over one year, the plane is all assembled and freshly painted. The boys had worked with Don Shearer, a pilot and painter of the Boone area, to complete the paint. Shortly after this, N442WR was inspected by […]
[…] I have moved on to the next chapter. I started my journey on my Van’s RV-7 in May of 2006 (72714). First flight was April 4th, 2020. Paint was completed on December 16th, 2021. I would like to formally introduce you to “Conatus Superbia”, which is Latin for Pride in the Endeavor. We all […]
[…] / Hartzell CS two blade / Dynon HDX / Avidyne IFD 440 / GRT Mini AP backup EFIS…I love this airplane. Still have some additional work and paint to go, but being back to logging time again is SUHWHEAT!!!! Background: I received my PPL in May of 1987 and then didn’t fly again for […]
[…] 8500 feet, settled in at 23/2400 and settled into a NASCAR pattern to let the engine break in. With the nice tailwind, we saw over 200 mph groundspeed on the first flight (without wheel pants or gear leg fairings). Now we’re settled in for 40 hours and hopefully up to the paint booth next month.
[…] people say this is a show plane. The color is custom, a mix of glass flake sapphire of the crystal alliance series, a one of a king paint job. The color changes from black to blue and a few different colors in between. Full IFR panel, two Garmin G3X touch, Nav. 375, and G5 […]
[…] of patience and perseverance to make it to the finish line. Special thanks to my brother Jody and my friend Tom Harper for convincing me I could paint the airplane and for helping me through the process. The plane flies like a dream and I’m looking forward to many trips with my family in […]
[…] whole build is like that. Just down the road there is always a success! 2 1/2 years later and well all that remained was test flying and painting. As I write this all that remains is painting. It’s a credit to the design and ethos that the only adjustments neccessary, were to the stall […]
Congratulations to Bob and Ben on their new RV-10! They write: After 4 1/2 years building, it’s difficult to describe the feeling when the wheels leave the ground for the first time. One giant puckering smile is all we could muster. Flight went as planned, orbit over the field, watch the engine temps, bring it […]
[…] just enjoy to fly and help others fulfill their dreams of flight. I am learning aerobatics and plan to use the N84BR to expand my skills. I have flown the RV-14A to Florida from Minnesota for paint and have it back home in MN now. I plan on having it Judged at AirVenture this year.
[…] slow build all the way. As a result, I know every inch of the plane. I also wired the Garmin G3X IFR capable panel and did the paint job myself. Seats and carpet were made by ClassicAero. The first flight was amazing. I’ll admit I was pretty nervous, but when I pushed the throttle […]
[…] decided we’d had enough excitement for the first flight and soon Barry absolutely greased it on. Back at the hangar, the PFD coughed up some interesting event codes and it’s already back to its maker for FA, repair, or replacement. I’ll be digging into just how dependent the supposedly independent displays really are and […]
[…] I just finished it for him. I’m certain he was riding along on that first flight. It was wonderful! We’re going to call it “Tom’s Dream” and paint it in the 357th fighter group colors. He always wanted a P51. His wife will be the first passenger once I finish the test flights and […]
Congratulations to Mike on his new RV-14! He writes: Great First Flight. Many new skills learnt. Avionics and paint were the most daunting! G-RVDD flew straight and true on its first flight. Testing now complete and await the issue of my U.K. Permit to Fly Nov 22.
[…] writes: Excelsior flies! 10 years, 2000+ hours and one hurricane (note lack of hangar doors!). Standard build, Titan IOX-370, C/S, G3X, GNX375, A/P, Lemke seats, John Stahr paint. Started build in the family room (with encouragement from awesome wife Kathy), finished in a new airconditioned man-cave/shop. Wearing my RV-6 anniversary shirt in homage to the many […]
[…] for the first time on May 13th 2023. The plane has a IO-360-M1B with dual emags, C/S prop, a nice G3X setup, and a classic aero interior. Paint TBD. The project made progress and sat idle many times over the years, but after several garage moves, several hangar moves, I finally finished building early […]
“I flew my second Van’s project yesterday out of Arlington Muni (KAWO) near Seattle yesterday. It flew great. I gave it a standard Navy non-tactical gloss paint scheme displaying an A-6 Intruder squadron I was in on the left side, and an EA-6 Prowler squadron I was in on the right side. Thanks Van’s […]
[…] time. It is a beautiful aircraft in which to tour Australia. In 2012 we moved home to an apartment and the RV components were sent to the paint shop but resulted in another 10 months lost with no building. When building resumed in 2013 it was at our local airfield YMND in a hangar […]
[…] and we began construction in early October 2012 in my single car garage. 15 months later, we moved the project to Steve’s purpose-built 2-car garage workshop. The paint scheme, designed by Craig Barnett of Scheme Designers, was applied by Simon Edmundson and his team at Edmundson Aviation. The guys treated it like it was […]
[…] half years of building, my friend and trusted pilot Stever Beaver took my plane for its first flight. According to Steve, it is ‘a very well balanced, very smooth and gentle flying airplane. It was an absolute pleasure to fly.’ And I agree with him 100%! All I need now is a great paint job.”
