Hey CJ, Sorry for the wait but we had a family emergency here that put a lot on hold. Everything has settled down now. I flew a 7ECA 115hp w/the new metal wing ribs, very basic. The only instruments installed were an air speed, VSI, Altimeter, Slip and magnetic compass. The CFI and I did wheel and 3...

Thanks Paul, I'll be getting the yoke and dies on order now which is just one of the many steps required to home build an RV grin!

And thanks cjen for the encouragement. I am SO looking forward to flying the Citabria.

Hey Guys, I just received an ACAT (Chicago clone) tandem squeezer and it did not come with ANY information. I know it generates 6000lbs @ 90psi so I can squeeze those 3/16 rivets when I get to the wing spars. My plan was to operate it at 45 psi in the hopes of toning it down for other stuff. Will th...

I also like Colorado Springs. I have friends there and a possible job opportunity. Take time for some hiking in the mountains up past Florrisant, you'll love it. I am taking your advice to get a grinding wheel w/ scotchbrite.

Hey Bill, don't you need a bandsaw and router to build your wife picture frames or planters? Shelves are also needed having just moved into a new home. I used to live in the Springs a few years ago and may be moving back. I would like to stop by to visit. There is also an RV builders group there in ...

I can empathize with you all. and love it. I just bought a compressor, table top drill press, 3x rivet gun, 1/4" air drill, 90 deg die grinder and picked through the Cleavland empennage kit ala carte. I did go with the top of the line air tools and the RV4 is certainly a worth while project to me :r...

I was happy to see two boxes at my door today. I was sad to see one run thru with a forklift (Touche!). Damage to a fiberglass piece can be seen through the hole so I informed Van's as they requested on their website but I know this will eventually be fixed. I am currently setting up my apartment sh...

Thanks Snap, Back in 1982 I had the pleasure of visiting down under while cruising the South Pacific on the U.S. Navy frigate Marvin Shields FF-1066. We visited Sydney, Adelaide and Albany. I remember the people would call the ship and invite sailors to dinner and hunting. We even had a guy go AWOL ...

My name is Bob and I live in Rosendale, Wisconsin. I have always dreamed of one day learning to fly an airplane. Inspired by a good friend I started lessons. He also told me to take a look at Van's website and this caught my interest so I ordered an info pack, then the preview plans for an RV4. I jo...