Steevo's RV14a Build Log

Elevators  ( 1hr ) Sect 9-14, Step 7:  Double Flush Riveted Trim Tab T.E. (after 3 days of curing tank sealant/adhesive for Foam Ribs).  U...

Elevator (1 hr ) Finished Sect 9-16, Step 3 w/ rivets attaching LH & RH Tip Ribs and Root Ribs to the Front Spars. I successfully u...

Elevator  (3.5 hrs ) Sect 9-16, Step 3:  Deburred edges, Final Drilled (reamed) then deburred  all #30 holes on 4 E910 Hinge Reinforcement...

Elevator ( 2.5 hrs ) Sect 9-15, Steps 1 & 2:  Prepped 4 Skins fro bonding Foam Ribs (8 places) and T.E.'s.   Sect 9-16, Steps 1 ...

Elevator ( 4.5 hrs ) Sect 9-14:  Spar riveted to Bottom Skin, and riveted 2 Horns.  The specified 3.5 rivets were slightly long, so had to...

Elevator  ( 3.5 hrs ) Prime baby, Prime !    Before starting further assembly, need to prime specific parts and surfaces that have their...

Elevators ( 1.5 hrs ) Continued Sect 9-13, Step 6 & 7 for Trim Tab Spar;  countersunk at hinge mounting rivets, and dimpled other flan...