Push Tubes and Autopilot Servo - RV-7A

Push Tubes and Autopilot Servo - RV-7A | EP4.1

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Ай бұрын

Woohoo! We've moved up a number. Find out just what that means by watching.
I've started installing electronics--that's exciting. I've also invested in some non-airplane related electronics. That's also exciting.
In order to map out my wiring harness, I'm installing LRUs (Line Replaceable Units -- or components) into the aircraft starting with the pitch AP servo. In order to install the servo, I need to install the linkage. So here we are.
I apologize in advance for the silly conversation, but I liked it. So I left it in. If you didn't like it, much like critique of my shoddy craftsmanship: keep it to yourself. 😉
I had a lot of fun with this episode. I hope you have fun watching it.
Primer Pistol: www.aircraft-tool.com/Detail?...
(often out of stock--buy it if it's available, even if you're not ready to prime but feel like at some point in your life you might want to)
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I'm Ryan, an aviation enthusiast who has decided to build his own aircraft and publish the entire process online for others to watch along. If you have ever want to build an airplane, this is a great glimpse at what it takes.
The airplane is a two-person experimental kit built aluminum plane capable of over 200 miles per hour, and a range of over 700 miles. The kit is manufactured by Van's Aircraft, one of the most prolific kit providers on the planet, now embroiled in a Chapter 11 reorganization process in order to prevent bankruptcy ;-). The airplane is aerobatic, functional, and fun. The build is challenging, time consuming, fun and rewarding.
Check out my instagram @ryanflyspdx
Also check out my website, ryanflys.com, I'll be updating this more regularly. You'll catch daily updates, quick access to videos, and more information about the project.
Please note, this channel is for entertainment only and should not be used as build advice/consultation. I am an amateur builder sharing my experience.

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@EJWash57 Ай бұрын

Hey Ryan, fellow Van’s RV builders here (RV-14 - husband/wife team). We’re in the early stages of the Empennage Kit. So far, I’ve only documented our build through still photography. I’ve shot video on video cameras and Go Pros, but have never edited footage into an amateur production. I’ve never dedicated the time to tackle that particular learning curve - and it’s a steep one! Our son has a degree in Film Production, and through him I learned how much work, crew, and hundreds of hours that goes into the final presentation of even a :10-minute short film. I appreciate, and respect, the time you invest in sharing your project with us, the audience. I’ve followed many experimental/amateur-built aircraft builders over the last several years that share their projects via You Tube. I’ve always gotten something out of every video I’ve watched. Sometimes it’s something to build skill on. Honestly, sometimes there are examples of practices to stay far away from. There are online video examples of project burnout. IMHO, the desire to produce build videos is an attributing factor. Time gets spread too thin. Shooting and editing digs into build time even for movie videographers, especially for those that are still working a “9-to-5” on top of family commitments. So, share with us - when you have the time.

@RyanFlysPDX Ай бұрын

It’s nice to hear from someone who has an inside perspective on video editing. It’s an incredible amount of time. When first working with videographers in my full time, I was presented with a rule of thumb: every minute of final footage you see equates to an hour of editing and post-production. This was for 2:00-5:00 product videos, and didn’t include shooting, setup, etc. it blew me away. Now, I’m not quite that polished, but it takes time. 5-10 hours extra per video is what I’ve come to figure. But I absolutely love the process. It’s become a second passion alongside building the plane. It’s slowed things down, for sure, but the videos and kind words from supporters has also kept me going. Luckily I have an incredibly supporting family and partner that allow me to have two passions, as I think very few would find the time to do both. Currently my situation supports it, and I hope that continues. If push came to shove, I’d have to step away from the videos to finish the plane. But I’m hopeful we can continue both as the journey thus far has been amazing.

@EJWash57 Ай бұрын

@@RyanFlysPDX Your having a passion for videography certainly helps, and I can see where that helps reduce post-production time. I'd send my son my raw footage to edit, but even with his generous Dad Discount, I can't afford him!

@RyanFlysPDX Ай бұрын

@EJWash57 “No future flights unless you produce some video, bucko.” 😂

@EJWash57 Ай бұрын

@@RyanFlysPDX DEAL!

