Thanks guys, got the wood to construct it. Plan on picking up the plane this weekend. Or at least the first load, depending on how I can pack it safely on a trailer. I can always count on y'all to put their 2cp in and I appriciate it.

Cheers,

Terry

I found a article and instructions on a wing cradle by Tony Bingelis (EAA Builders web site). Looks like it would work fine. Only question is, the plans for the one suggested calls for a total length of about 5 ft and a width of 3 ft.

Do you think this is adequate as far as size?

Terry

Does anyone have plans or dimensions for a wing cradle? I know I have seen pictures of some (possibly in the background) and I need some to transport the wings of my Aeronca 7AC. I want to build some that will also hold a set of RV wings so I was curious as to what worked for y'all. I have a general...

Well, the third wheel decision may have had a major influencing factor today. As a FYI, my wife and I purchased a 1946 Aeronca Champ (7AC) today. It is a project plane, but it is almost back to the recovering stage. Included was: New wood kit (installed) New windshield Complete new interior 2 sets o...

First, It must be your mind. I can see how you took it that way. My fault on the phraseology (but I do have to agree with the way you took it). Sorry about that Spike, In this instance, NO PUN INTENDED.....(or is that pun intended?) oh well.... Hey Capt. I still working on my ticket, so by the time ...

Thanks for the replys. Was thinking that I could save a few $$ that could go towards something else. Anyways .... Ill just buy all kits from Vans and eliminate any probs with support or possible missing pieces. For those that remember... Was hoping for the tail kit for x-mas but I got my wife under ...

Hey all, Quick question... Does the RV 7 and the RV 9 use the same tail kit or are there subtle differences? There is a 7 tail kit for sale near me that may be had real reasonable plus no shipping. I don't think anything has been done with it besides initial inventory of parts. A friends A & P (with...

Just working on my ticket now. About 20 hours logged (one of the main reasons I looking at the 9. I do have some very limited "unofficial" time in a Cub and a Luscombe. Before I get to the choice of the third wheel, I am going to have my license and maybe work on my tailwheel endorsement. I still lo...

Welcome Dave ! I too will be building an RV 9 (probably a 9A). Got my preview plans and have been reading and reading and well...................................reading. Think Santa is bringing me a tail kit (my wife said I might get some tail at X-Mas, I think she was talking about airplanes). Gues...

That helps, LoL.... Decision almost made. Gonna try to bum a ride in a 9 if I can find one in the area. Want to see what ground handeling is like. Only trike I have experienced is a sweet 7A here Austin. But got awhile before decision has to be finalized. Like I said, been lurking for about a year. ...

Not too intimidated but sure I will freak at the plans. http://www.vintageaviation.org/aircraft/fokkerDRI/updates/050205.html In the link above, I am helping to reconstruct some wings on a (full scale) DRI Tri-plane. That is me wearing the AOPA cap. Also in the Photo are the mid and lower wings. I l...

Been lurking but still here. About to order (RV 9):

1. Info Pack

2. DVD

3. Preview Plans

Is there anything else at an early stage that I would benefit from ordering?

Terry "Bear" B.

Not ffor sure why... but I placed a post under the hanger area and went under edit and it gave me the option to delete the post, I clicked yes and it was gone. I may have been able to delete it since I was the author and even though it had 14 veiwers, no one had responded. Terry B. I am editing this...

Stupid is Genetic Ignorance can be Cured (I pray that is true...for my sake) Hopefully someone can help me resolve a slight issue. When I look at the different forums (the one that comes to mind is the sections on different RV models / construction questions) I can see all thwe post in the window on...

Hi ya Smitty ! I'm just working on my ticket, although I do have some construction experience. I lurk around here to learn from each of you and plan on building the 9-A after completing my ticket. There is alot of good information here. Glad to have ya here Terry btw I'm in Austin Texas. What part o...

It might not be that interesting for most of you, but I just had to share today with someone......... I am now an official student pilot with 1.1 hour logged as PIC ! I decided to do a package deal at Alliance Flight Academy at AUS. I believe the experience of learnig to fly out of a controlled airp...

I posted here after searching the forum and noticed the reference to the EAA SportAir Workshop. PA is a long way from Austin Tx, and when I decide on the RV I plan to build after completing my training, I may look into attending something like Tom Emery's Workshop. For the time being, has anyone att...

Bill How is the build going? Do you have a website showcasing your craftmanship? My wife and I are seriously considering the RV 10 over the 9 (need the 9, want the 10 cause of 2 vs 4 place). After sitting in the 10 at the EAA SWRFI in Hondo Texas, we fell in love with the cavernous room in the front...

Cool..... I was searching the web tryin to find a comparison of different headsets. I would like to buy some before I start working on my ticket. I had the chance to use some of the flight schools headsets and I have to say they were well used. Enough already..........My question is........... What ...

http://www.vintageaviation.org/aircraft/fokkerDRI/updates/050205.html The above is from last months workdays. The first picture is the fuse getting the firewall built and in the background is a Fokker D VII. I'm the one working on the wing in the second picture in the dark shirt and blue cap. http:/...