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WINGS ON! Nearly Ready to Fly! - Build VLOG 15

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3 жыл бұрын

The project is almost finished… This is bittersweet for sure.
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In this “Airplane Build Vlog” episode of Flight Chops: We install the wings and some of the other final tasks are completed!
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@blancolirio
@blancolirio 3 жыл бұрын
Building an airplane is HUGE endeavor. Now you will find out if you are a builder, or a flyer. Very rare to find someone who does both.... Jb.
@GabbieGirl007
@GabbieGirl007 3 жыл бұрын
your that mighty luscombe guy nice
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Juan! I've enjoyed learning from this build project tremendously. But if I had to pick one thing or the other? I'm a flyer - but again, that is why I picked Van's Aircraft - they are truly amazing flying machines!
@ludvikblondal9885
@ludvikblondal9885 3 жыл бұрын
Being both..so rewarding
@mikeryan6277
@mikeryan6277 3 жыл бұрын
I am a flyer that lives vicariously through builders, maybe some day I will get the opportunity to find out if I am indeed a builder.
@Captndarty
@Captndarty 3 жыл бұрын
That’s why I’m paying Rans to build mine LOL
@SeanDuffyProductions
@SeanDuffyProductions 3 жыл бұрын
Watching these vlogs has been an eye opener into how much work goes into building one of these kits, makes you realise why so many end up unfinished! Have really enjoyed watching.
@TrentonPalmer
@TrentonPalmer 3 жыл бұрын
Getting close! Can’t wait to see the first flight! One day I want to build a RV10
@projekt6_official
@projekt6_official 3 жыл бұрын
I think I speak for everyone when I say, "YESSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!"
@carlospaniagua1001
@carlospaniagua1001 3 жыл бұрын
Someday i'll build my own RV7. Thank you for sharing these amazing experience!
@averagejoe1943
@averagejoe1943 3 жыл бұрын
Ahhhhhhhahah! It’s falling together! I almost shot coffee out my nose! Great content! Keep the videos coming! Awesome videography, you have a great attitude, and you’re very inspiring!
@mikercflyer7383
@mikercflyer7383 3 жыл бұрын
Great working with pros who have all that building experience 👍
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, thanks - this has been a huge learning experience that I've been privileged to be able to share.
@Pilotwisco
@Pilotwisco 3 жыл бұрын
I started out pretty indifferent about the build series compared to your other videos, but now it is one of my most anticipated video series on KZfaq. What a cool thing! Thanks for brining us along Steve!
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, Glad we turned you around :) Thank you for this feedback!
@Mrsournotes
@Mrsournotes 3 жыл бұрын
What a neat group of folks involved in this build FC. Would love to have a cup of coffee with you all.
@WhereNerdyisCool
@WhereNerdyisCool 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing progress! And yes...my GoPro always fails at the needed highlight too! I feel your pain
@Bon3fish
@Bon3fish 3 жыл бұрын
It's always a joy to watch this team work together.
@louisknapp265
@louisknapp265 3 жыл бұрын
Really nice work. Thanks for sharing. Riveting on a group project would be too stressful for me...guaranteed I'd be the one who slipped with the rivet gun and beat the crap out of the thing.
@a-spears
@a-spears 3 жыл бұрын
When this build series started, I was a little ways out from starting at an A&P school, I'm now about 5 months out from completing the course and being eligible to take my O&P test, to be able to watch these and slowly understand more and more of what you all are talking about was a really cool experience
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome! Congrats!
@a-spears
@a-spears 3 жыл бұрын
@Zayne I haven’t competed the schooling yet, I started at the school last September
@markthompson8656
@markthompson8656 3 жыл бұрын
I just Graduated From Spartan in Tulsa OKLA. Friday! Been watching your build too.
@southernpaths2986
@southernpaths2986 3 жыл бұрын
Lol!!! You tricked me about two & a half minutes in… I have that same ringtone!
@colinkennedy1718
@colinkennedy1718 3 жыл бұрын
"This is one of the last of the build vlogs" A bittersweet moment for sure, but that means we're that much closer to Flight Vlogs! You're only at the end of the beginning of your adventures in this aircraft!
