January 2019

My journey into amateur built airplanes has begun, I’ve ordered the preview plans for my Van’s Aircraft RV-7!

This is the first step in what will definitely be a multi-year project. The plans are the first (and required) step in building your own RV-7. They are intended to give you an understanding of the build process that you are about to undertake. They aren’t just “for fun” as they are the actual instructions you will use when you finally purchase your kit.

In addition to the preview plans I also ordered the two practice kits Van’s had available. The first is a small wing type section that gives you experience on all (most) of the techniques that you will need to learn and use throughout the aircraft build.

The second practice kit is a little more useful after its completed, a Toolbox!

While I wait for this I’ll be putting together the required tools for all the drilling, de-burring, dimpling, riveting that I’ll be learning how to do soon!