My wing fell.. time to fix it! The RV-15 and Oshkosh! | RV-10 Fuselage 049 ~ Jason Ellis Builds

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My wing fell.. time to fix it! The RV-15 and Oshkosh! | RV-10 Fuselage 049 ~ Jason Ellis Builds

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Builder ID Number: 41638
Wellll.. Pooo.. My wing fell when I was gone to the store. It didn't do too much damage but it did more than zero. Let's talk about fixing it..
Also in this video I discuss our meetup at Oshkosh and Van's just released a teaser for the RV-15!
Check it out; • RV-15 TEST PROTOTYPE A...
0:00 - 3 Videos in 1!
0:24 - Bushing updates! They are completely replaced.
2:00 - Tragedy!!!!! My wing fell...
4:00 - Inspecting the damage.
5:58 - Working on the plane and saying thanks! We are going to Oshkosh!
6:55 - Van's teases the RV-15!
7:42 - Let's discuss the wing fix
10:22 - Some goodies to show off.. Wing spar, SV1 Vent and Rudder Cable Fairing
13:39 - Working on the new rib while I talk about what's next
14:45 - Solution Test Fit
15:12 - COMMENT SECTION! Squeezer brand / model
16:29 - Second test fit and describing the solution
17:23 - Closing the video, showing the van's RV-15 video and final results of the fix!!
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@travisweide9071 2 жыл бұрын

still here. still watching... doing my part and commenting

@thomasmitchell6921 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@danyork3948 2 жыл бұрын

The tail section looks like a Helio Courier.

@kevenlonsdale1354 2 жыл бұрын

That's discouraging, glad it was fixable...

@Vin748s Жыл бұрын

After this video I put immediately a piece of polystyrene under my wing stand 🤣

@jhaedtler 2 жыл бұрын

I have always used carpet strips for my wing stands! Thanks for the videos. One is better than no videos!

@bobwollard9105 2 жыл бұрын

Jason, that wing drop was heartbreaking. But the ultimate outcome was a perfect fit and a great example of your creativity and skills. Many years ago I took a university class in Master woodworking. During this course our instructor kept driving home one very significant point. " A master craftsman is not measured by how few mistakes he makes. He is measured by the skills he employs to remedy the problem ". You're doing a great job Jason. Looking forward to seeing you fly this baby.

@therish7169 2 жыл бұрын

You’ve missed some episodes, got his groove back.

@bobwollard9105 2 жыл бұрын

@@therish7169 sorry but your reply makes no sense in regard to my comment. I've seen every episode that Jason has posted for the last several years. I was simply offering him some encouragement.

@dklaroche 2 жыл бұрын

Ouch!!! So sorry to hear about that damage.

@philipritson8821 4 ай бұрын

The problem at Vans wasn't a lack of demand. Quite the opposite. A lockdown induced increase in demand resulted in some poor outsourcing decisions and a bunch of unexpected costs. All of this happened in the context of a pricing policy designed to shift as many kits as possible by recovering a low profit margin per unit sold. Guess what? The money just ran out under these circumstances. In was a perfect storm.

@christophermotley3072 2 жыл бұрын

Great tenacity! Keep up the good work.

@jamesharkness1058 2 жыл бұрын

Good job on the repair!

@jeremysteiner838 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job on tip repair Jason

@tacticalrabbit308 2 жыл бұрын

It's trying to tell you hurry up and get us on the plane!!😇😇😂😂

@isaacschantz5200 2 жыл бұрын

Jason, had a similar issue with my wing. Dropped it (twice) onto the back of the Uhaul transporting it to the airport (once putting it on the truck, and once taking it off). Was transporting on the carrier jig like you have. Both dents were in the middle of two ribs, and on the gas tank. Used a paintless dent removing tool to pull the dents out, then used epoxy/micro filler to finish hiding the dents. It worked out just fine. No leaks in the tank and you can't see it unless you know where it is (so I see it all the time). Your solution to your issue was great. I applaud the ingenuity. But hey, that's what plane building is all about.

@ltshering 2 жыл бұрын

Repaired done professionally, cannot even think of building one like this in India I had a RV 4 aeromodel which I used to fly

@Jager-er4vc 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Jason! Good to see ya again. That wing situation sucks man. Sorry that happened. But look on the bright side. You gained some experience and knowledge about how to repair sheet metal damage to a plane. At some point in the future, you will have to repair something else. It’s inevitable. My dad used to do sheet metal work on planes in exchange for flying lessons. It’s a great skill to have. Keep up the great work my friend! 👍🏼

@Mrsournotes 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work repairing the wing Jason. Yep, those things can be a tad frustrating.👍🏽

@Ronzola1 2 жыл бұрын

Just like a weld will not penetrate a crack in cast iron, it has to be ground out, so the welding wire can reach all the way through the metal. Fiberglass is the same. Resin will not penetrate the crack. Use a box knife to carefully cut a V the full thickness of the fiberglass. You will likely find an area of delamination, somewhat larger than the crack itself. Cut it all out. Then fill the V with chopped, or cut, or even wadded up fiberglass. Work the resin into the fiberglass, being sure to work out any air bubbles. Don't worry about any bumps sticking up. When the fiberglass sets up, dress it down to it's original shape. You can even dress it down a little lower, because you need to go back and cut and install a patch of matte large enough to cover the whole repair. You should have very little hand sanding to do on the outside to finish a perfect repair.

