Saturday, May 17, 2008 - Howdeeeeee! I'm building an RV-9A from Van's Aircraft. Take your shoes off and sit a spell. Give me a holler if ya' got questions or ya' just wanna chew the fat about RV's.
Howdy Ya'll! Do what yer' Momma said... Go Play! Navigation Homepage Log Search Email Me Fun Places To Fly   Construction Log Preparation Empennage - Horizontal Stabilizer (49:40) - Vertical Stabilizer (21:15) - Rudder (32:15) - Right Elevator (35:45) - Left Elevator (30:50) Wings - Inventory & Setup (9:30) - Left Wing Prep (54:30) - Left Fuel Tank (45:20) - Left Wing Skins (46:10) - Right Wing Prep (34:15) - Right Fuel Tank (47:50) - Right Wing Skins (40:15) - Ailerons (54:30) - Flaps (40:30) - Rods and ends (18:45) Fuselage - Inventory and Setup (7:15) - FireWall (14:30) - F-704 Bulkhead (13:25) - F-705 Bulkhead (10:5) Finish Kit RV Google Search This Google search engine only looks for information on specific RV-related websites.	RV Aircraft Resources I put this page together to help me remember some of the RV related supplies, accessories and resources that I read about in the various email groups such as RV Email Lists - Matronics, Rivet Bangers - RV Information Exchange, Yahoo - RV-7A & 9A, Van's Air Force, Website & Forum and for those RV brethen "across the pond" in the United Kingdom, The RV Squadron. Please feel free to email me if I left anything off that you think should be on this page. Aircraft Construction/Classes/How Tos Aircraft Electrical/Wiring/Ignition Aircraft Engines/Conversions Aircraft Fuel Systems/Accessories Aircraft Graphics Aircraft Interiors/Soundproofing Aircraft Lighting/Strobes Aircraft Paint/Painting Services/Aluminum Polishing Aircraft Parts/Accessories/Hardware Aircraft Tools/Supplies Aviation Websites Avionics/Systems/Monitors/Panels Email Support Groups/Help Find Other RV Builders Flight Training/Transitioning Homebuilder Logs Homemade Tools/How Tos' Insurance Paint Your Own Airplane! Publications (Books/Videos) Reference/Conversion Tables RV Videos (for motivation) Aircraft Construction/Classes/How Tos - Back to the TOP! AeroElectric Connection Wiring Seminars 45 years experience in aircraft systems maintenance, design, troubleshooting and fabrication. Publisher of the AeroElectric Connection: The definitive work in owner-built and maintained (OBAM) aircraft electrical systems. 16,000+ readers in 30 countries for 19 years. Aircraft Construction Work Table EAA Chapter 1000 Standardized Work Tables Plans and Building Instructions EAA How-To Books The Official EAA Merchandise Catalog. EAA SportAir Workshops Build your own airplane! Let us show you how. Experimental Aircraft library of how-to Articles Lot's of cool articles about everything to do with Experimental Aircraft. Jim's RV-8A Fiberglass Tutorial "Fiberglass!", "Why does it always have to be Fiberglass?" Tutorial on a fiberglass modification to a FAB airbox. Mixing Proseal The mixing and application of "Proseal" during the building process. RV Rudder Fiberglass Tip Installation Rudder Fairing installation. RV Training Project Practice Kit This is a training project used to introduce prospective RV builders to the materials and techniques used in putting together an RV kit. You'll assemble a short section of control surface and, in the process, learn the basic sheet metal skills needed during actual kit construction. Sheet Metal Video Demo of constructing the RV Training Project Practice Kit *(go to "Videos", "Other Videos", and look for "Sheet Metal Tools"). Wing Incidence Drilling Simplified Van's PDF file on setting the wing incidence. Aircraft Electrical/Wiring/Ignition - Back to the TOP! Avionics Hangar Products ranging from individual components to complete, custom avionic installation kits that enable you to install your own avionics. B&C Specialty Products, Inc - Electrical Systems Improve your aircraft with B & C Lightweight Aircraft Electrical Systems Electrical systems simplified - Part one By Ron Alexander Electrical systems simplified - Part two By Ron Alexander Light Speed Engineering Aircraft Ignition Systems SteinAir, Inc. Custom Panels, Builders Assistance, Avionics, Wiring & MORE! The Ray Allen Company Electric Trim Systems Unison Industries Unison is a leader in the design and manufacture of electrical components, sensors, and systems for aircraft, industrial, marine, and space uses. Wiremasters, Inc. Aircraft Cable and Wire Aircraft Engines/Conversions - Back to the TOP! Aircraft Exhaust Systems Supplier of