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын
100% - the mission planning and execution in this airplane is going to be “Flight Chops Phase 3”!
@donc9751
@donc9751 3 жыл бұрын
@@FlightChops Then you can gradually slide right into to "FlightChops OPS"! It has a nice ring to it. Can't wait to see your maiden flight in her!!!
@halepauhana153
@halepauhana153 3 жыл бұрын
Fingers crossed, I'll get to KOSH myself too. I'll be sporting the "Flight Chops" chops, which i grew out over a year ago now. Hope to see you there!
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome! If we make it, this airplane will be at the Garmin booth :)
@Payne2view
@Payne2view 3 жыл бұрын
It is so nice to see the progress and the enthusiasm/excitement of the team as completion nears.
@thunderbolt513
@thunderbolt513 3 жыл бұрын
Well Steve. Almost done. It's almost like bringing a son to the world. I can't imagine the excitement. Happy landings from Portugal.
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! And agreed that this is like having a child!
@thunderbolt513
@thunderbolt513 3 жыл бұрын
@@FlightChops Well....almost, but it's not difficult to imagine the feeling. Hope it will bring u wonderful moments
@kodimaki5771
@kodimaki5771 3 жыл бұрын
Dude you're almost as bad as Mike Patey leaving us hanging!!! Haha
@imkindofabigdeal4308
@imkindofabigdeal4308 3 жыл бұрын
Pretty stoked that you were able to integrate the latest mods for the 390. That's gonna be a fantastic plane!
@finntheirish13
@finntheirish13 3 жыл бұрын
Super excited cant wait to hear about the test flight!
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын
It’s coming soon! Just need the paperwork!
@Josue_mej
@Josue_mej 3 жыл бұрын
Hear? Can't wait to see it! man, sure wish I could get to OSH!
@WendelltheSongwriter
@WendelltheSongwriter 3 жыл бұрын
Looking good, my man!
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it Wendell!
@steveyork1664
@steveyork1664 3 жыл бұрын
Been with you every step of the build. Been a crazy ride. Can’t wait to see you flying her. 😎😎
@PatrickJWenzel
@PatrickJWenzel 3 жыл бұрын
Regarding dry vs lubricated torquing, you'll find the answer three paragraphs above the torque table you guys were looking at to on page 5-20.
@snappers_antique_firearms
@snappers_antique_firearms 3 жыл бұрын
I helped a friend building rv6 when I was in high school. It was surprisingly easy and fun . One day I hope to own an a kit plane myself. Also this video is impressive and also riveting
@FlightRisk2010
@FlightRisk2010 3 жыл бұрын
That's got to be an amazing feeling when it starts to look like it can really fly and knowing that you and your team is the reason it came together. I can tell a lot of work and skill went into this plane and I think it's one of the most professional quality RV's I have seen. Can't wait to see it leave the ground.
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more!
@SkiDuneTech
@SkiDuneTech 3 жыл бұрын
Wow Steve. I’m so jealous. 4 years since I started my 7 and I’m still on the tail. You have inspired me to go quick build hahah! Great work. Your panel is a dream!
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Andrew! I'm beyond excited to be at this stage!
@DrT_MD
@DrT_MD 3 жыл бұрын
The balloon/air pressure method is genius. I’m literally at the point I need to test my right wing tank before closing out skins. Thank you!
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын
I thought it was pretty ingenious as well.
@blackhawkinternationalsecu6962
@blackhawkinternationalsecu6962 3 жыл бұрын
Oh man. I wanted to see the first start up. Just thinking back what all you went through, and scheduling you had to do because of COVID, and having to wear a mask for most of the time. This is a special plane.
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yeah it’s been a challenge - we figure we lost ~5 months of build time due to the initial strict lock downs and confusion before we got some functional protocols in place to allow us to follow the rules that were established in our province. The Museum is still not allowed to be open to the public though :(
@Timbo428CJ
@Timbo428CJ 3 жыл бұрын
Steve, that's gotta be awesome getting to this point in your build, well done everyone 👍 You'll be up in the air soon 👍👍👍💥
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын
Can't wait! And thanks for being a long time subscriber Tim!
