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Monthly Archives: July 2020
To Prime or Not To Prime…That is the Question
There are a bunch of decisions that have to be made when you start an airplane-building project, other than what it is you’re going to build. Things like where to build it? What timeline do you want to try to … Continue reading
Tools, Part Four
It’s still only 2 weeks into our decision to build the Vans RV-7, and I’m busy making purchases of the tools we’ll need to do it. This is the fourth order I made through Aircraft Tool Supply…and the most expensive. … Continue reading
Tools, Part Three
Next up on the shopping spree is another tool order from ATS! This order continues on the short list for the learning project. Here is the detail… Part # Description Qty Price Total 181 Swivel Flush Rivet Set 1 $15.95 … Continue reading
Tools, Part Two
For my second tools order, I returned to Aircraft Tool Supply for a more…esoteric…order. I’m not sure if I was just reading down the required tools list, or just bouncing around based on what I found first on ATS’ website, … Continue reading
Tools, Part One
Alright… so, we’ve decided on a Vans RV-7 kit, and now it’s time to start picking up the tools we’ll need to start building it! The preview plans has a list of “recommended tools” for the builder. In that list, … Continue reading
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The Learning Project
Woohoo! It arrived! Well, it arrived a week ago…I’m just starting the blog today. So here it is…our learning project. It’s an all-metal kit that mimics a section of an aircraft flap, or the device used to increase lift as … Continue reading
Baby Steps
Okay. So, all projects have to have a first step…beyond the decision to start the project! Ours started on the Vans Aircraft website, poring over the different plans and options, looking at the requirements and FAQs. Where to start?? As … Continue reading