aircraft exhaust components and services for OEMs and homebuilders. Centurion Jet Fuel/Diesel Engines Jet fuel piston aircraft engines for General Aviation flight schools, charter companys, clubs, and every pilot who wants to enjoy lower operating costs for fuel and service. Conversion Concepts, Inc. Engine mounts for rotary engines. Engine Hanging Guide Hanging the engine is perhaps one of the biggest days in the life of a custom-built airplane. This article was prepared to address this need by providing an illustrated guide to mounting a Lycoming engine on your plane. Exhaust PiccoloTubes Mounting these "piccolo" tubes on the ends of the aircraft exhaust pipes will substantially lower exhaust noise. Tests on an RV-6 showed a 3 db drop in noise power, or 3 times less than previously measured. Each can be quickly and easily installed by slipping them over the end of standard 1-3/4" exhaust pipes and tightening down the attached screw clamp. Made of stainless steel. Installed length 6". Aircraft Fuel Systems/Accessories - Back to the TOP! Evan's Aviation Products Fuel tank construction Van's Aircraft, from the RV-3 to the latest RV-10. Fire Protection for your Aircraft In case of an aircraft fire, keep your temperatures low until you can safely land! Van's Prebuilt Fuel Tanks Under Miscellaneous Forms Aircraft Graphics - Back to the TOP! Binder Sign and Design Aircraft vinyl graphics. Custom aircraft striping & registration numbers! Vinyl Graphics by Greg Custom Signs, Banners, Decals, & More! Aircraft Interiors/Soundproofing - Back to the TOP! 1/2" Soundproofing from Wick Aircraft Supply This material is a closed cell vinyl/nitrile insulation foam.It is excellent for use any where in the cabin, firewall or bulkhead. It does not absorb water or oil and can also be used for heat insulation. This soundproofing insulation is also fire retardent and meets FAR25.853b, making it suitable for aircraft use. Classic Aero Designs Custom aircraft interiors. Seats, carpet and side panels. Firewall Insulation Fabric from Flightline Interiors Firewall Insulation Fabric. Blocks up to 97% of radiated heat. Effective conductive heat barrier. Effective moisture barrier. Superior sound deflector. Resistant to mold and mildew. Easily installs in minutes and Lightweight. Flightline Interiors Ready-to-install aircraft interiors. Seats and wall panels. Oregon Aero Custom Seat Cushions Sounding Proofing the Light Aircraft A "How to" manual by Bill Nash. Soundproofing from Aircraft Spruce Various soundproofing products. Super Soundproofing Practical noise control solutions and soundproofing methods to reduce noise. Aircraft Lighting/Strobes - Back to the TOP! CreativAir Strobes & Landing Lights Landing lights and LED navigation light kits. Duckworks Aviation Duckworks Aviation was started in 1992 by Don & Janet Wentz. As Don was finishing the wings for his RV-6 he developed a Landing Light kit that addressed some issues with kits that were available then. When Van's asked if we wanted to add it to their Accessory Catalog, we agreed and sales really took off. Since then Duckworks lights have been the preferred RV Landing Light system. Whelen Aircraft Strobes State of the art warning devices for the aviation industry. Aircraft Paint/Painting Services/Aluminum Polishing - Back to the TOP! Article on Polishing Aluminum Polishing Aluminum Panels. The Swift Method to a Mirror Finish. Axis Products, Inc. Painting Systems Axis Products in Gilberts, Illinois, manufacturers of the CITATION HVLP combination paint sprayer and supplied-air respirator system. FLYING COLORS OF TEXAS Complete aircraft refinishing on single, twin and small jets. Fiberglass, metal and fabric repair. Custom graphic and art work. Flying Kolors Aero Paints Flying Kolors Aero Paints is a family owned and operated business that takes pride and works hard at turning out the best possible paint jobs. We have been painting since 1981 and expanded in 1997 to our present location at the Riverside Municipal Airport in Riverside, California. Gillis Aeropaint Located just south of Will Rogers World airport in Okahoma City, Oklahoma. Glo Custom Aircraft, Inc. We provide quality exterior finishes (factory or custom design) to the private aircraft customer. Painting Your Own Aircraft This article, entitled "PAINTING... Solving the Mystery" was first published in EAA's Sport Aviation magazine by Ron Alexander. Sherwin-Williams Self Etching Primer 988 G.B.P. Self Etching Primer - Aerosol is ideal for spot/panel repairs where small bare metal areas are present. It increases both adhesion and corrosion protection on small sand throughs. 