Thank you for producing these videos. I’m sure that for someone working on the same build, they are inspiring but I wanted to see an aluminum wing go together in detail. In 1.1, when you were dimpling the practice parts, I wanted to see what you were doing, how, and why. The “watch a build in 30 minutes” high speed clip is not what I needed. Now the wooden blocks and the 6 degree bend for the tail parts - I don’t know what’s happening. As I said, I’m sure this is perfect for some. I’m sure if I had the kit I’d understand it all. As it is, I need something different so I’ll move on with my best wishes for you.
Been looking at the 7a foe a while now. Seriously considering starting one of these. Glad I found your channel. I will be watching as you progress through this build.
Two time RV builder and A&P here... When you rivet the bearings, it's best to have them clecoed down to the spar to make sure the flanges are absolutely parallel. Also, the music is WAY too loud compared to the dialog. Have fun!
Love your videos! I started my 7-A build yesterday. These videos are a tremendous value and are saving me tons of time where I would be debating with myself about what exactly the instructions were telling me to do??? I (selfishly) hope you pick up the pace - as I really want you to stay ahead of me.
I love this! I, too, hope to pick up the pace. Unfortunately my wings are taking a bit. Should be in any day now and the plane factory will be back up and running.
They do on the newer kits. RV-10 and RV-14 kits are final sized punched, removing the need to match drill, though many feel safer to still ream the holes. This can prevent some of the repeated construction steps I have had to take. The RV-7 was created along the path from no punched holes (early RVs) to final punched holes, a manufacturing evolution that took place over a few decades as tooling became better and kit design grew more complex.
Thank you for producing these videos. I’m sure that for someone working on the same build, they are inspiring but I wanted to see an aluminum wing go together in detail. In 1.1, when you were dimpling the practice parts, I wanted to see what you were doing, how, and why. The “watch a build in 30 minutes” high speed clip is not what I needed.
Now the wooden blocks and the 6 degree bend for the tail parts - I don’t know what’s happening.
As I said, I’m sure this is perfect for some. I’m sure if I had the kit I’d understand it all.
As it is, I need something different so I’ll move on with my best wishes for you.
Been looking at the 7a foe a while now. Seriously considering starting one of these. Glad I found your channel. I will be watching as you progress through this build.
So far, an incredible project. Thanks for following along!
Two time RV builder and A&P here... When you rivet the bearings, it's best to have them clecoed down to the spar to make sure the flanges are absolutely parallel. Also, the music is WAY too loud compared to the dialog. Have fun!
Keep it up man. It's a joy to see the process and watch the progress.
Thanks! Will do!
Love your videos! I started my 7-A build yesterday. These videos are a tremendous value and are saving me tons of time where I would be debating with myself about what exactly the instructions were telling me to do??? I (selfishly) hope you pick up the pace - as I really want you to stay ahead of me.
I love this! I, too, hope to pick up the pace. Unfortunately my wings are taking a bit. Should be in any day now and the plane factory will be back up and running.
Already following this series! Love the content so far.
That's great! Thank you for supporting my channel!!
Why doesn’t Vans pre drill the holes to the correct size to begin with?
They do on the newer kits. RV-10 and RV-14 kits are final sized punched, removing the need to match drill, though many feel safer to still ream the holes.
This can prevent some of the repeated construction steps I have had to take.
The RV-7 was created along the path from no punched holes (early RVs) to final punched holes, a manufacturing evolution that took place over a few decades as tooling became better and kit design grew more complex.