@AviatingWithMel
@AviatingWithMel 3 жыл бұрын
Steve, This build VLOG has been a great series I'll be sad to see it go. But at the same time the test flying VLOG that I hope will follow will be just as interesting. I look forward to the paint and the aircraft taking to the air for the first time! Mel
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын
Test Flight coming soon! (but she'll be flying without paint for at least a year I suspect :)
@AviatingWithMel
@AviatingWithMel 3 жыл бұрын
@@FlightChops Ooooh I do love a bare metal finish. I do suspect that there are many hours of polishing and waxing to keep that metal in good order though! Good luck with the test flights.
@peteranderson037
@peteranderson037 3 жыл бұрын
It's only taken you a little over two years to get to this point with a global pandemic in the middle. It may seem like a long time but compared to most builds you're well ahead of the curve.
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын
Cool yeah - we have a great team. But Glenn a couple hangars over starter about the same time, and had caught right up to us - and he’s done it alone! I will be featuring him some more soon.
@jannepeltonen2036
@jannepeltonen2036 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, getting intense :) And looking like an airplane :) I didn't know there were situations when you *don't* lubricate nuts/bolts - you live and learn.
@jordanworm6923
@jordanworm6923 3 жыл бұрын
I remember thinking when this series started, “man, this will take forever to happen.” Now we are close to the end of this incredible journey, and I wish we could roll back the time! Congrats on all the progress, and especially working through the pandemic the way you guys have!
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын
Haha - yeah, me too. The team has been awesome facing all the challenges that came up these last couple years.
@francisschweitzer8431
@francisschweitzer8431 3 жыл бұрын
@@FlightChops I just posted up top... but I’m still blown away that you and the guys got it together that fast after having endured month of being locked down..... pushed thru and got it done. I love your content, your edit and audio skills ...
@bernardthefourth
@bernardthefourth 3 жыл бұрын
Fine work. Looking forward to seeing this thing go.
@donc9751
@donc9751 3 жыл бұрын
An RV would be an awesome plane to own, and the factory is just down the road!
@seanspoerhase3878
@seanspoerhase3878 3 жыл бұрын
You live near aurora?
@donc9751
@donc9751 3 жыл бұрын
@@seanspoerhase3878 Aurora is only 30 minutes South of me.
@seanspoerhase3878
@seanspoerhase3878 3 жыл бұрын
@@donc9751 ah very cool. I’m in Salem
@descmba
@descmba 3 жыл бұрын
Woo Hoo!!! Get'n closer. Looks good.
@kendavis8046
@kendavis8046 3 жыл бұрын
I could not help but internally see that first scene as AVE tightening to a grunt, then saying "click". I know, you need more precision than that, but I still chuckled.
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын
Uhhhh… wut? Haha - I’m a newbie and have no idea what this means
@afd33
@afd33 3 жыл бұрын
@@FlightChops AvE is another Canadian KZfaqr. He does mostly shop work and tool tear downs/testing. He's a big vulgar, so don't watch him around your kids. The "click" part is cause when he's cranking on a bolt and figures it's tight enough he says "click"
@theRICKbowman
@theRICKbowman 3 жыл бұрын
@@FlightChops AvE is a big engineering / general workshop-wizard KZfaqr from BC who does tool tear downs and reviews, and builds all kinds of stuff. He knows when he can get away with ‘guessing’ the torque spec or when he needs to do it right haha
@kendavis8046
@kendavis8046 3 жыл бұрын
@@FlightChops See replies below. Also, like "This Old Tony" he is a "hand model"
@hoffmanaeronautics6192
@hoffmanaeronautics6192 3 жыл бұрын
Hmmm. Collaboration video? Probably not. Just because the audience overlaps (guilty) doesn’t mean the KZfaqrs will.
@_Levi393
@_Levi393 3 жыл бұрын
It looks beautiful! Great job y’all are working hard there. It will look great in the air! (:
@martymcgill1312
@martymcgill1312 3 жыл бұрын
I'm so excited for you man. This is great stuff!
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Marty!
@francisschweitzer8431
@francisschweitzer8431 3 жыл бұрын
DAMN.... STEVE.... We are SO PROUD OF YOU!!!!! This whole blog ... struggles and all has been an AWESOME SERIES!!!