@toddjohnson9528 Ай бұрын

I used to love watching your videos. But you not knowing about alpaca schedules has really just made me seriously reconsider how you can even build an airplane!🤣🤣 Seriously, thanks again for my weekly dose of building fun. I enjoy your quips and watching the details of the build. It's fun for me because you document (and make fun of) the experiences every new builder goes through; I wish I had that benefit when I was thinking about building a plane. Thru you I get to relive those great moments. I have a neighbor who also documents their work. And the comments are over the top. I am glad you are dismissing those comments; it must be nice for those perfect people who have never made a mistake to criticize and know everything.

@RyanFlysPDX Ай бұрын

Thank you for the fantastic comment-appreciate it! It’s good to know a lot of builders out there struggle with direction, indecision, and how to set a rivet. Ok maybe it’s just me in that last one. I’ve chosen to embrace the learning process rather than refute it ever happened. Or, I don’t know, maybe some of these asshats really did crawl out of a womb knowing how to build an airplane?? There’s been a few detractors. Luckily most of them have left the channel and are someone’s BBQ channel angrily commenting on the doneness of a steak. It’s better that way.

@toddjohnson9528 Ай бұрын

The fun of building a Vans is learning every moment and sharing what you learned. And every night is a progressive learning moment. Vans plans it that way. And if you mess up, everything can be fixed. The struggle is real and glory is the personal growth during the journey. And I hope you didn’t direct the asshats to my BBQ channel. You already ruined alpaca’s for me; not BBQ too.

@RyanFlysPDX Ай бұрын

Ha! No, just the folks in the peanut gallery that have to comment “raw,” “you forgot to cook it,” or “too bad you ruined it.” I’ve never seen a topic so polarizing as trying to cook a steak. I feel for you. The minute you unite the sides of cook temp a vegan has to wander in and start throwing the word “carcass” around to try and prove a point. No way man.

@katherinemoss3441 Ай бұрын

😂😂😂 love this dialogue! What the heck is an alpaca meet and greet? You crack me up!🦙🦙🦙

@Tommy-B. Ай бұрын

I think I mentioned it before in one of your first few videos, but I really like your style of videos. I just wish it wasn’t a 7A. I have some interest in a 10 or 15, but I’ll probably end up doing a sling high wing. I’m becoming an expert on vans kits though. Thanks to people like yourself that keep me engaged.

@RyanFlysPDX Ай бұрын

Totes understand if the 7 ain’t your jam. For me, anything experimental is interesting, but not everything is a potential project, so I get it. There’s a few others I’d like to build-maybe one day-but only a few. Glad the videos can be interesting still. Even if the wing is in the wrong spot.

@Tommy-B. Ай бұрын

@@RyanFlysPDX the only gripe I have with the 7 is that I’m 5’15” and I don’t think I’d fit too well. But the more think about it, I do like the view out of a high wing.

@RyanFlysPDX Ай бұрын

@Tommy-B. At 4’23” I fit quite well in the 7. 😉 Jokes aside, it’s definitely not ideal for anyone in the 6’ (1.8m) or above category. However, it’s because of that that it fits my garage, my budget, and really works out to be a great “fit” all around. My doctor who does my medical says “I’ll fly any plane with the wing above me: I want to see the ground below me.”

@Tommy-B. Ай бұрын

@@RyanFlysPDX The doc’s reasoning is right in line with my own. Garage/hangar definitely is more of a concern for anything I’m looking at.

@texan2560 17 күн бұрын

I'm about to start on a F1 Rocket build and watching your videos helps a lot.

@RyanFlysPDX 17 күн бұрын

That’s awesome! The F1 is such a cool plane. Talk about a hot rod. I’ve been known to drool over some F1s I’ve seen completed on occasion. Thanks for following and sharing!

@carlsonthomas Ай бұрын

Good work! The new camera does a good job and the music was complimentary. More progress on the build! 😃👍🏻

@RyanFlysPDX Ай бұрын

I love the camera. Glad others are finding the footage more appealing as well! Thanks for following-more soon!

@katherinemoss3441 Ай бұрын

Amazing Ryan!!❤

@Tommy-B. Ай бұрын

“Between those ears is fluff.” 😂

@RyanFlysPDX Ай бұрын

Believe it or not, the absurdity demonstrated here is about 90% of the conversation at my home.