988 may be topcoated directly for quick and easy repairs. The Great Pinhole Filler - UV Smooth Prime UV Smooth Prime is a crosslinkable waterborne urethane. It is used on composite aircraft to protect the structural epoxy of your composite surface from harmful UV light. It also provides an easy-to-apply, sandable coating and fills pinholes in your composite surfaces. Aircraft Parts/Accessories/Hardware - Back to the TOP! Aerox Oxygen Systems AEROX is your specialist in aviation oxygen systems and accessories. Aircraft Extras MANY Products for RVs. CH Products Control Sticks Inspired by Owner and President Chuck Hayes' love for aviation, CH Products manufacturers a control grip specifically designed for experimental homebuilt aircraft. EPM.AV Corporation Innovative Aftermarket Products for Experimental Aircraft. Fairings-Etc. Fiberglass Aircraft Fairings Custom made with pride and craftsmanship, Fairings-Etc. fairings can give your aircraft additional style, sleekness and increased efficiency. Fresh Aero EasyLift System When lifting RV aircraft, special care is needed to assure safe and damage free lifting. Fresh Aero Aviation (a part of The Steelebrook Group) manufactures lift systems for Grumman small aircraft and is now introducing a motorized "EasyLift" for RV 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 series aircraft that will lift both tail and nose gear configurations with ease. Genuine Aircraft Hardware, Inc. We at Genuine Aircraft Hardware Company specialize all of our service in the area of Aircraft Fasteners and items closely related to Aircraft Fasteners. Inifity Aerospace - Military Stick Grips Military Style Control Stick Grips for Aircraft, and for *MANY* other uses. James Aircraft Inc. James Aircraft is the manufacturer of the "Holy Cowl" for the RV series and Mustang II. Just RV Parts Oil Door Hidden Hinge Latches for cowling and access doors The Hartwell H-5000-2 is a unique spring-loaded, trigger action latch for cowling and access doors. Made of corrosion resistant steel. Rivet or spot weld to structure. Micro Fasteners For many years hobbyists and engineers have relied on Micro Fasteners' inventory of affordably priced socket screws, machine screws, locknuts, washers, sheet metal or self tapping screws, wood screws, other fasteners and related items in U.S. and metric sizes. Sacramento Sky Ranch Distributors of Aircraft Parts since 1940. Sensenich Propellers Sensenich Propeller Manufacturing Company manufactures and services our own fixed-pitch metal (aluminum) propellers for Type Certified and Homebuilt / Kit aircraft. Skybolt Aircraft Fasteners 20,000 SQ FT State of the Art Manufacturing and Distribution of Specialty Aerospace Fasteners. Smoking Airplanes.COM Smoke systems kits for full scale aircraft. The Handy Jack A cool tool allowing easy lifting of an RV for wheel removal. The Sport Flying Shop We are YOUR source for the most advanced glass panel displays available for sport/experimental aviation! Aircraft Tools/Supplies - Back to the TOP! Aircraft Spruce and Specialty Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Company carries everything a pilot could need, including pilot supplies, aircraft parts and tools, always at the lowest prices. Aircraft Spruce supplies components for a wide variety of homebuilt aircraft including the Lancair, Vans Aircraft, Cozy, Starduster and Europa, as well as factory built parts for Cessna, Piper, Beech, and Mooney. Aircraft Tool Supply Shop in our online store for rivet guns, riveting kits, sheet metal tools, inspection equipment, aircraft engine tools, and other specialty aircraft tools. Avery Tools LP Avery Tools is a leading tool supplier to the Sport Aviation Market. We sell specialty tools aimed towards the construction of aluminum aircraft. Brown Aviation Tool Supply We stock a wide range of tooling including: Air Tools, Hand Tools, Cutting Tools, Rivet Guns, Bucking Bars, Threaded Drills, Countersinks, Hi-Lok Tooling, CherryMax Tooling, Jo-Bolt Tools, Cobalt & HSS Drills, Rivet Sets, Tool Kits, Carbide Tooling, Composite Tooling and much more. Cleaveland Aircraft Tools Cleaveland Aircraft Tool & Material located in Boone, Iowa has become one of the most reputable suppliers of tools needed in the construction of the RV projects. ExperimentalAero ExperimentalAero's goal is to provide experimental