@crtzmo
@crtzmo 3 жыл бұрын
Bittersweet, indeed! But wow, what a beautiful bird 👌
@CuratedPile
@CuratedPile 3 жыл бұрын
This episode made me cry. Wing attach bolts accessible from outside - you didn't have to hang upside down in the cabin and contort to get the bolts in and then not have any room for your hand and the nuts, let alone room to swing a hammer. The wing attach process in the older models (like my RV-9A) is the single worst part of the whole build. This was when I decided that re-learning to swear is vital to survival. BIG improvement with the -14 - you have no idea how much better that is.
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah - I have heard this is the case - and you can see the guys with previous build experience reacting to how well the RV-14 wings went on.
@CuratedPile
@CuratedPile 3 жыл бұрын
@@FlightChops It was a nightmare. Looked so easy for you. I enjoyed the update - good distraction from my cramming session. INRAT tomorrow. Getting my maximum dose of minima.
@brandonb417
@brandonb417 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, watching these makes me want to build a plane.
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын
YES! Order a practice tool box, sign or mini wing kit to start to learn the skills!
@alanluscombe8a553
@alanluscombe8a553 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic job I’m very happy for you!!!!
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@bryan.meijer
@bryan.meijer 3 жыл бұрын
Great to see the progress! Keep it up guys :)
@bruschi8148
@bruschi8148 3 жыл бұрын
This is exciting!!!
@wingsofmind
@wingsofmind 3 жыл бұрын
You people pl let are doing great job that's amazing
@cgar8377
@cgar8377 3 жыл бұрын
Freakin awesome. We're just waiting on exhaust so we can do the weight and balance. The build has been cool but I just want to fly it. I think the -14 is going to be a classic.
@RowanHawkins
@RowanHawkins Жыл бұрын
Hopefully somebody sees this but when you're torquing bolts, the expectation of the torque wrench manufacturer is that you're only applying Force perpendicular to and at the hand grip. Bracing or gripping at any other point will change when the torque value is reached for the wrench and may not allow you to sufficiently torque the bolt or nut. If the socket isn't directly above the nut you are working on, that offset can also change the actual torque value. Once it clicks you don't need to do any other secondary click checks because that could apply additional torque to the bolt. Also some bolts want a two stage torque requiring a 1.5-2 rotation loosen between the torque operations to pull the bolt into the piece firmly before putting the final torque on the nut side. I have a torque wrench like this one that does foot pounds or newton/meters with a 1/2" drive; a smaller one with 3/8" drive that does inch pounds; and a 1/4 drive screwdriver style for certain electronic assemblies calibrated down to inch/ounces which is used when working with aluminum and steel matings to prevent damage to critical assemblies. 16 in. oz. = 1 in. lb. 12 in. lb. = 1 ft. lb.
@goatflieg
@goatflieg 3 жыл бұрын
I'm overdue on my wing tank testing; hoping to get it done in the garage while paint is drying on the fuselage in the shop. Wash primer, primer and basecoat is on; working on my lettering and graphics; a local artist is doing my nose art tomorrow. Then clearcoat, and the fuselage will be ready for the hangar. In other news: had my first Decathlon flight this morning! Progress is being made... for both of us. Can't wait to see the engine start!
@JoshSinclair
@JoshSinclair 3 жыл бұрын
I'm jealous. Watching this while riveting my RV-14 elevators together.
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын
You’re crushing it man - don’t forget we have a team on this one trying to do it in near record time :)
@JoshSinclair
@JoshSinclair 3 жыл бұрын
​@@FlightChops Yeah really looking forward to seeing yours at OSH. Especially considering I've never even sat in a RV-14 before I pulled the trigger. Ima take tons of pictures so I know "oh that's how it's supposed to look!"
@PatrickJWenzel
@PatrickJWenzel 3 жыл бұрын
I'm jealous you're riveting RV-14 elevators!
@DarylHiers
@DarylHiers 3 жыл бұрын
I'd advise against using RTV for marking bolts, that blob can stay attached on one side and look like its still attached to the other when it's not. In this case it seems to be more for remembering to torque each one 2 times not visual inspection to see if the nut has moved. Paint markers or cotton swap dipped in paint will show visually if the nut has come loose. Saw this exact thing on suspension bolts on off road race car, looked to be tight but RTV blob was dangling on one side.
