3hr, 4 rivets
Finish sanding spinner and rudder bottom cap.
rough sand elevator caps.
Apply layer of epoxy to elevator caps and empennage fairing.
Installed VAF data plate.
Van's RV-9A in Aurora
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Flying! 8/28/2011
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Van's RV-9A in Aurora
Flying! 8/28/2011
Photo by E. Menezes
Follow along as Chip skins his knuckles to finally have his own plane.
Van's RV-9A in Aurora
Flying! 8/28/2011
Build Stats
Total Time: 2596 Hrs
Other Time: 107 Hrs
Rivets set: 17111
N207LT is flying!
Hobbs Time: 700 Hrs
Other Time: 107 Hrs
Rivets set: 17111
N207LT is flying!
Hobbs Time: 700 Hrs
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Photo by E. Menezes
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2011
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June
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- 2 hrs, 38 rivetsTapped the last few holes to hold ...
- 1.5 hrsDrilled last remaining holes in empennage f...
- 2 hrsSanding, then coats of epoxy on fairing parts.
- 5 hrs, 47 rivetsStarted today with a visit from Ji...
- 4 hrsMore sanding on fairings.Drill last holes for...
- 2 hrsFinished rudder attach, including tightening ...
- 4 hrsAttach VS, elevators, rudder to airframe. In...
- 2 hrs 58 rivetsRivet nutplates for empennage fairi...
- 3 hrsMore sanding and epoxy on fairings. I counte...
- 6 hrsSand fairings, apply more epoxy.Drill empenna...
- 5 hrsSand empennage and elevator fairings. Apply ...
- 3hr, 4 rivetsFinish sanding spinner and rudder bot...
- 3 hrsRoute and connect trim servo wires.Drill out ...
- 2 hrs, 46 rivetsAnother evening at the hangar.We p...
- 7 hrs 32 rivetsSand spinner for painting. Fit rudd...
- 1 hrWent over to Wayne's and we returned the trail...
- 3 hrsGot the wings moved tonight. Many thanks to ...
- 6 hrs, 4 rivetsFinished the cowling hing pin cover...
- 5 hrs, 12 rivetsI think the left tank is holding a...
- 2 hrsStarted working on the left fuel tank. The i...
- 2 hrs, 16 rivetsFinish fitting nose gear intersect...
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