@Tommy-B. Ай бұрын

@@RyanFlysPDX I certainly hope so. 😂

@tn1509 Ай бұрын

Disregard negative people bud. You are doing just great 😊

@RyanFlysPDX Ай бұрын

We’ve got like 99% good feedback. Works for me. 🙂 Thanks for the motivation. And reassurance.

@tn1509 Ай бұрын

@@RyanFlysPDXin fact you are the one who gives motivation and reassurance. I am considering building my own airplane and actually sorting out all the difficulties in such a project ... I find it better to make sure it's a realistic project before starting buying stuff 😅

@RyanFlysPDX Ай бұрын

Wish I would have done that… 🤣 I’m so grateful I can take on this project. It such an amazing experience!! I recommend it to anyone who has the patience, the resources, the requisite skills. Essentially, after taking the personal inventory step it appears you are. Good luck!

@Mrsournotes2 Ай бұрын

Excellent video and workmanship as usual!

@RyanFlysPDX Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@JM46jm Ай бұрын

Excellent. Looking really good.

@RyanFlysPDX Ай бұрын

Thank you! It’s coming together… slowly. 😉

@brokenbiker09 Ай бұрын

Good to see you using v blocks and other equipment to get things accurate. I'll wait until I get to the same stage before commenting on work quality - I'm appreciating seeing what you're doing so I can use it as another reference to what I will need to do.

@RyanFlysPDX Ай бұрын

Plenty of times I’ll “make do” but plenty of others I’ll stop and find an appropriate way to get an acceptable result. It’s a balance.

@APPilot Ай бұрын

Man that’s so nice it has push rods, especially for the auto pilot servo. Servos with bridal cables can be a pain. Cables in general especially on pipers

@APPilot Ай бұрын

Especially with temp change effecting cable tension and stretch over time and chafing into things when they gain slack

@RyanFlysPDX Ай бұрын

I’ve seen some of the rigging on other builds and restorations. Yeah, doesn’t look fun. And I just watched a video on guy wires for a biplane. It’s like tuning a freakin harp.

@APPilot Ай бұрын

Yeah and if the yoke isn’t pushed in so the stabilator is neutral on a Piper, it changes the tension of the alieron cables when you check them. Wiled

@smithnyiu Ай бұрын

Beautiful workmanship. Make sure you have a discreet to disable ESP with that autopilot. And make the servos easy to get to for when they fail.

@RyanFlysPDX Ай бұрын

I’ve seen a lot of discussion on that lately. 🙂 ESP will be disabled during certain phases of flight automatically. I’m in the middle of a wiring diagram now and was literally planning the wires for AP disconnect and related items a few hours ago. Quick access was top of mind here.

@smithnyiu Ай бұрын

@@RyanFlysPDX perfect answer. The best solution I've seen is an actual switch to disable it ESP alone, but that is a lot more work. If you are not planning on a lot of formation flying the current method for phase of flight is probably fine. The servos might be fine now also. There was a period recently where the failure rate was high. Still something to be prepared for.

@RyanFlysPDX Ай бұрын

Yeah, I’m cleared of the manufacture dates on those servos. They narrowed it down and were good on warranties-but thankfully that’s a bullet I dodged.

@jeff11030 Ай бұрын

Happy birthday!

@RyanFlysPDX Ай бұрын

Almost!

@norwichcadet Ай бұрын

I like the new camera quality, and yes you definitely should have at least gotten a photo of the alpaca to show us! I am finishing up the left elevator of my 7 build and when I was doing the rudder I re-watched your rudder video and noted you left out the 2 tip strips. Ok, I said to myself, don’t do what Ryan did… Proudly sunk the last rivet and stood back to bask in the glory of my finished rudder. I had diligently followed the instructions, surely nothing was wrong. Then I noticed 2 little pieces of primed metal on the table….facepalm. So now my fiancé has me watch your videos and if you make a comment about this or that to watch out for I am supposed to write “Ryan” in the instructions to not repeat the mistake.