@GabbieGirl007
@GabbieGirl007 3 жыл бұрын
very cool, makes me want to build an experimental LSA.
@squeakersc063
@squeakersc063 3 жыл бұрын
Those high dollar aircraft parts boxes vans uses do indeed make great signage around the shop. Boxes o' shame if you will.
@billbrisson
@billbrisson 3 жыл бұрын
let me know when you're going to CKK7 to fly with Luke in the RV... I'd love to see that '14 up close!
@chadpm11
@chadpm11 3 жыл бұрын
Dry ice and liquid nitrogen is a tight bolts, bushings, bearings and mechanic's friendly helper.
@sherman8wi
@sherman8wi 3 жыл бұрын
Steve, if you have any footage on how you are getting inside that wing to rivet, I'd really appreciate it. I understand that it's a two-person job, but when you're getting to the edge and you can't get your arm in there, how are you getting in there? I know you had some in this episode, but if you would just please do a how-to get inside that wing to rivet and a riveting 101, I'd really appreciate that, too. Thank you for making these vlogs. They're done really well. Thank you again.
@scottleckliter4992
@scottleckliter4992 3 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to see it at Osh!
@donwhitehead4587
@donwhitehead4587 3 жыл бұрын
Woooohoooo 👍🏻👍🏻
@slicershanks1919
@slicershanks1919 3 жыл бұрын
You mean it looks like an airplane now? Insane!
@TheKevintegra19
@TheKevintegra19 3 жыл бұрын
Very Interesting...
@Okun240
@Okun240 3 жыл бұрын
Pretty cool trick with the 3-in-1 oil - I always tried to name-that-smell for aircraft and now I got it. Also, it seems like every other video on YT mentions a broken Go Pro - I bet that company gets a lot of deserters soon who try a DJI or something else.
@billr8667
@billr8667 3 жыл бұрын
That's a great looking project. 90 percent done. 50 percent to go. All of those wires have to terminate somewhere. ;0
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bill! We're getting close now!
@marsgal42
@marsgal42 3 жыл бұрын
Neat video, as always, but like everybody else I want to see what comes next. 😎 I know how it felt a few weeks ago when I did my first flight after an engine rebuild. This is on a completely different level.
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын
You and me both! :)
@ryancrazy1
@ryancrazy1 3 жыл бұрын
14:07 careful, i believe torque wrenches are only accurate if you pull from the handle at the end.... I don't know for sure, but that two handed grip might throw the torque reading off. granted you had plenty of wiggle room with the torque, and it was definitely torqued enough when you switched to the proper grip. just gotta be careful you don't over torque that way
@chadpm11
@chadpm11 3 жыл бұрын
Per the instructions of my very expensive and expensive to get recertified every 12 months torque wrench the handle is the only area that should be used to apply torque and that said torque should be slow and smoothly applied no jerking or yanking.
@christopherm7702
@christopherm7702 3 жыл бұрын
Thank goodness someone addressed this. Terrible torquing procedures. I know Flightchops probably did not know, but some of those experienced builders should have instructed him on correct procedures.
@christopherm7702
@christopherm7702 3 жыл бұрын
@@chadpm11 Yes, Thak you for commenting on this as well. This is also the reason the military uses super lightweight wrenches so the operator's body and arms are not fatigued by the torque wrench when pulling torque and it can be done as smoothly and accurately as possible. I was cringing the whole time watching this, but I did not want to offend someone. Thank you for commenting.
@mikeryan6277
@mikeryan6277 3 жыл бұрын
Do extensions and cheater bars etc. change torque ?
@ryancrazy1
@ryancrazy1 3 жыл бұрын
​@@mikeryan6277 Yes and no. an extension could theoretically twist. but the torque load should still be applied the same. i think the only problem with extensions is it can allow you to be angled from the bolt (not perfectly 90*) I've never seen anyone use a cheater bar on a torque wrench. They are designed to work in their torque range. no one is going to sell a torque wrench that isn't already long enough to make its max torque.
