Sorry can't help much with importing into the UK, don't know all the rules, but here is what I ended up with importing into South AFrica. Shipping all 4 RV7 crates via sea to closest harbour in SA came to +/- $2000 there is no importing duties on Aircraft parts in South Africa, but you have to pay 1...

captain_john wrote:Chad, Rudi's threaded rod arm adjustment setup is really cool and seems precise! Mebbe something like that would be better than the elongated hole design?!?!
CJ

Ditto, no need to slot the holes with the threaded rod. Regards, Rudi

Hi Chad (CJensen) Like your stuff...take what is out there ask questions and improve on it...thats what I did with some of CJ's and other's ideas! That is what RVing is about! Making it easier and better for those that come after us. It is not critical to have the stands, 100% aligned and straight u...

Depends, if you have determination, or are on budget then this standard build is fine. If you want to get flying fast and have a bit more money then QB. I'm doing a SB, but I recommend to all my buddies a QB, becuase they do not have the patience! PS the saving from QB to SB is not a full 100% savin...

Ditto, buy the head make the frame, just ensure you use the same or thicker material, not smaller, a good tool investment, if you have the steel around the head cost about the same as normal dimpler.

Thanks John,

I have to book, but did not see the article yet, will look tonight!

Regards
Rudi

HI John, Looks like you used AN-4D fittings for the vapour return, just like the vent. The main fuel line is AN-6D from the tank. 1) Do you foresee any problems in going from bigger to smaller? 2) Looks like the Fuel selector has AN-4D and -6D fittings? 3) Otherwise how are you going to reduce from ...

Hi John, Thanks I got a kit like that from Vans... I need to be a bit clearer: A couple of guys have reported they get leaks around the tank filler cap (Dan also) and some of the connections. After applying 'fuel lube' it went away. I asked around here if anyone keeps "Fuel Lube" but they look at me...

Stupid question for the day: What do you guys use to grease the fittings and tank hole plug?

Thanks John

bmurrish wrote:I'm right behind you guys. <SNIP>

Mee TOO, got both tanks drilled, ready to start PS-ing in the next 2 weeks

Regards
Rudi

When applying PS to the stiffeners to you smear it over the entire flat bottom surface, like you would butter a sandwich?

Hi Guys,

got invited over here by Captain John.

I too need to do start the tanks in the next 2 weeks.

First time building, so keep the information flowing, I am learning a lot.

Kind Regards
Rudi