Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Did some wiring.

Wiring for lights has been run.

Fuel tank is installed in the left wing.

Fuel tank installation done.  Great to be back on the build after a lengthly professional assignment.

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

No progress on the RV build for the last 4 weeks.  6 day trip out west, followed by Gulfstream 280 initial with my bud, (and Curtiss Jenny restorer) Brian Karli.

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Installing the rear baffle in the right fuel tank.

Finishing the fuel tank chapter of the build.

Monday, April 29, 2013

Took a break from the build to polish up the Bücker for an upcoming event.
Left fuel tank complete!
Expert help from an airport neighbor, installing the rear baffle to the Left fuel tank.

The baffle goes in!
Leak testing the tank before closing it up completely.  No leaks!
My Powder coated Gretz Pitot tube mount compelte!


I used a Unibit to make the first holes for the Pitot tube mast hole.  I finished with a cutting wheel on a Dremel tool.
Marking the pitot tube mast location on the lower wing skin.






Thursday, April 25, 2013

I'm satisfied with the landing light lens installation.
Marking the lens for trimming.  The tape is to protect the lens from scratches.

Mary was a big help, pushing the lens into position while I drilled holes!
All clecoed in place!



Wednesday, April 17, 2013


Fuel float/sending unit installed in the left tank.  Vent line complete.
Right tank all prosealed and riveted!  Vent line fabricated and installed.
Got to "Try On" the RV14 at Sun N Fun.
Very useful trip.  Met the man himself, and had many questions answered.



Sunday, March 24, 2013

I built my wing cradle.

The right fuel tank all prosealed and clecoed.