Overall Progress

Both wing assemblies done (less bottom skins), finishing up ailerons.

Background

This website is intended to chronicle the building of my RV7A experimental airplane.  It will be very spartan, as I intend to focus my efforts on building (not website design).  Below is a picture of what the completed airplane should look like:

Here is a picture of me in the RV7A at SWRFI 2003:

I chose the RV for many reasons:

1. 75 mph faster than my old cherokee

2. Wide speed envelope

3. All-aluminum construction (no itchy glass)

4. Resale value

5. Insurance costs

I looked very hard at both the 8 and 7.  I was lucky enough to go for a test ride in an 8A, and I did not particularly like talking to the back of someone's head.  I also felt that the baggage area is bigger on the 7, and I might be able to fit bulkier items in it.

Feel free to contact me at tx_jayhawk@excite.com if you have any questions.  You are visitor number:

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