@sirot655
@sirot655 3 жыл бұрын
Careful grabbing that torque wrench like you did and pulling at weird angles like that. It's designed to be applied on the grip of the wrench and directly 90° or it can not click and let you keep tightening.
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын
yeah - thanks for the insights there. Always appreciate feedback to make things safer
@bobninemire5154
@bobninemire5154 3 жыл бұрын
WhoHooooo !!!
@GaryMCurran
@GaryMCurran 3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful stuff, Steve! It must be amazing to build your own airplane. What you really needed was to get Mike Patey involved! I would love to see what a Patey redesigned RV would come out as! LOL Twenty five percent faster, and fifteen percent more fuel efficient! LOL
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын
Haha - hopefully I can do something with Mike at Osh if he gets Scrappy there too
@GaryMCurran
@GaryMCurran 3 жыл бұрын
@@FlightChops, he'd BETTER get Scrappy there. With that 720 he's got hanging on the nose and that prop, he could fly it there without wings!. Fuel mileage might not be that great, though. Honestly, I'm pretty sure that he'll have Scrappy ready, I hope. Different subject. I don't know the rules in Canada and how they differ from the U.S., but before you fly your aircraft, do you need someone from Transport Canada to come out and look over the build and give you provisional approval to fly the airplane? Did you have Transport Canada coming out DURING the build to check up on it? There was a question about Scrappy and having it inspected the other day, and the FARs say it needs to be inspected before first flight, but I thought it used to be that you had to have regular checks during the build process. However, I don't even have a current medical, let alone having flown in 40 years, and I most certainly am not building my own airplane, so I don't know these things any more.
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын
Yes good point that with in the series, I should spell out in more detail how the inspection process works. I will do that in the next one or the one after. But for how I will briefly confirm that you have it about right - we have several inspections through the process - the first is called “the pre closure inspection” to confirm rivets are good on control surfaces, etc. And then there is a final inspection before the test flight program is allowed. Then we get a final certificate of airworthiness after a trouble free 25 hours flown with in 25 miles of home base. (This is a little bit different than how it works in the U.S.)
@GlenAndFriendsCooking
@GlenAndFriendsCooking 3 жыл бұрын
Looking great Steve! I've got a little something cooking up in a hanger that should be ready to fly by winter... We should meet up at CPT2 - I hear there's a pretty good Fish and Chips place at the end of that runway. P.s. Did you request C-FCGA or was it assigned?
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын
Cool - I have replied to your email - let's stay in touch about that.
@jdeadman
@jdeadman 3 жыл бұрын
Nice catch on the Reg number Flight Chops General Aviation
@EJWash57
@EJWash57 3 жыл бұрын
Congrats on the rollout! We ordered an empennage kit last month (RV-14). Also took a demo ride in N144VA. I'm impressed, and sold. You deserve credit for sharing your project, but I don't see your builder number.
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you! - I'm happy to just see the project working and inspiring people to take a serious look at building. Please let them know "Flight Chops sentchya". My builder number is 140606
@EJWash57
@EJWash57 3 жыл бұрын
@@FlightChops Happy to do it! Gotta put time aside this weekend to watch the full build log.
@DCSCustomFab
@DCSCustomFab 3 жыл бұрын
What kinda paint job are you doing? I love that shiny raw aluminum 👏
@coopergreer3233
@coopergreer3233 3 жыл бұрын
I just got blue balled. I rly wanted to see that engine start!
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын
Haha - sorry - one or two more episodes to catch up the first engine start - but it is worth the wait to see what we went through to get to that point :)
@cam545
@cam545 3 жыл бұрын
Brother, you have an airplane!
@2Phast4Rocket
@2Phast4Rocket 3 жыл бұрын
I started my airplane building project 2 years before this RV14 and I am still not this far along.
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын
Well, I mean, we’re working as a group - That’s a big advantage.
@Combat4271
@Combat4271 3 жыл бұрын
Wow awesome video man, it’s getting close! I can’t wait to see the joy on your face when finally get to fly it! Random question, but what year did you get your Private Pilot License? Just curious.