@RyanFlysPDX Ай бұрын

Ha! This is great. The struggles of every builder, I believe. But it touches on something I really battle with when creating the videos. What about the myriad mistakes I’ve made lying in wait, undiscovered. I’d hate to have people follow me down the wrong path. A few times I’ve discovered them weeks later and tried to update folks. Ultimately we’re all responsible to follow our own instructions, and if anything I’ve highlight more pitfalls than created so I take peace of mind in that. Thanks for sharing! And sage advice above: “Don’t do what Ryan did…”

@norwichcadet Ай бұрын

Just to be clear, you aren’t my and hopefully other builder’s only source. I have 8-10 other build logs bookmarked. Sadly, most of the ones linked on vansairforce are no longer available but it’s enough to fill in some gaps/best practices. But it would be fun to say later on to the question “where’d you learn to build an airplane?”…from KZfaq of course! You can learn anything on there.

@RyanFlysPDX Ай бұрын

@norwichcadet yeah, I think every builder has a file of build logs. Makes you really feel for the first few folks who had to piece this together on their own, huh?!

@flyyourdream9716 Ай бұрын

Ryan! We are literally at the same point. I did notice you are in the middle hole for the pitch servo arm. I believe and the tech counselor said it’s the outermost hole for both the pitch and role servo arm. I accidentally put my pushrod in the middle hole on the roll servo and was told to correct it.

@RyanFlysPDX Ай бұрын

Hmm… I may have to do some research. At the class I took it was encouraged to have it as far in as possible, and for the RV 7 it would be the middle. I think some of this will be preference (torque/resolution versus throw-a tradeoff) but some will be mechanically impossible (lack of throw-servo pushed beyond 100 degrees). Thank you for pointing this out. Off to read my notes and some other reference material!

@RyanFlysPDX Ай бұрын

I will also say: some of this is up in the air until I get the stab and elevator on. Push tube length, etc. will all need to be readdressed once I can measure throws.

@flyyourdream9716 Ай бұрын

Interesting. Check out the diagram in the G3X manual for the RV 7 install.

@flyyourdream9716 Ай бұрын

@@RyanFlysPDX that’s true. I may be focusing on the manual too much. But we will see. Let me know what you find out. If the center hole is the bees knees, I’d rather be in that one too.

@RyanFlysPDX Ай бұрын

@@flyyourdream9716 you mean the one I had open and claimed “was a breath of fresh air” and “well written.” May have been well written, but certainly wasn’t well read-by me at least. 😂 I’ll review again. Thanks, again, for pointing this out!

@bertschb Ай бұрын

Great to see your progress Ryan. I am SO impressed that you are building in such a small space. I have a large hangar and it seems crowded at times.

@RyanFlysPDX Ай бұрын

It’ll be nice to finally stretch out when the time comes, but I’m making do! I love my little garage! Definitely forces me to keep clean. Somewhat. 🙃

@jetmech88 Ай бұрын

I think we have verified the quality of your character based on your strong defense of the cognitive capabilities of alpacas. On a separate note, another great video. Can’t wait to see how the channel evolves with the new camera.

@RyanFlysPDX Ай бұрын

I’m very excited about the camera. You know when you think, “I should have done this a long time ago” you made the right decision on your purchase. I really took a stand for those alpacas. I hope they appreciate. 🦙

@flyingcarguy Ай бұрын

So what camera did start using? Also love waking up Sundays and watching your progress!

@RyanFlysPDX Ай бұрын

Well, it’s a whole thing. I’ve priced cameras for a while, and finally wound up with the Rebel SL3. It was at the far reaches of what I could justify spending, but offered 4K video (+ 4K timelapse), among other things. I just returned from buying a lens and saw that the D50 (mirrorless) is now in my price range and the SL3 on clearance. Frick. Oh well. Timing has never been my thing (see: Van’s airplane build). I have a 18mm-55mm, a 50mm (f/1.8), and now a 10mm-18mm. All have proven to be necessary depending on the angle and desire. Turns out cameras are a close second to airplanes as far as expensive hobbies (maybe I should add sailing to my interests, too…). But I really enjoy the improvement. As an unexpected bonus, my computer seems to handle the files a little better, so I save time in creating proxy footage.

@G_Money72 Ай бұрын

Shop looks great. Parts look great. Envious of your project. Maybe your next build will be. CriCri! Well if you think space is an issue.