@challenger2ultralightadventure 2 жыл бұрын

That was a fantastic repair. You're hired! LOL Great update. Unfortunately I won't be at Oshkosh this year, but next year I plan on camping under the wing of my airplane while there. Hope to see you there next year. Cheers from Winnipeg.

@Pantherjonvideos 2 жыл бұрын

Such a bummer having a strap break like that..You sell yourself short. That repair is more like 99.999% good...Shoot, if you placed 2 pictures side by side of prior to mishap to repair I don't think I could really tell any difference! It looks fantastic! Have fun in Oshkosh!

@experimental_av 2 жыл бұрын

Well done with the fix. I was just in the store the other day to buy straps for my wing cradle built and i went with the stronger ones. Believe they are for securing loads on trucks. Now i'm glad i did.

@Wowthatsgood 2 жыл бұрын

Why even use the straps? A wooden section cut to match the aerofoil section, as per the plans, is much more secure. Good job on the fix though!

@brent1041 2 жыл бұрын

Those naca ducts are more affective in a high pressure area. If you haven’t cut holes and fully installed them yet your passengers would appreciate them installed on the bottom of the fuselage to give them a lot more airflow.

@ibgarrett 2 жыл бұрын

Makes me need/want to run out to where my wings are hanging and re-do them now as I'm using straps as well.

@Reuben- 2 жыл бұрын

The RV-15 looks pretty neat. It'll be interesting to see what it shares with the other RV's if for no other reason that it may get sub-kits out quicker while they manufacture the model specific parts. A low wing RV, like a -9, are nice but part of my "mission" is getting mobility challenged folks into an airplane, so climbing up on a wing is sketchy. Always great to see your progress reports!

@jerryv9138 2 жыл бұрын

SO sorry to hear about the wing damage, but glad it was fixable!! BELIEVE ME... you would NOT be the 1st Aircraft Owner to 'Beautify with Bondo' if it came to that!! (Experience talking!) =)

@orbitalair2103 2 жыл бұрын

I'll try to remember that session. Tho if its after hours we will miss it. Come by booth 417 Avilution and chat with us. Where are you hanging out at, Vans?

@aggibson74 2 жыл бұрын

Yikes! That wing was probably stalled. Did you use the rudder to pick it up?

@LightAndSportyGuy 2 жыл бұрын

FYI - if you are carrying a bit of aluminum sheet to the back of the hangar. And as you bend over to duck under the wing the back of the sheet will go up. And if your wing is fabric (like mine) it will slice through the fabric like it's not even there.

@marksingletary1759 2 жыл бұрын

Ok … I’m going to put some styrofoam spacers under the straps of my wing sling! (And to think, I was more worried about my wife running into it … in our garage.). Sorry that happened to you, Jason. Nice fix.

@buuntaa1986 2 жыл бұрын

Not surprised the strap broke....they don't look like they can hold much

@LTVoyager 2 жыл бұрын

Surprising that one of those straps would just break. I would suspect the strap fabric was chemically weakened. Have you used any solvents or cements near those straps? I used 6” wide strips of old carpet for my wing rack and they are very stout and have a lot of redundancy given their width.

@JumboShr1mp 2 жыл бұрын

Just ca glue to fix tip

@edluna5224 2 жыл бұрын

Jason, I just spent a week in Canton Ga. and I tried to find your hanger but couldn't. Is there a way to contact you so we could possibly meet the next time I'm in Canton?

@Ebbrush3 2 жыл бұрын

JB-Weld the shit out of it

@1shARyn3 2 жыл бұрын

TRAGEDY ==> are you looking for a show plane? Chalk it up to hangar rash --- more to come in the future. Not significant enough to worry about unless you are a fanatic about aesthetics

@superskullmaster 2 жыл бұрын

I’m confused. The last video I saw he said he was gonna give up building the plane.

@markperkins5664 2 жыл бұрын

He said he was contemplating that, but decided to go to Sun ‘n Fun to reinvigorate himself and see if he still had the passion to continue building. It worked, as he has jumped back in full bore.