Hey Ryan, many, many thanks for talking the considerable time to produce these videos. I think this longer format is something that was really missing in build documentation. So many videos are just a slide show that go from crated box to first flight in five or ten minutes and really leave a perspective builder with a romantic and somewhat naive idea of what 2000+ hours looks like. You’ve provided a highly informative and much more realistic account while still making it very entertaining and engaging. I feel am becoming much better informed of what is in store if I do decide to go ahead and build. For the moment a have a greater appreciation of what went into the RV9a I presently fly. Looking forward to more!
Thank you! I’m happy you’re enjoying the process. Just looking at this thumbnail again makes me realize how naive I myself was. And probably still am. These projects truly are a marathon, not a sprint. Glad to have you on board, and thanks again for the incredible compliment!
It took more effort than I thought. It’s paying off now. Having it straight, true, and most importantly positioned just right in that small space is helpful!
Nice job Ryan! I recently finished my RV-7 after 5.5 years of building...all SB! After today I have a total 4.4 hours of time on it now. It’s been a tough transition for me to TW, but these machines are amazing. I watch your videos and can’t believe I did all that work too. Keep at it with heart and soul because it’s worth it! Sharing your build experience like you do inspires others to keep going and to stay focused.
I can’t lie, I’m a bit envious at you position: recently completed and a new plane to wring out. I’ll get there. And like you said, hopefully inspire some people to take on their own giant projects.
Hey Ryan thanks for the great videos. Just finishing up my tail sections and wing kit arrives in the next few days. Do you have dimensions you used for the wing jig you made (the floor to ceiling one)
The dimensions were pulled directly from the plans, then altered to fit my space. The main thing here is adjusting for the grade in my slab floor, and aligning with studs/joists. I commented somewhere about the height of my spars, but I believe it was 4” lower than the plans. When your wing kit arrives, take a look at the plan sheet and let me know if there is a specific dimension you don’t have-I’ll see if I can dig it up.
Hi Ryan, quick question, did you install the nutplate first before doing the countersinking of the screw hole or you did all countersinking prior to nutplate installation? Thanks in advance
I ran all the small countersinks, added nutplates, then ran all the large countersinks. The nutplate will keep the larger countersinks from chattering on you.
Hey Ryan! How high above the floor did you mount the supports on your wing stand? Adjusting for the 1/12 scale on the plans, it looks like 43.5” inches. Sound right? Thanks!
I’ll have to measure later, but I did deviate from the plans. I did a mock-up and looked at what it would be like to work at them at all angles-I suggest doing the same. Try to find a balance of needed a step stool as little as possible while keeping the lower spar off the floor a bit. You’ll be working on both ends. So get down on the floor and see what it’s like, then see what it will be like to lift tanks on and rivet the leading edge.
Another tip: riveting skins takes two people, one on each side. I was able to get a decent amount of riveting done on my own by laying on the ground and reaching up on either side (rewatch that part of my videos maybe). The lower they are, the more rivets you’ll be able to hit on your own, but it will also make rear spar work a little more awkward.
Looks like my brackets were about 52” from the floor-I think. Harder now that everything is disassembled. If I did it again I might be at 48”. That’s just on one side. There’s a gradient in the concrete to account for-if you’re in a shop that has one. You want to be level, which will require adjustment of the height over any gradient.
@@RyanFlysPDX I took another look at your video and went with a similar height. You definitely saved me some trouble when you recommended the laser cross level. Thanks for that!
Hey Ryan, many, many thanks for talking the considerable time to produce these videos. I think this longer format is something that was really missing in build documentation. So many videos are just a slide show that go from crated box to first flight in five or ten minutes and really leave a perspective builder with a romantic and somewhat naive idea of what 2000+ hours looks like. You’ve provided a highly informative and much more realistic account while still making it very entertaining and engaging. I feel am becoming much better informed of what is in store if I do decide to go ahead and build. For the moment a have a greater appreciation of what went into the RV9a I presently fly. Looking forward to more!
Thank you! I’m happy you’re enjoying the process.
