Steevo's RV14a Build Log

Install GTX-45R transponder ( 3 hrs ) Removed "center" area for transponder support plates.  Primed after drilling #40 holes, th...

Avionics installation ( 3 hrs ) Fabricated support for GTX-45R transponder with pair of piano hinges (left over from seat back build).  Us...

Avionics mounting ( 4 hrs ) Installed LH & RH Cabin Heat Control Cables after cutting to 36" lengths per Sect 50-07.  Needed to i...

Empennage Fairing ( 3 hrs ) Completed filling pinholes using epoxy/micro balloons, followed by sanding.  Then re-coat with Cromax Quickpri...

Empennage Fairing ( 2 hrs ) Finished sanding smooth where I filled pinholes.  Sprayed Cromax Quickprime A-4240S (sandable, acrylic primer)...

Empennage Fairing ( 2 hrs ) Mixed epoxy/flox and filled pinholes on Emp Fairing (also some on 4 Instersection Fairings).   Later, after cu...

Empennage Fairing ( 3 hrs ) Completed sanding high spots and contoured at HS leading edge.  Removed Fairing ( Yay !  - some prying require...