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by gsxphil
Mon Sep 12, 2022 7:50 pm
Forum: RV 9/9A
Topic: 2022 condition inspection
Replies: 19
Views: 8528

Re: condition inspection

Thank you, Steve. Appreciate the help.
Phil
by gsxphil
Mon Sep 12, 2022 9:54 am
Forum: RV 9/9A
Topic: 2022 condition inspection
Replies: 19
Views: 8528

Re: condition inspection

Thanks Mike. I will get one on order. i noticed back in April mine had shrunk some. Good seeing you as well.
Passed my Instrument check ride last month.
by gsxphil
Fri Sep 09, 2022 11:12 am
Forum: RV 9/9A
Topic: 2022 condition inspection
Replies: 19
Views: 8528

Re: condition inspection

Hi Steve, do you happen to know the part number of the K&N filter that you used for your replacement?
thanks, Phil
by gsxphil
Sun Jul 16, 2017 12:43 pm
Forum: RV 9/9A
Topic: RV9A WV
Replies: 25
Views: 48498

Re: RV9A WV

Rolled the canoe today. Six months of work. Glad to finally post this. Image
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by gsxphil
Mon Apr 24, 2017 1:18 pm
Forum: RV 9/9A
Topic: RV9A WV
Replies: 25
Views: 48498

Re: RV9A WV

Fuselage coming along. 4 month's into it. [URL=http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/gsxphil/media/B2B7A9FF-9CEF-4316-87E2-42DD2FD276D6_zps1krii7qg.jpg.html][img]http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w440/gsxphil/B2B7A9FF-9CEF-4316-87E2-42DD2FD276D6_zps1krii7qg.jpg[/img] [/url] The dreaded conical bend. C...
by gsxphil
Fri Jan 27, 2017 11:32 am
Forum: RV 9/9A
Topic: RV9A WV
Replies: 25
Views: 48498

Re: RV9A WV

Fuselage arrived. Looks to be no damage so far.

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by gsxphil
Sun Jan 22, 2017 9:42 pm
Forum: RV 9/9A
Topic: RV9A WV
Replies: 25
Views: 48498

Re: RV9A WV

Thanks Vlad. I havent met him but have been talking to him via text. Both of our kits are on there way.
When you coming down this way. I still havent flown in a 9. Hint hint. Take care. :)
by gsxphil
Sat Jan 21, 2017 10:08 am
Forum: RV 9/9A
Topic: RV9A WV
Replies: 25
Views: 48498

Re: RV9A WV

Wings are pretty much complete with the exception of bottom skins and a few minor tasks. SB fuselage is suppose to be here on Friday. Looking forward to something different. [Image/img]
by gsxphil
Tue Nov 22, 2016 6:57 pm
Forum: RV 9/9A
Topic: RV9A WV
Replies: 25
Views: 48498

Re: RV9A WV

Thanks Bruce. I refer to your site often.
by gsxphil
Mon Nov 21, 2016 10:50 am
Forum: RV 9/9A
Topic: RV9A WV
Replies: 25
Views: 48498

Re: RV9A WV

After 3.5 months I have completed the ailerons and flaps for my 9A. I did wind up with oil canning on one of my ailerons, its just in one section between the ribs. Not sure what to do about this??? Now its time to start on the right wing. Left wing is complete with the exception of riveting bottom s...
by gsxphil
Sun Sep 25, 2016 7:05 pm
Forum: RV 9/9A
Topic: RV9A WV
Replies: 25
Views: 48498

Re: RV9A WV

Completed ailerons. On to flaps next. I sure hope they are easier than the ailerons.
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by gsxphil
Wed Aug 17, 2016 10:55 am
Forum: RV 9/9A
Topic: RV9A WV
Replies: 25
Views: 48498

Re: RV9A WV

Thanks guys. Started the ailerons. Going to finish ailerons and flaps and then start the right wing. Havent ordered the fuselage yet. Planning on ordering it either nov or dec. i have to say i have not enjoyed these ailerons. [img http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w440/gsxphil/AA0C6D0A-8F6E-4F40-8...
by gsxphil
Sat Aug 06, 2016 10:45 pm
Forum: RV 9/9A
Topic: RV9A WV
Replies: 25
Views: 48498

Re: RV9A WV

Top skins riveted on. Paul and Dave came over and in 2 1/2 hours we were done. I was totally surprised that we did them that quick.
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by gsxphil
Thu Jul 28, 2016 1:05 pm
Forum: RV 9/9A
Topic: RV9A WV
Replies: 25
Views: 48498

Re: RV9A WV

captain_john wrote:Keep up the good work!

Your quality looks great!

:) CJ

Thanks CJ, someday I hope to join you guys at Oshkosh.
by gsxphil
Wed Jul 27, 2016 8:00 pm
Forum: RV 9/9A
Topic: RV9A WV
Replies: 25
Views: 48498

Re: RV9A WV

Um. Whoops. Sorry for the double post.
by gsxphil
Wed Jul 27, 2016 2:21 pm
Forum: RV 9/9A
Topic: RV9A WV
Replies: 25
Views: 48498

Re: RV9A WV

Making slow steady progress. Left Leading edge and Left tank complete. Up next, skins. I have inboard skin dimpled and ready to go, still have to dimple the outboard skin. Hopefully tonight. Possibly riveting skins on Fri and Saturday. http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w440/gsxphil/71A165F5-B9B8-4...
by gsxphil
Wed Jul 27, 2016 12:22 pm
Forum: RV 9/9A
Topic: RV9A WV
Replies: 25
Views: 48498

Re: RV9A WV

Making slow steady progress. Left Leading edge and Left tank complete. Up next, skins. I have inboard skin dimpled and ready to go, still have to dimple the outboard skin. Hopefully tonight. Possibly riveting skins on Fri and Saturday. http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w440/gsxphil/71A165F5-B9B8-4...
by gsxphil
Fri May 06, 2016 7:58 am
Forum: RV 9/9A
Topic: RV9A WV
Replies: 25
Views: 48498

Re: RV9A WV

I got my wings on Friday and unfortunately 6 of my wing skins were damaged. The shipping company had knocked the 2x4's that were on the bottom of the crate off sometime in shipping. Then they proceeded to put one of the forks of a fork truck through the side of the box. Thankfully Van's has already ...
by gsxphil
Tue Apr 26, 2016 12:05 pm
Forum: Fly-in Planning
Topic: Fourth Annual Mid-Atlantic Gathering of RV's - June 18th
Replies: 16
Views: 29426

Re: Fourth Annual Mid-Atlantic Gathering of RV's - June 18th

I'm planning on being there. RV 9 ride would gladly be accepted. Thanks. :)
by gsxphil
Fri Apr 01, 2016 5:45 am
Forum: RV 9/9A
Topic: RV9A WV
Replies: 25
Views: 48498

Re: RV9A WV

Completed HS, Elevators / Trim Tab. Bring on the wings. :)

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