My question to those who have flying 7A, is your CG's within the manuals' specs? Thanks Dave I followed Van's suggestions and built my 7A light. 18 lb. Catto prop, light weight starter, parallel valve O-360, etc., etc. Even with 5/8" spacers between the engine mount and firewall I still have 32 lbs...

How about a Cozy IV? Pretty much meets your basic requirements. Major downside is longer runway required. http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/k ... s/cozy.php

I didnt even try the tabs, went straight to ribs. Turned out great.

Steve, WOW! I missed that over at the other place. Nice job with the wire loom too! Say, do you notice that some times the red "X's" take longer to disappear and be replaced with data than other times or is your boot sequence always fast and complete? :) CJ I haven't really noticed it taking that l...

I recently finished a panel upgrade that added a GDU 370 PFD to my panel. The installation was really straight forward with no problems. Love flying it. You can follow my panel upgrade here: http://www.vansairforce.com/community/s ... hp?t=76546

When I take N14SE down for her condition inspection this winter I will be adding it to the nose gear.

cjensen wrote:Ahhh...the slippery slope to completion. It's an expensive stage of the game for sure!

This is the point where your UPS man is making daily deliveries and is not only on a first name basis with you but also with your dog.

I didn't insure my project until I brought the engine home. At that point I had spent approximately 2/3 of the total cost of my project. I actually made the phone call to Travers Aviation Insurance the day after we had a major tornado go through our area.

lancef53 wrote:Aeroshell 15-50 here, all year long.

Ditto. Mainly because it contains the Lycoming anti-ware additive. A local service station, a quarter mile from our hangar, carries it in stock for us.

Two 45 degree fittings posiioned the drain so that it can easily be accessed from the bottom.



The somewhat larger hole lets the body of the fuel sampling tube be inserted

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I will get a picture of my installation as soon as I get back from a breakfast fly-out tomorrow. My gascolator caught a lot of aluminum shavings from a fuel tank repair. I had to install access holes and covers in the back of my tanks so I could get in and replace several leaking rivets. I wasn't ab...

I have been following everyone's progress but haven't posted much. I know what you mean about the right rudder; I came much closer to the line of trees that line the left side of our grass runway than I would have liked on my first flight. Now is the time to enjoy all of your efforts. Get out there ...

Actually pretty simple. You already have the airplane. Simply find a CFI that your wife likes and turn her loose to get her license. When you get your medical back you will have two medicals in the family; until then the two of you can fly together. My wife is going to start taking pitch hitter less...

I have my reservations. Will be flying in Sunday for the whole week. Look for a candy apple red, white and black RV-7A in Home Built Camping and stop by for a cold (root) beer.

Mine was one year ago the 24th of this month. Enjoy the day, as awesome as it was it just keeps getting better. I will be in Homebuilt Camping this year at Oshkosh. If you see my candy apple red, white and black N14SE be sure to stop.

I was still in Phase I last year but N14SE has around 90 hours on her now so she will be Oshkosh bound this year. Flying with my hangar mate in his RV-7 as a flight of two from Evansville, IN to the big show.

Congratulations, the milestones will be coming quickly now. Enjoy the trip.

Our EAA Chapter is pleased to announce the opening of EAA 21 Club. We will be preparing Hamburgers, Brats and Hot Dogs for all that flyin. Just as New York's 21 Club has become known as the HAPPENING PLACE to be and be seen, EAA 21 Club is the place to be on the first Saturday (with a couple of exce...

Brantel wrote:

Enjoy the day. The date will become one of the ones that are never forgotten and that will always bring a smile to your face when ever you think about the date. Mine was June 24, 2009, enjoy yours.

Brantel wrote:

YUP! Looks about right. I'm thinking there is going to be some air under those tires