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The RV-1 Spreads its Wings ? Preparing for (another) Flight
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Work Day #13 report ? The propeller was due to arrive Friday morning, but the freight company now says Wednesday. Saturday?s schedule was devoted to hanging the wings, but at 9am Jay and I realized that we were the only ones there ? and it?s a job that really needs four people. ?Do you hear that?, I asked Jay. ?I think we have company?. The timing was perfect because we had just completed cleaning and inspecting all the wing attachment hardware and had moved the wings into position. When Jay opened the door to greet the new arrival, he saw Bruce ?Boomer? Pauley parking ?Miss Marie? into a nearby slot. But who is that with Bruce?? a new face to RV-Central that neither of us recognized. After introductions we learned the new face was none other than Bob Keith (VAF SubwayBob) and that his trip to RV-Central today was his first ride ever in an ?RV?. Bob is a pilot, family man, future RV-7 builder, and an asset to the RV community. Great!? We now have the four volunteers we need to stab the wings into position. In the span of about an hour, the RV-1 once again had its wings, and once again, it stands proud and in full glory. Because the RV-1 arrived at RV-Central with its wings removed, very few of the volunteers who?ve been working for months now on the ?restoration? have ever seen the RV-1 with its wings attached. The new seat cushion donated by Oregon Aero arrived yesterday, so now is a great time stop by and fit yourself into the tiny cockpit! Airplane noises are optional.
Here?s Jay?s ?punch-list? to getting the RV-1 airborne. Complete the installation of wing attach hardware, connect flaps and ailerons, receive and install SD-8 alternator, receive and install seat and cushions, first run on engine, pick-up cowl, wheel pants, and canopy from GLO Custom, weigh the aircraft and complete W&B, complete condition inspection with Log entries, and the final step? put it all back together and GO FLY!!
A Tribute to Richard VanGrunsven - The homebuilt community and the generous vendors who support it are about to realize the fruits of their labor. To date there have been 50+ volunteers lay hands on the RV-1 during its 'restoration', countless others have supported the project with cash donations, and more than 25 vendors have donated parts, supplies, and/or services. I'm proud to be a small part in this worthwhile community project that pays tribute to Richard VanGrunsven. A rare opportunity and privilege indeed! /reb
P.S. If it's within your budget, we still need financial support to help pay for many items that were not donated and for direct expenses associated with the upcoming RV-1 'Tribute Tour' to AirVenture. Please help if you can - Go to the website and click the 'Donate' button.
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Work Day #13 report ? The propeller was due to arrive Friday morning, but the freight company now says Wednesday. Saturday?s schedule was devoted to hanging the wings, but at 9am Jay and I realized that we were the only ones there ? and it?s a job that really needs four people. ?Do you hear that?, I asked Jay. ?I think we have company?. The timing was perfect because we had just completed cleaning and inspecting all the wing attachment hardware and had moved the wings into position. When Jay opened the door to greet the new arrival, he saw Bruce ?Boomer? Pauley parking ?Miss Marie? into a nearby slot. But who is that with Bruce?? a new face to RV-Central that neither of us recognized. After introductions we learned the new face was none other than Bob Keith (VAF SubwayBob) and that his trip to RV-Central today was his first ride ever in an ?RV?. Bob is a pilot, family man, future RV-7 builder, and an asset to the RV community. Great!? We now have the four volunteers we need to stab the wings into position. In the span of about an hour, the RV-1 once again had its wings, and once again, it stands proud and in full glory. Because the RV-1 arrived at RV-Central with its wings removed, very few of the volunteers who?ve been working for months now on the ?restoration? have ever seen the RV-1 with its wings attached. The new seat cushion donated by Oregon Aero arrived yesterday, so now is a great time stop by and fit yourself into the tiny cockpit! Airplane noises are optional.
Here?s Jay?s ?punch-list? to getting the RV-1 airborne. Complete the installation of wing attach hardware, connect flaps and ailerons, receive and install SD-8 alternator, receive and install seat and cushions, first run on engine, pick-up cowl, wheel pants, and canopy from GLO Custom, weigh the aircraft and complete W&B, complete condition inspection with Log entries, and the final step? put it all back together and GO FLY!!
A Tribute to Richard VanGrunsven - The homebuilt community and the generous vendors who support it are about to realize the fruits of their labor. To date there have been 50+ volunteers lay hands on the RV-1 during its 'restoration', countless others have supported the project with cash donations, and more than 25 vendors have donated parts, supplies, and/or services. I'm proud to be a small part in this worthwhile community project that pays tribute to Richard VanGrunsven. A rare opportunity and privilege indeed! /reb
P.S. If it's within your budget, we still need financial support to help pay for many items that were not donated and for direct expenses associated with the upcoming RV-1 'Tribute Tour' to AirVenture. Please help if you can - Go to the website and click the 'Donate' button.
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