Steevo's RV14a Build Log

Front Wheel Fairing ( 2 hrs ) Decided to use process similar to earlier RV models to reinforce Fairing at Brackets (vs Vans method for RV1...

Front Wheel Fairing ( 3 hrs ) Trimmed openings to front and rear halves to "5/8 inch clearance to undeflated tire".  Finished 1...

Front Wheel Fairing  ( 1 hr ) Marked, then cut opening at top of  front wheel fairing per Steps 1 & 2 at Sect 46A-12.  Since Nose Gear...

Front Wheel Fairing ( 3 hrs ) Aligned Front Wheel Fairing per Sect 46A-11.  Located 8 holes using spherical magnets matching those already...

Front Wheel Fairings ( 4 hrs ) Challenging/frustrating day - Sect 46A-10 Step 3 required few iterations to raise Main Wheels (ultimately 2...

Front Wheel Fairing ( 2 hrs ) Primed Standoffs.  Marked centerline per 46A-09, Step 4.  Since Fairings are not translucent (earlier versio...

Front Wheel Fairing ( 3 hrs ) Completed rounding edges of 2 Standoffs ( Sect 46A-09, Step 5 ).  Continued Front Wheel Fairing by fabricati...