I hate to admit that I've been away from my build for 2.5 years. I guess it happens to many of us. I reviewed my build log and realized I haven't worked on my 7A since December of 08 and that was after a lull at that time of 5 months. I took a few flights with friends but, intense work travel and substantial salmon fishing kept my build idle. I've been far too busy at my job which consists of developing the Navy's BAMS UAS (131 foot wing span unmanned aircraft system). I kept active with home building in my EAA chapter where we have built or are building 4 other airplanes during the time (currently building a Zenith 601, Hummel Ultra Cruiser and a Fisher).
I've been reviewing service bulletins and getting my shop back in order and tonight, I'm finally back at it. I don't have much left to do before it goes to paint: install the top front skin and glass in the windshield, install my ELT antenna and add my brake lines. I may take the time to do the wheel pants and gear leg fairings before paint. In all, I guess I have about 150 hours of work before paint and then on to final assembly (not counting the gear fairings.) Hopefully there will be a candy apple red RV-7A flying in PA this year.
Most of the hardwork is done: engine, baffels, cowling and prop are all complete and awaiting final assembly. Canopy is complete except for glassing in the windshield after the top skin is riveted. The panel and all wiring is complete and all smoke stayed in the wires. I'm taking the next 10 days off to pound away.
Hi, to all my old friends on VAF; is Alpinelakes2000 flying yet?
What's the latest on gear leg intersection fairings these days?
Jekyll
I've been reviewing service bulletins and getting my shop back in order and tonight, I'm finally back at it. I don't have much left to do before it goes to paint: install the top front skin and glass in the windshield, install my ELT antenna and add my brake lines. I may take the time to do the wheel pants and gear leg fairings before paint. In all, I guess I have about 150 hours of work before paint and then on to final assembly (not counting the gear fairings.) Hopefully there will be a candy apple red RV-7A flying in PA this year.
Most of the hardwork is done: engine, baffels, cowling and prop are all complete and awaiting final assembly. Canopy is complete except for glassing in the windshield after the top skin is riveted. The panel and all wiring is complete and all smoke stayed in the wires. I'm taking the next 10 days off to pound away.
Hi, to all my old friends on VAF; is Alpinelakes2000 flying yet?
What's the latest on gear leg intersection fairings these days?
Jekyll