aircraft builders and owners with innovative tools and components for their projects. Home of the DRDT-1 & 2. PlaneTools.com Highest quality name brand aircraft tools, lowest prices, best guarantee. We will work hard to earn and keep your business. We ship to RV Builder's around the globe. Professional Air Riveting Tools Professional quality tools, for homebuilt Aircrafts. Sears.com Craftsman Fly Circle Cutter The Yard The Yard is your low cost resource for new and used air tools, aircraft sheetmetal tools and aviation tool needs. Whether you are looking for a rivet gun, right angle drill, pistol grip drill, pneumatic rivet shaver, cleco, microstop, holefinder, reamer, drill bit, scale, rivet set, or any other tool related to aircraft or airplane maintenance and repair, we are your supplier. U.S. Industrial Tool & Supply Company Manufacturer of quality tools and machinery serving thousands of aircraft tool users worldwide. Wicks Aircraft Supply Helping Aviators Build the Aircraft of Their Dreams for Over 30 Years. Aviation Websites - Back to the TOP! FunPlacesToFly.com All gassed up and no place to go? We have an ever growing list of Aviation Events and Fun Places to Fly, provided by pilots like you who love aviation. Avionics/Systems/Monitors/Panels - Back to the TOP! Accuracy Avionics Inc. Whether you build it yourself with one of our exclusive Panel Kits, order a Personalized Custom Plug and Play Panel or save money with one of our Standardized Panels, we have the panel to fit your flying needs and your budget! Advanced Flight Systems Engine Monitoring. Affordable Panels Instrument panels for experimental aircraft. AutoPilots Galore! From Aircraft Extras, Inc. Avery® Clear Inkjet Labels Professional-looking labels with excellent black and color print quality. Works with Microsoft® Word on HP, Canon, Epson and other inkjet printers. Avionics Hangar We offer products ranging from individual components to complete, custom avionic installation kits that enable you to install your own avionics. Dynon Avionics Dynon Avionics designs, manufactures and distributes a growing line of affordable glass cockpit avionics. Operated by aviation enthusiasts, Dynon utilizes the very latest state-of-the-art technologies to create modern avionics products with an emphasis on lowering prices and enhancing reliability. Experimental Panel Planner The ePanel Builder is an online aircraft instrument panel design and collaboration tool providing you the resources necessary to design and build your custom aircraft's panel. Grov-Air Custom Molded Panels Because of our extensive experience with advanced aircraft avionics we are now offering custom-built instrument panels for the RV-series of aircraft. Kelley Instruments, Inc. Our mission is to provide our customers high quality aircraft instruments with unconditional satisfaction. Over the years, we have been a business of integrity with exceptional values. We are committed to these traits, and providing our customers with exceptional service. Navaid Devices, Inc. The Navaid Devices autopilot was designed specifically for homebuilders and is intended for use only in aircraft licensed in the experimental category. PS Engineering Audio and Intercom Systems. Rocky Mountain Avionics Experimental aircraft all over the world are using the microENCODER and microMONITOR to add safety, reduce panel space and enjoy computer-based electronic instrumentation. RST Engineering RST Engineering is a small, family run aviation and communication electronics kit manufacturer and direct seller. Stark's Aviation Electrical and Lighting Services. Stratomaster ENIGMA Introducing the Stratomaster Enigma advanced EFIS. Currently in full production status, the Enigma panel complements our range with a comprehensive, feature-packed system. The Enigma includes EFIS, Engine monitoring (including dual engines) and a full-featured moving map navigation system. The Sport Flying Shop Comms, Avionics and Instruments. TruTrak Flight Systems, Inc. Trutrak Digital Autopilots represents the greatest advance in General Aviation autopilot technology since the invention of the Century III Autopilot in 1965. Vertical Power Simplify your flight operations and monitor your engine with five buttons. XPanel Software Build your panel online! Email Support Groups/Help - Back to the TOP! Amateur Built Aircraft Reference Material Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), part 21, section 21.191(g), defines an amateur-built aircraft