Construction progress and builder's log for my Van's RV-7 project N769WB
I made more progress on the right flap. I finished the bracket that the electric flap actuator connects to. I also got the hinge drilled to the flap spar. The only thing left to do is countersink the flap spar then I will be ready to deburr, dimple and prime everything.
My Hartzell constant speed prop (72") arrived while I was out of town but Britt was kind enough to get it into her little car and haul it up the steep driveway. The prop is beautiful. I look forward to seeing it on the airplane.
I also got started on the right flap and made rapid progress.
I got the outboard aileron bracket parts prepped and primed. While that was drying I worked on prepping the gap seal. When everything was dry I got it all riveted on. It went very well. I only used the rivet gun on a few spots I couldn't reach with the hand squeezer.
The inboard bracket is ready to mount on the rear spar. I also worked on the outboard bracket and the aileron gap seal.
I got the floor stand for the wing built. Britt and I then took the wing off the rack and transferred it to the new stand. I also took down the column. The garage feels much more open now.
I was able to use the pneumatic squeezer to finish up the top skin to rear spar rivets.
I also spent a fair amount of time fine tuning the fuel tank fit before I temporarily bolted and screwed it to the wing.
I also finished taking inventory of the fuselage and finish kit.
I got a little bit of work done on the floor stand for the wing. Once this is done I will take the wing out of the rack and remove the temporary column from the garage.
Britt and I got all of the two person riveting on the right wing top skin finished!
Earlier in the day I made a lot of progress on the inventory.
Britt helped me unpack the finishing kit box. We were able to inspect and check off all the big expensive pieces.
I then made a lot of progress taking inventory of everything else.
I also packed my wheels, tires, tubes etc. to be sent off to a specialty shop in CA (Anti Splat Aero). They will be installing a new sealed main wheel bearing that doesn't have to be repacked with grease every time the wheel is removed. They will also true the complete wheel assembly.
I also ordered four brake master cylinders from Grove Aircraft. These are a bit higher quality and more adjustable than the standard master cylinders that Vans ships with the kit.
We had a great trip to Oshkosh and saw a huge number of beautiful RV's and other airplanes.
I visited the Vans and Lycoming displays. I have gone ahead and pulled the trigger on my engine and propeller order.
The order will be processed this week and the engine and prop should arrive here in about 12 weeks.
The engine is a Lycoming IO-360 and the prop is a Hartzell constant speed blended airfoil.
The engine is fuel injected and will produce 180hp. The prop is 72" long and improves on climb rate, cruise speed and noise levels compared with a fixed pitch propeller.
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