---------------------------------------------------------- RV7-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 12/07/03: 6 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 03:51 AM - Re: Contemplating Rv-7 Build.. (Dana Overall) 2. 09:45 AM - Mixing primers (Thomas Grant) 3. 10:44 AM - Re: Contemplating Rv-7 Build.. (Jeff Williams) 4. 01:07 PM - Re: Contemplating Rv-7 Build.. (Dougpsr@AOL.com) 5. 02:10 PM - RV6/8 Pre-punched empennage videos for sale (Allen Fulmer) 6. 03:15 PM - Re: Contemplating Rv-7 Build.. (Kent Sorensen) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 03:51:42 AM PST US From: "Dana Overall" Subject: Re: RV7-List: Contemplating Rv-7 Build.. --> RV7-List message posted by: "Dana Overall" >From: "Burton Loewen" Realistically, before you get authorization to fly the airplane, 3000 >hrs or more will probably be invested. >I have decided for myself that my Rv-7 is a 5 year project, dedicating >approx 20 hrs per week, and I think that this realistic. >Burt Loewen Burt, what did Van's do......................mistakenly send you the slow build 6 kit of ore:-)?? 2.5, 1600 slow build. Public thanks to all who sent pics of locks and handles for a slider. Some really nice installs!! Absolutely DO NOT ARCHIVE this first cup of coffee useless post!! Dana Overall Richmond, KY RV-7 slider, Imron black, "Black Magic" Finish kit Buying Instruments. Hangar flying my Dynon. http://rvflying.tripod.com do not archive Get holiday tips for festive fun. http://special.msn.com/network/happyholidays.armx ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 09:45:39 AM PST US From: "Thomas Grant" Subject: RV7-List: Mixing primers --> RV7-List message posted by: "Thomas Grant" Just a quick question to the masses. I have been using VeriPrime for the inside of my skins but using rattle cans, both Zinc Chromate and self-etching aluminum Marhide primer.. Just had a passing thought. Do you suppose that there could be an adverse reaction between these primers? That they wouldn't get along together when riveted together? My reaction was that there wouldn't be one, but I am not a expert in disimiliar paints.. Any thought, comments? Tom ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 10:44:57 AM PST US From: Jeff Williams Subject: Re: RV7-List: Contemplating Rv-7 Build.. --> RV7-List message posted by: Jeff Williams Guys- Thanks for the advice.. I've been talking with my father and I we are fairly certain we are going to be ordering the QB kit.. Just not sure how soon.. I'd like to have it last week! :D I think we've decided to try and find a "local" class to take the tail section to, to help us build it.. Sounds like a good idea, coupled with the QB kit, we should be in good shape.. Kinda hard to believe you can get a "kit" aircraft in such a prefabbed manner. ;) http://www.vansaircraft.com/images/rv-7_quickbuild_lg.jpg Looks like a TON of fun though! Now, we need to pick out an engine.. My dad will have no less than a 180 horse, I'd like a 200 horse.. Also, it will be IFR equipped.. Any of you guys have any pics of your IFR panels? THanks Jeff ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 01:07:31 PM PST US From: Dougpsr@AOL.com Subject: Re: RV7-List: Contemplating Rv-7 Build.. --> RV7-List message posted by: Dougpsr@aol.com Jeff, this is our IFR 8. There is a school in Griffin, GA. See ya. Doug ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 02:10:33 PM PST US From: "Allen Fulmer" Subject: RV7-List: RV6/8 Pre-punched empennage videos for sale --> RV7-List message posted by: "Allen Fulmer" I have the Orndorff 2 tape RV6/8 Empennage and 1 tape Sheetmetal Tools videos for sale. Used them on my -7. $35 for all, I pay shipping. Please email me off list. Anyone got a set of Orndorff videos on the -7 wings they would like to part with? Please email me off list. Do Not Archive Allen Fulmer afulmer@charter.net RV7 Empennage N808AF reserved ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 03:15:22 PM PST US From: Kent Sorensen Subject: Re: RV7-List: Contemplating Rv-7 Build.. --> RV7-List message posted by: Kent Sorensen Heh, I think you're getting a little ahead of yourself by thinking about engine choices before even having started the tail ;-) The tail is 200-250 hours alone. From the web sites I follow it seems that a typical QB takes 1500-2000 hours of work before first flight. Doing the slow-build adds around 400-500 hours. The engine installation time is a relatively minor part of the total. Even when factoring in engine delivery lead time, you don't have to decide on an engine for at least another year, assuming about 20 hour a week. You can get the tail delivered next week as it is in stock, but even if you ordered the fuselage tomorrow the earliest delivery time is early February (I called Van's). The RV-7 is "prefabbed" in the sense that the aluminum is cut and the holes are pre-drilled, but that doesn't mean it's not a lot of work. I'm finding that for each hour riveting there is 15-20 hours of preparing the metal, drilling, deburring, straightening, and priming. Kent Sorensen Working on the vertical stabilizer On Dec 7, 2003, at 3:44 PM, Jeff Williams wrote: > --> RV7-List message posted by: Jeff Williams > > Guys- > > Thanks for the advice.. > > I've been talking with my father and I we are fairly certain we are > going to > be ordering the QB kit.. Just not sure how soon.. I'd like to have it > last > week! :D > > I think we've decided to try and find a "local" class to take the tail > section to, to help us build it.. Sounds like a good idea, coupled > with the > QB kit, we should be in good shape.. Kinda hard to believe you can get > a > "kit" aircraft in such a prefabbed manner. ;) > http://www.vansaircraft.com/images/rv-7_quickbuild_lg.jpg > > Looks like a TON of fun though! > > Now, we need to pick out an engine.. My dad will have no less than a > 180 > horse, I'd like a 200 horse.. Also, it will be IFR equipped.. Any of > you > guys have any pics of your IFR panels? > > THanks > > Jeff > > > _- > ======================================================================= > _-> _- > ======================================================================= > _- > ======================================================================= > _- > ======================================================================= > _- > ======================================================================= > > > >