as an aircraft “the major portion of which has been fabricated and assembled by person(s) who undertook the construction project solely for their own education or recreation.” DAR Directory (PDF) Complete DAR/ODAR/DAS/DOA/SFAR 36 Directory. FAA Aircraft N-numbers Online search, reserve and renewal. How to Register and Certify Your Homebuilt Overview of How to Register and Certify Your Homebuilt By EAA Aviation Services. Matronics Email Lists Various RV email groups. Rivet Bangers An online information exchange for RV builders and pilots. RV Builder's Hotline The RV Builder's Newsletter is a free e-mail newsletter distributed every Friday afternoon or Saturday morning to those who have subscribed. It contains information about building and flying the RV series of experimental aircraft from Van's Aircraft Inc., of Aurora, OR. RV Forums Search Message archive of the old Vans Air Force Yahoo Group. Van's Air Force, Website & Forum Van's Air Force, the World Wide Wing. Yahoo - RV-7A & 9A This group is dedicated to all prospective builders, current builders and current flyers of the Van's Aircraft line of kit airplanes - RV-7, RV-7A, RV-9, RV-9A, RV-10 and owners of RV-6 and RV-6As. Find Other RV Builders - Back to the TOP! The RV White Pages VansAirForce.net Flight Training/Transitioning - Back to the TOP! RV Flight Training Alex De Dominicis Homebuilder Logs - Back to the TOP! ExperCraft Simple Log ExperCraft Simple Log is a powerful yet easy-to-use system allowing builders of experimental/homebuilt aircraft to store and share their project log information on line. Kitlog Pro KitLog Pro is an organizational tool that allows the builder of any type of aircraft to create, archive, maintain, and display the entire building process. Homemade Tools/How Tos' - Back to the TOP! Delrin Rod Aileron Stops How to install a delrin rod for an aileron stop. Odds 'n Ends Control Surface Rod-end Bearing Tightener SmittysRV.com Bolt Holder Insurance - Back to the TOP! EAA Aircraft Insurance The EAA Aircraft Insurance Plan and the EAA Non-Owned (Renters) Aircraft Insurance Plan addresses these special requirements by offering a wide array or expanded insurance coverages for all types of aircraft. Paint Your Own Airplane! - Back to the TOP! Darwin Barrie - Roll your own! Painting your airplane by Darwin Barrie. Hotrodders.com How should I properly set up my HVLP spray gun? Painting: Solving the mystery By Ron Alexander Plane & Pilot Article Article: Painting. More than Spray Cans. RV-8.com I have always wanted to learn how to paint myself. I would also like to be able to make my own repairs and changes without having to be dependent upon a paint shop. The paint job is where you can save a huge chunk of $ if you're willing to do it yourself. Sam Buchanan's Paint Page Painting the RV6 Video Review: Aircraft Painting 101 RV Journal Product Review. Publications (Books/Videos) - Back to the TOP! Builder's Bookstore Aircraft constuction books and videos. GeoBeck, Inc. RV Construction Videos Reference/Conversion Tables - Back to the TOP! Dan Checkoway's RV-7 EXTREMELY helpful website showing the full construction of an RV-7. Fractional/Decimal/Inch/Metric Conversion Useful Measurement Tables RV Frequently Asked Questions Helpful FAQ! Torque Wrench Extension Calculator Calculates torque for torque wrenches with extensions. Courtesy of Dan Checkoway. RV Videos (for motivation) - Back to the TOP! Dan Checkoway's Video Page WOW! Mike Schipper's RV-9A Taxi, engine start and first flight. Planecam Bill's RV. Team RV Team RV is a group of experimental aircraft builders and flyers, dedicated to the preservation of demonstration formation flight. VansAirForce.net Various videos. Walter Tondu's Video Page N447RV Videos.	Videos Oshkosh Motivator RV Information Van's Aircraft EAA Homebuilders RV Resources RV Photo Album Completed RV-9's RV-7/9A Drawings RV Email Archive RV Groups & Support All RV's - Matronics Yahoo - RV7A & 9A Rivet Bangers Van's Air Force The RV Squadron Slide Shows Alliance Air Show 2006 Oshkosh 2007 North Texas RV Builders Flyin How I Did Stuff Pop-Rivet Dimpler 101 My Wing Jig My Wing Cradle Wing Cradle Mod Tilting Tank Jig Delrin Aileron Stops Misc Goodies Van's "The List" Search How to Land an RV Sealing Fuel Tank Leaks My Tools Paint Possibilities Build an RV Website Electrical Stuff EAA Events EAA Sport Pilot Tour AirVenture AirVenture Air Shows RV Pictures Van's Tent Warbird Favorites AirVenture Website

Aviation - RV-9A Aircraft