Vlad's RV10

[AdamB]

It's always cool to see something(s) come together and look more and more like an airplane!

[vinzer]

Originally Posted by rocketman1988

Set up a Cuss Jar in your shop.

Each time you cuss, put a dollar in that jar.

When you get to the Avionics purchase, empty the jar...

Wau It is only about 30-40 hours in build and I think I already have enough dollars in my jar to purchase another pneumatic squeezer

[slngsht]

Originally Posted by vinzer

Привет Влад!
Believe or not but you are one of these guys who inspired me to build my own RV aircraft

you are not alone. I met Vlad at a flyin about a month after I started my flight training... The following week I ordered my kit lol

[vinzer]

Originally Posted by slngsht

you are not alone. I met Vlad at a flyin about a month after I started my flight training... The following week I ordered my kit lol

Vlad spreads the RV addiction

[vinzer]

First big step: assembly of my vertical stabilizer has been completed today!
Now I am officially have first airplane part assembled on my own.
...and still so many to assemble

[Nedimbek]

Originally Posted by vinzer

First big step: assembly of my vertical stabilizer has been completed today!
Now I am officially have first airplane part assembled on my own.
...and still so many to assemble

Did you close up entirely? Is there access to see every rivet you set? Just curious as there is a pre-cover inspection requirement in Canada.
Congrats for the big achievement though.

[vinzer]

Originally Posted by Nedimbek

Did you close up entirely? Is there access to see every rivet you set? Just curious as there is a pre-cover inspection requirement in Canada.
Congrats for the big achievement though.

Thank you! This is a first and big step for me!
Yes, I closed it entirely. I verified and I am able to see with naked eye and a light each and every rivet around the stabilizer as well as inside through the holes in the bottom ribs.
However for my next part - rudder, I will likely keep one side opened until inspection because you are right - in Canada the rules are strict and inspector may want to see each and every rivet.

[vinzer]

I 've started to work on my Rudder now. Lots of cutting is involved in this part Looks like VAN's moves me to a new level where I have to cut parts out of bigger parts and at some point I will not be surprised to see one huge part for complete step and instructions: Cut to your needs and use file to make it to desired shape

Few pictures from my shop below

[jrvssgl]

Hey there Vlad

Looks like an amazing shop and job you are doing. I am right behind you on the RV10 build. Will be on the rudder in a couple days. Keep the Pictures coming.

Cheers

Jarvis

[vinzer]

Originally Posted by jrvssgl

Hey there Vlad

Looks like an amazing shop and job you are doing. I am right behind you on the RV10 build. Will be on the rudder in a couple days. Keep the Pictures coming.

Cheers

Jarvis

Hey! Thank you for your feedback!
Will keep pictures and videos coming and good luck with your build!
For rudder do not forget to purchase tank sealant in advance- it takes some to get it shipped and you will need it for final assembly.