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 1996
@connectingthedots5230
@connectingthedots5230 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Steve, We are fans of yours and we were wondering if you are going to the EAAs Airventure this year? Thanks, Lena
@lockirocu
@lockirocu 3 жыл бұрын
I find this so intimidating. I'm just finishing my rv14 tail kit. That all seemed very easy compared to this
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын
You’ll get there! They start you with the tail kit as it is a perfect intro to the process - I felt the same way.
@ProMSL
@ProMSL 2 жыл бұрын
I’m surprised the spar bolts didn’t require a safety.
@mrschellfisch
@mrschellfisch 3 жыл бұрын
Fiiiiirst comment, finally. Greetings from Germany, keep it up!
@oldfoto8666
@oldfoto8666 3 жыл бұрын
@hectorherbert6585
@hectorherbert6585 Жыл бұрын
What do you have installed as anti-icing systems..?? (prop/wings..etc)..
@Kataze
@Kataze 3 жыл бұрын
Does FCGA stand for Flight Chops Goes to Airventure? 😆
@MaShcode
@MaShcode 3 жыл бұрын
I see low passes and barrel rolls in your future with this little Ferrari.
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын
But not at the same time :)
@VideographerExperience
@VideographerExperience 3 жыл бұрын
Was that a *torque wrench* ?!
@clinty51
@clinty51 3 жыл бұрын
Has anyone knowledge of torque measurements being affected by the use of an extension ? ..... enough to be negligible/within the range specified ?
@woodwelder
@woodwelder 3 жыл бұрын
Don’t the bolts usually come in from the back ..? That’s what I’ve done in the past ...?
@tasesq
@tasesq 3 жыл бұрын
Why did you mark the bolts with 2 colours of torque seal?
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын
We use two colours to indicate that two of us checked.
@jamesaddison81
@jamesaddison81 3 жыл бұрын
How do you close out the final wing skin? It looks like there are areas where you can’t get a bucking bar in? Great video btw!
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! The last free rivets can be bucked by reaching through the inspection panel openings.
@jamesaddison81
@jamesaddison81 3 жыл бұрын
@@FlightChops clever, I had always wondered that! 👍🏻
@Pacific-Myth
@Pacific-Myth 3 жыл бұрын
It's crazy to think during this time in Ontario, haircuts are illegal.
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah. It's something.
@swiftadventurer
@swiftadventurer 3 жыл бұрын
Nothing worse than grommet holes that are too small when you want to run an additional wire for something new antenna; don’t ask me how I know. 😏
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын
oh dear... hope you found another way to run it.
@wingsofmind
@wingsofmind 3 жыл бұрын
I'd like to be a part of your team...how can I join to work along with you to build like this?
@Qp0int
@Qp0int 10 ай бұрын
Please say about again ;)
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 10 ай бұрын
Aboot.
@charlesincharge6512
@charlesincharge6512 3 жыл бұрын
Steve, do you have an email I can contact you on?
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын
Flightchops at gmail dot com
@AlJay0032
@AlJay0032 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks to government regulation we have seen the great stagnation in general aviation and we are still using the methods of the 1940s to build our airplanes. This excessive regulation is not making flying safer, all it is doing is making it more expensive and preventing as many people as possible from getting into the air.
@kuss2594
@kuss2594 3 жыл бұрын
Sweet Jesus thank you for saying "oriented" and not "orientated".
@PilotFARAIM
@PilotFARAIM 3 жыл бұрын
Did you just use a grinder on Aluminum? If so, That is a Big No-No. Set a safe example.
@flyinfool2
@flyinfool2 3 жыл бұрын
He is using a Scotchbrite wheel, is intended for deburring and finishing aluminum edges.
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын
Scotchbrite / soft wheel side of the grinding station is what I used to debur, yes.
@PilotFARAIM
@PilotFARAIM 3 жыл бұрын
@@FlightChops OK Steve, Thanks for clarifying.
@kawasakifly
@kawasakifly 3 жыл бұрын
Is a mask required to build the plane? I’m confused
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын
It is if we'd like to do it with in the facilities of this museum, yes.
@kawasakifly
@kawasakifly 3 жыл бұрын
@@FlightChops thanks for clarifying brother. See you at osh kosh!
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