JVL’s RV-14

This blog was created to memorialize the building process of my Van's Aircraft RV-14 and to satisfy the requirements for certification in the Experimental Amateur Built Aircraft category. It will also serve as a central location for ME to reference in the future on processes and techniques I used during the build. Additionally, it will allow my family, friends, and other interested builders the opportunity to follow along during my build…..and might be helpful to someone along the way.

Sunday, November 26, 2017

Wings, Wing Ribs (Part 11)

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I started today’s session by making sure the four W-1025A Flap Hinge Brackets were straight and flat.  They come in a package of four and al...
Saturday, November 25, 2017

Wings, Wing Ribs (Part 10)

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Now that all the Wing Ribs have been prepared, I moved on to the next step in the plans.   The Torque Tube Support Brackets, W-1029C-L Angle...
Friday, November 24, 2017

Wings, Wing Ribs (Part 9)

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After watching the few college football games today, I found myself sitting at home bored.  So, what do you do?  You go work on the airplane...

Wings, Wing Ribs (Part 8)

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I completed five more Wing Ribs during this session (the one remaining W-1011 Inboard Wing Ribs and four W-1012 Outboard Wing Ribs).   Only ...
Thursday, November 23, 2017

Wings, Wing Ribs (Part 7)

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Happy Thanksgiving!! I had plans to fly my buddy’s RV-7 to see some family for the holiday, but Mother Nature was an unwilling particiapte!!...
Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Wings, Wing Ribs (Part 6)

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Three more W-1011 Inboard Wing Ribs completed..... ....14 down, 14 to go!! HALFWAY
Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Wings, Wing Ribs (Part 5)

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Two more W-1011 Inboard Wing Ribs completed..... .....11 down, 17 to go!!
Saturday, November 18, 2017

Wings, Wing Ribs (Part 4)

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I completed four more W-1011 Inboard Wings Ribs today.  Below is the “stacks” comparison.....nine down, 19 to go! I don’t believe I’ve menti...
Friday, November 17, 2017

Wings, Wing Ribs (Part 3)

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Well, back to it.....preparing all the Wing Ribs.  I have MANY, MANY more hours of prep work on the Ribs to go, so the next several posts wi...
Sunday, November 12, 2017

Wings, Wing Ribs (Part 2)

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Since there are so many Wing Ribs to prepare, I decided to skip work on them today.  I know I will eventually have to face the stack of Ribs...
Saturday, November 11, 2017

Wings, Wing Ribs (Part 1)

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Well, my stepdad left today.  With his help, we were able to complete the inventory of the Wing Kit and the Left and Right Main Spar’s.  His...
Friday, November 10, 2017

Wings, Main Spar (Part 9)

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LONG, LONG day of finishing up all the countersinking on the Left and Right Main Spar.  Anyway, we are finally done....thank God.  I am so s...
Thursday, November 9, 2017

Wings, Main Spar (Part 8)

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We completed the installation of all the nutplates on the Right Main Spar..... ....and installed the two Aileron Bellcrank Brackets.  Just l...
Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Wings, Main Spar (Part 7)

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We let the Akzo primer dry overnight, so now it’s time to install some nutplates.....lots of nutplates.  The Left and Right Main Spars will ...
Tuesday, November 7, 2017

Wings, Main Spar (Part 6)

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Like I previously posted, I THOUGHT we were finished countersinking!  Like I previously posted, we WERE NOT! After completing all of the cou...
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