Steevo's RV14a Build Log

Nose Gear Leg Fairing ( 3 hrs ) Aligned & clamped hinge along aft edge, then drilled #40 holes for rivets per 46A-16 & -17.  Had t...

Front Wheel and Leg Fairing ( 4 hrs ) Completed Mach C'sinking 6-32 screws attaching forward to aft shell Steps 9 & 10 at Sect 46A...

Front Wheel Fairing ( 2 hrs ) Per 46A-14, Steps 1-7 -  final drilled #27 holes in forward shell attach holes.  Riveted 8 nutplates onto af...

Front Wheel Fairing ( 3 hrs ) Riveted 8 nutplates onto two Brackets per Sect 46A-13.  Machine C'sunk fiberglass per 46A-14 for 8-32 sc...

Front Wheel Fairing ( 1 hr ) I got to take a 30 min flight this am on B -17.  Awesome !  Moved to various stations for great photos, but t...

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...