@RyanFlysPDX Ай бұрын

Yeah, a Sonex or MicroJet might have offered a bit more elbow room in the garage. However those cockpits are certainly the opposite! Thanks for the kind words!!

@ronbrock2871 Ай бұрын

Ok, you did this to yourself, but now we need video of the ALPACAS…. MORE COMMENTARY REQIRED! P.S. the woman speaking? Who, what… inquiring minds want to know. lol

@RyanFlysPDX Ай бұрын

Well, the alpacas were hard to get to. They were popular and I was sidetracked by the Nashville Hot Chicken food cart. As soon as we got close, the fella who accompanied (chaperoned?) the alpacas said that Chomp Chomp was a predator to them. I understood that you can’t often mix domesticated animals and a bloodthirsty (I assume) and murderous camelid mammal, but I assumed the alpaca was the predator here. We separated Chomp Chomp and the alpaca but then the real predators, the 5-7 year old kids, came out of freakin nowhere with sweaty palms full of feed that they were either carrying for just such an occasion or otherwise produced magically because I looked and I saw no feed bag, and these little devils were shoving their way to the front of crowd with their tiny little feed filled fists. It was about at that time I bowed out and headed home with zero footage and nary a cell phone pic for proof the entire ordeal even took place…

@ronbrock2871 Ай бұрын

Now that was funny! The best, and funniest things in life just cant be made up. !!!

@mathieusan Ай бұрын

nice tie rods. I thought you were gonna prime coat the end cones (where the rod-ends fastened) also, but they are just bare. Also do the drawing not call for lockwire on these lock nuts?

@RyanFlysPDX Ай бұрын

I believe the cones have a clear anodizing. I’ll check. But many folks don’t prime (it creates a difficult fit) and I guess at this point I’m just following along a bit… No safety wire here, just jam nuts. But even those are loose as I have to adjust length slightly when I mount my stab and elevator.

@mikespencer237 Ай бұрын

I think the new camera is fine! I'm asking because I honestly don't know, is priming like you do a true benefit or is it a Vans thing or is your location prone to corrosion? You're plane is turning out great! I would love to see some teasers of your final paint job ideas. BTW my sister loved Alpacas until one blew the worlds biggest loogie in her face! I almost threw up laughing......

@RyanFlysPDX Ай бұрын

I’m in a pretty moist environment (PNW). I also recognized that this likely won’t be my forever plane, and I felt I could appeal to a much wider group of buyers if it was primed. It just felt right to me. I had no idea how much time and expense were involved in priming. I’d still do it again, but it makes me shudder to think about doing it again. I’ve been sketching schemes for a while now. I have some that I’ve taken pretty far and really like. I’ll have to think about how I want to share. I would like a bit of an unveiling with a little surprise. Maybe even coordinate a surprise on myself… 🤔 Everyone’s favorite question at the alpaca booth was “do they spit.” Guess your sister found out the hard way.

@mikespencer237 Ай бұрын

@@RyanFlysPDX Thanks for the reply, it all makes sense, except the Alpaca stuff! LOL!

@cbkillion Ай бұрын

All that talk about alpacas and then nothing...?!? What a tease! In other news, I'm back building! Also, it looks like I'm picking up a DRDT-2 dimpler and a pneumatic squeezer -- any tips?

@RyanFlysPDX Ай бұрын

Awesome! For the squeezer: get as many yokes as you can afford. I love being able to squeeze. Longeron, 4”, 4” no hole. That said, sometimes my comfort with squeezing led to a lack of ability with bucking-it’s a balance. Don’t use it with an inline oiler. It likes the white grease. For the drdt, set it up correctly and lock it in. It’s worth checking still occasionally, but shouldn’t need adjustment. Build a study surround that holds the material at the correct height. Having 26” off to each side can be helpful. Biggest thing, make sure you surround, or table, keeps the same “overhang” or undercut as the drdt itself. Some materials will need to curve back down and under the machine-don’t let your table prevent this. I owe the group alpaca footage.

@quintinbrand1885 Ай бұрын

You might be the Marlboro man from the movie “Harley Davidson and the Marlboro man” with them Shoes still going strong after chapter 2.. uhh 3… what was the logics again 😬. Ciao!

@RyanFlysPDX Ай бұрын

Maybe I’ll get new boots for my birthday too…