Your pics make me think that while I think the tipper is the sleeker looking canopy choice when it's closed, it seems a bit awkward when open. I wonder what it would take to make a forward sliding slider......
Headed to the airport for the start...
Way to go Chad!
Your pics make me think that while I think the tipper is the sleeker looking canopy choice when it's closed, it seems a bit awkward when open. I wonder what it would take to make a forward sliding slider......
Your pics make me think that while I think the tipper is the sleeker looking canopy choice when it's closed, it seems a bit awkward when open. I wonder what it would take to make a forward sliding slider......
Kelly
RV-7 Empennage done, wings done, fuselage to QB stage
1947 Stinson108-1 flying
RV-7 Empennage done, wings done, fuselage to QB stage
1947 Stinson108-1 flying
Well your good go go if you have been landing em too...and if your insurance sez it is good...
Go Chad! Go Chad! Go Chad!
Go Chad! Go Chad! Go Chad!
cjensen wrote:I haven't done official transition training, but over that last year, year and a half, I have put about 12 hours of 7 time in and almost 20 in RV's overall. Not sure yet...Brantel wrote:Ok Chad, its time to get with the program and get that thing inspected and in the air!!!
You planning any transition training? or did you do some already?
Brantel (Brian Chesteen),
RV12-IS, #121606, N912BC - Building Now!
RV10, #41942, N????? - Project Sold
RV-7/TU, #72823, N159SB - SOLD
RV12-IS, #121606, N912BC - Building Now!
RV10, #41942, N????? - Project Sold
RV-7/TU, #72823, N159SB - SOLD
Yep, I've been landing them...the only diff is the constant speed prop on Jack's. I should be able to get some more current time in his and maybe Rob's before I fly mine, and I'm sure I'll float a bit on my first landing with the FP prop, but we have long runways here! 
My insurance said no restrictions, no additional training needed, and I'm covered from first flight (thanks for the tip on Rob at AUA BTW!!).
My insurance said no restrictions, no additional training needed, and I'm covered from first flight (thanks for the tip on Rob at AUA BTW!!).
Great deal, since you have over 10 hours, that was all the originally required of me over 2 years ago. I blew through that way back there.
One thing I did not know on the insurance that kinda sucks.....Those underwritters are now placing a rider on the deductible while "in fight" during "phase I" to 10% of the hull value. Mine after phase I is on $100.......
They kindly fail to mention this when you are in the negotiation phase....Seams you have to buy insurance to truly understand what your policy covers and what it does not and what restrictions are going to be on it. If it is not in black and white on paper, don't believe it!!! My policy has like 25 endorsements to the original !!!
I know it is all about risk on their part but that seems a little on the shafty side....
One thing I did not know on the insurance that kinda sucks.....Those underwritters are now placing a rider on the deductible while "in fight" during "phase I" to 10% of the hull value. Mine after phase I is on $100.......
They kindly fail to mention this when you are in the negotiation phase....Seams you have to buy insurance to truly understand what your policy covers and what it does not and what restrictions are going to be on it. If it is not in black and white on paper, don't believe it!!! My policy has like 25 endorsements to the original !!!
I know it is all about risk on their part but that seems a little on the shafty side....
Brantel (Brian Chesteen),
RV12-IS, #121606, N912BC - Building Now!
RV10, #41942, N????? - Project Sold
RV-7/TU, #72823, N159SB - SOLD
RV12-IS, #121606, N912BC - Building Now!
RV10, #41942, N????? - Project Sold
RV-7/TU, #72823, N159SB - SOLD
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Better late . . .
I'm a little behind, so just saw this thread -- way to go Chad!
Man do I need to get a move on.
Man do I need to get a move on.
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Antony
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stanman
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First Start
Congrats Chad on first start!......your a/c looks great!...are yu going to polish it?...rgds ...stanman RV8 ...wiring...engine ..etc etc etc...
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Bob Barrett
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Congratulations Chad 
You look like you have the airplane ready to fly if you put the cowling on it! I know you can still have a lot of little things to do. It took me from 9/5/08 to 12/18/08 to get my inspection signed off after the first engine start on 9/5. Again congratulations and good luck on the first flight!
You look like you have the airplane ready to fly if you put the cowling on it! I know you can still have a lot of little things to do. It took me from 9/5/08 to 12/18/08 to get my inspection signed off after the first engine start on 9/5. Again congratulations and good luck on the first flight!Re: First Start
Thanks stanman! I initially was going to, but getting the scratches I made along the rivet lines has proven to be a bit more laborious than I had hoped...I will be painted. Someday.stanman wrote:Congrats Chad on first start!......your a/c looks great!...are yu going to polish it?
Yeah...those last few items are what is keeping me from making a prediction of when it will fly. When it's ready...Bob Barrett wrote:Congratulations Chad