Just looking at this thumbnail again makes me realize how naive I myself was. And probably still am. These projects truly are a marathon, not a sprint.
Glad to have you on board, and thanks again for the incredible compliment!
Thanks for showing all the detail of building the support structure!
It took more effort than I thought. It’s paying off now. Having it straight, true, and most importantly positioned just right in that small space is helpful!
Good work. I missed a few episodes but now am binge watching.
Dude you got some catching up to do! Get to it! (And make sure to "like.") :)
Nice job Ryan! I recently finished my RV-7 after 5.5 years of building...all SB! After today I have a total 4.4 hours of time on it now. It’s been a tough transition for me to TW, but these machines are amazing. I watch your videos and can’t believe I did all that work too. Keep at it with heart and soul because it’s worth it! Sharing your build experience like you do inspires others to keep going and to stay focused.
I can’t lie, I’m a bit envious at you position: recently completed and a new plane to wring out.
I’ll get there. And like you said, hopefully inspire some people to take on their own giant projects.
Happy new years Ryan! Glad to see the progress!
Happy new year to you!! Hope to come soon!!
Exciting! My 8 wings should be arriving in a week or so.
Not that I didn’t enjoy the tail section, but I’m incredibly excited to dig into the wings!!
@@RyanFlysPDX BTW Brilliant wing jig. Much simpler than what I was planning. Is the liquid nail solution still holding up?
@@kevinpereira7864 I’ve put the bottom blocks through the “kick test,” both intentional and accidental. They’re not moving yet.
What a great way to start the new year!
Right?!? I’m sure you can guess some of my resolutions…
Hey Ryan thanks for the great videos. Just finishing up my tail sections and wing kit arrives in the next few days. Do you have dimensions you used for the wing jig you made (the floor to ceiling one)
The dimensions were pulled directly from the plans, then altered to fit my space. The main thing here is adjusting for the grade in my slab floor, and aligning with studs/joists.
I commented somewhere about the height of my spars, but I believe it was 4” lower than the plans.
When your wing kit arrives, take a look at the plan sheet and let me know if there is a specific dimension you don’t have-I’ll see if I can dig it up.
Thanks built the frame today but will hold off installing until the wings arrive. June 1st delivery date
Hi Ryan, quick question, did you install the nutplate first before doing the countersinking of the screw hole or you did all countersinking prior to nutplate installation? Thanks in advance
I ran all the small countersinks, added nutplates, then ran all the large countersinks. The nutplate will keep the larger countersinks from chattering on you.
Thanks for the info..now time for me to install the nutplates 😊
Hey Ryan! How high above the floor did you mount the supports on your wing stand? Adjusting for the 1/12 scale on the plans, it looks like 43.5” inches. Sound right? Thanks!
I’ll have to measure later, but I did deviate from the plans. I did a mock-up and looked at what it would be like to work at them at all angles-I suggest doing the same.
Try to find a balance of needed a step stool as little as possible while keeping the lower spar off the floor a bit. You’ll be working on both ends. So get down on the floor and see what it’s like, then see what it will be like to lift tanks on and rivet the leading edge.
@@RyanFlysPDX good idea. I’ll start experimenting
Another tip: riveting skins takes two people, one on each side. I was able to get a decent amount of riveting done on my own by laying on the ground and reaching up on either side (rewatch that part of my videos maybe).
The lower they are, the more rivets you’ll be able to hit on your own, but it will also make rear spar work a little more awkward.
Looks like my brackets were about 52” from the floor-I think. Harder now that everything is disassembled. If I did it again I might be at 48”.
That’s just on one side. There’s a gradient in the concrete to account for-if you’re in a shop that has one. You want to be level, which will require adjustment of the height over any gradient.
@@RyanFlysPDX I took another look at your video and went with a similar height. You definitely saved me some trouble when you recommended the laser cross level. Thanks for that!
Seems to be a thing, I got a roll of tape and a pen with MY QB 8 wings
Ha! It’s good tape too!
I got one in my -8 empennage kit 😀