Steevo's RV14a Build Log

Horiz Stab (1.5) Went flying today !   My wife and I targeted this date as best weather for the week ....62 deg F, and light wind with lot...

Horiz Stab  (2.0 hrs) Continued deburring per Sec 8-6.   Lots of edges !   Began to work ahead on Step 4: fabricate 4 cradles.  Using 1/2 ...

Horiz Stab (4.5 hrs) Sec 8-5   Step 1:  Rivet Front Spar, Doubler, and Caps (2).    Requires 5 different rivet types/sizes, so needed to f...

Horiz Stab (3.5 hrs) Sec 8-4, steps 2 - 7:   For Doubler on Front Spar, Final Drill all the #30 holes, then  C.S the 12 specified holes.  ...

Mar 7, Mon Horiz Stab (3.5hrs) Sect 8-4:  Started Front Spar build with deburring all edges, including lightening holes.  Clamped Spar C...

Mar 5, 2016 Horiz Stab  (4.0hrs) Sect 8-2:  Steps 7-8.    Clean  doubler with acetone, then primed.    After drying, riveted to Rear Spa...

Horizontal Stab  (2hrs) Steps 5-7 completed.  Countersunk 2 holes that will be under center hinge brackets.  Used microstop with #30 CS b...