Steevo's RV14a Build Log

Empennage Attach ( 1 hr ) Attached LH and RH Elevators to H.S, and re-measured full Up and full Down.   Some extra clearance needed at Aft...

Empennage Attach ( 2 hrs ) Sect 11-07 & -08 mounted Vert Stab to Fuselage (temporary  - so delayed adding Ring Terminal to ground wire...

Empennage Attach (4 hrs ) Drilled opposite Elev Horn using Drill Guide Block.  Checked T.E. alignment:  close but not perfect (I jigged wi...

Empennage Attach (2  hrs) Sect 11-02 and -03 today...matched drilled #30 then step drilled to 1/4" LH, then RH Elevator Horns for Ste...

Empennage Attach ( 1 hr ) Back from 2 days at AirVenture (& 3 days in Door County).    Learned a few vital details from Van's crew...

Empennage Attach  (1.5 hrs) LH Elevator attached to rod end bearings (i.e. hinges).   When assembled, determined center rivets along spar ...

Empennage Attach  ( 1 hr ) New Section 11, Empennage Attach started with installation of 4 rod bearings in Elevator ( 2 each LH and RH).  ...