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THE VIKING-SHIELD canopy skirt
Started this discussion. Last reply by David Mar 28. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I purchase the pre made fiberglass skirt months ago. Just got around to installing it. It was a very easy to install and looks great. Got the correct Permitex (right stuff at the auto store). Was…Continue
RV12 building assistance!
Started this discussion. Last reply by David Dec 30, 2011. 2 Replies 1 Like
I wanted to share with all of the new and Future RV12 builders a tool that assisted me by cutting down the build time, reducing the OOPs errors, and enhancing the building process. I purchase the…Continue
Light kit question
Started this discussion. Last reply by Donald Lee Schwanke Oct 11, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Question regarding the light kit. Did anyone complete the wing kit and then put in the light kit or light kit before finishing the wing skin?Open for suggestions?Continue
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Panel for EAB RV12
Posted on March 28, 2012 at 3:30pm 1 Comment 2 Likes
I am moving quickly on my build and then ran into a small speed bump. I am building a RV12 as an experimental amateur built not as an ELSA as many of you on this site. The issue is Van’s couldn’t provide a CAD drawing with measurements. No issue with Van’s, I do understand EAB means I am on my own. I was fortunate enough to find Bill at Up North Aviation. He reverse engineered the panel and was able to provide me a solution. He created a thin test version for my validation for fit in…
Continue THE VIKING-SHIELD for the canopy
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 3:21pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I am not to proud to learn from others!
Not a lot of traffic on the site lately unless there is a TFR around 12Town
Posted on January 31, 2012 at 1:54pm 1 Comment 1 Like
I am not aware of a TFR so 12Town members post your status of your project as of January 2012.
I am 60% done with the finish kit and expect to start the power kit in a few weeks. Still on track for paint in April.
Matco hubs and valve stem
Posted on January 23, 2012 at 9:00am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Has anyone had issues putting the washer and nut on the tube valve stem?
I have one wheel together, but the other one doesn't have enough thread for the nut to bite.
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- At 11:22pm on February 20, 2012,
John B. Kean said… Dave,
Thanks for the query. I'm located just north of Detroit, Michigan. I belong to EAA Chapter 13 out of Ray Community Airport (57D). I'm building my RV-12 to ELSA standards and I have completed the plane up to the Avionics Kit which was ordered during the last week of January. I expect to begin fight testing in early Spring.
- At 5:38pm on September 22, 2011, David said…
I am a sport pilot and own a sport hornet that is 2 years old (it was on the cover of the EAA sport mag a few years ago) - taking the Rotax, avionics, and a few other things off of it to use in the RV. The Rotax has 130 hours and is the 2000 tbo. You can go to http://www.rv12pilot.com/david/ to see that plane.
As I said in my post I am building as a EAB so I can use parts, makes it a very cost effective plane since I have the major cost covered.
Status Finish Epenage complete, started the wings and Fuselage comes first week in Nov with 3 weeks vacation plan on getting alot done before the end of the year.
Ordered at Oshkosh and well into it with some help from other RV friends. Scheduled paint for April and the Hornet comes apart in Dec.
- At 3:49pm on September 22, 2011, Donald Lee Schwanke said…
Welcome aboard David, tell us about your project.
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