QB to do list

swill · Post by **swill** » Fri Nov 05, 2004 9:57 am

I'll help get this list started...

My QB should arrive around the last week of December (what a Christmas present!). Does anyone have a rough list of items to do or suggestions on where to get started with a QB kit?

I know - read the instructions and check off what needs to be done! Just wondering if anyone compiled a general list so I can prepare in advance.

Thanks for your help in advance.
Scott

-7A QB
Atlanta, GA

g_e_young · Post by **g_e_young** » Fri Nov 05, 2004 3:29 pm

Have you already built the empennage?

swill · Post by **swill** » Fri Nov 05, 2004 3:52 pm

Yep, got it done in just over 100 hrs with the help of an experienced RV-8 builder. Just waiting on the big parts to come.

Carsten · Post by **Carsten** » Sat Nov 06, 2004 5:00 pm

I built the slow-build wings, but got the QB fuselage. Advice: Inspect the workmanship very closely in the hard-to-reach places (inside tail cone, etc.). You might have to re-do some of it to your own standards. I had to redo the rear-most bulkhead (the one that the rear spar of the VS attaches to) and found as example that the edge deburring did not meet the standards that Van's has listed in the manual for edge radius. Didn't look like the edges had any radius at all, although there was no burrs. My advice to anyone who has the time: go the slow build route. It'll come out to your standards, and you'll save enough money for a nice avionics stack.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Feb 24, 2005 7:29 am

Scott,
I'm a true believer in the quote " a picture is worth a bazillion words" or something like that. Take your camera to the airport where a fly in is taking place and find a "7" and shoot all the angles. I also am from the Atlanta area. My plane (RV-7) is at Winder airport. If you would like to get some pictures or some ideas I would be glad to meet you out there and answer any questions that might help you out.
Art Griffith 678-485-3346

N537TM · Post by **N537TM** » Wed Dec 07, 2005 12:38 pm

scott

the vans manual for the empanege parts has a "to do list' the rest of the
qb is not defined like that in the manual. we recieved our qb kit last of aug 05 and we now have the wings done. oh yea the new -1 wing tips have a lenght problem... they are 1/2 too long. must glass and resin the trail edge then cut / shape to length. sent pic to vans ..

what we did was spend a few hrs going over the drawings and finding what is not qb and then going to the manual and see if this tells you what to do. from this we would make a "to do list" that becomes the build log.
all of this is an excel (computer program).

we have pictures but have not pasted them into the excel sheet ...yet.

Mike

jim_geo · Post by **jim_geo** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 1:33 am

The QB really doesn't flow like the emp kit. The manual has a list of things to do in kind of an order. I just spent a couple of days looking over the plans figuring out what should be done and went for it.

I'm a little further along than the picture indicates.

jim_geo · Post by **jim_geo** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 11:11 pm

7&8 Quick build wing to do list in order:
1. Build aileron hinges.
2. Attach aileron hinges.
3. Prepare and attach aileron angle brace.
4. Build your push rods as per plans.
5. Plumb pitot tube.
6. Install bell crank .
7. Run any wire needed.
8. Attach the last skin.
9. Mount ailerons
10. Install your push rods.
11. Attach flap brace to spar. Don't forget to machine counter sink the lower edge.
12. Prepare flap hinge. Decide now how you want the flap hinge rod to be run.
13. Attach flap hinge.
14. Attach flaps and check for fit.
15. Take flaps off and store them for now.
Except for the tips you're done. Personally I'm saving all the glass work for last.
Hope this helps someone.

cjensen · Post by **cjensen** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 10:21 am

i have to do all that AND build my wings!!

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 10:31 am

Nice! That opens the door!

QB to do list:

1) Press the Fast Forward button
2) Sign the check
3) Open the box
4) Slip Tab "A" into Slot "A"
5) Slip Tab "B" into Slot "B"
6) Start the engine
7) Fly the plane

Note... If equipped with a BRS Chute, see Step 8

Step

Pull the 'chute!

CJ

papakeith · Post by **papakeith** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 10:48 am

ohh, you guys are harsh.

jim_geo · Post by **jim_geo** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 1:14 pm

It's ok Papa they love me......I think

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 4:38 pm

Keith, good to see your voice here!!

Keep in the loop and you will be building in no time!

Jim, It is all in good fun! I just couldn't resist! You know me.

CJ

cjensen · Post by **cjensen** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 5:06 pm

captain_john wrote:
Jim, It is all in good fun! I just couldn't resist! You know me.

CJ

me too jim!! a little raz here and there is good for the soul!

papakeith!!

jim_geo · Post by **jim_geo** » Thu Feb 23, 2006 1:15 am

Oh come on you guys. I had the high ground and now you're all maken nice? I don't get a break!

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Thu Feb 23, 2006 6:45 am

There IS NO high ground around here!!!

CJ

papakeith · Post by **papakeith** » Thu Feb 23, 2006 8:00 am

Thanks for the welcome. I can only lurk so long before I have to jump in.

don't worry jim, after they are done glad handing the newbie I'm sure they'll be right back on your case.

cjensen · Post by **cjensen** » Thu Feb 23, 2006 9:47 am

Papakeith wrote:don't worry jim, after they are done glad handing the newbie I'm sure they'll be right back on your case.

that is true...

RV6junkie · Post by **RV6junkie** » Thu Feb 23, 2006 4:01 pm

...Papakeith drags a retired RV6 builder/owner back into the fold...

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 8:55 am

Welcome, Gary!

CJ

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