An update since I have not posted one in a while. Emp/Tail cone are basically done less the fiberglass work. I am pretty much out of parts so I am waiting on my wing kit.
As for the wing kit I really got behind the kit lead time/crating/shipping curve on this one....
Van's lead times seem to be higher than what I am used to and they missed their estimate a little bit. Also the freight company is taking their sweet time getting the kit to me.
Hopefully I will get my wing kit tomorrow.
Best advice is to order as early as you can otherwise you might find yourself waiting and waiting and waiting. The bright side is I have been able to do a bunch of stuff around the house that I have been neglecting and have had more free time to exercise!
Hey Brian,
Glad to hear the wing kit is on the way.
Looking forward to seeing your new 10 at OSH this year.
I am pretty much out of parts so I am waiting on my wing kit.
As for the wing kit I really got behind the kit lead time/crating/shipping curve on this one....
DR has a set for sale, read the VAF front page.
Van's lead times seem to be higher than what I am used to and they missed their estimate a little bit. Also the freight company is taking their sweet time getting the kit to me.
I ordered my wings 2 weeks ago and the lead time was 8 weeks. It's since gone up to 10 weeks..
After pulling everything out and getting a look at it, all the parts seem to be undamaged. The skins are OK and while I still need to do a complete inventory to make sure nothing fell out, it looks like I got lucky!
It took 12 for mine to ship. Another 9 days (so far) to travel to East TN.
Are those red parts the fuel caps? Did Van's change them? All the other build logs I've seen haven't been anodized.
Yes, they are much different than the caps that came with my RV7.
They are really light weight compared to the older style.
Are they an upgrade from the original style? Time will tell..... hope they don't leak fuel out or let water in!
Here is the link to them, the non-locking cap was included: