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Fuselage QB & Finishing Kit Pickup – RV-10 Flight

I got a call during spring break that the fuse QB and finishing kit were ready to be picked up. This was 5-6 months ahead of schedule but definitely welcome news since September and October are usually marching band months for our family. I got time off scheduled for work, Read more

By olanandkate, 5 monthsApril 6, 2025 ago
Empennage

EAA AirVenture 2024 & Fiberglass Work

It has been too long since I’ve been able to work on the airplane. Kids’ activities (and the volunteer work to go with it), church service, my school work (I’m now working on my MBA through WGU), and trying to spend more time with the kids has taken alot of Read more

By olanandkate, 1 yearJuly 31, 2024 ago
Research

Airventure 2022

My family and I went to Oshkosh this year and stayed the entire week (Mon-Fri). I am overwhelmed with how much there was to look at, watch, and to learn about while I was there. I wanted to list some of the key takeaways from Airventure and lessons I learned Read more

By olanandkate, 3 yearsAugust 3, 2022 ago

Aircraft Build Time

Airplane sectionBuild time (hrs)
Avionics/Electronics9
S06 - Vertical Stabilizer22.5
S07 - Rudder34.25
S08 - Horizontal Stabilizer49.75
S09 - Elevators59
S10 - Tailcone75.75
S11 - Empennage Attach27.75
S12 - Empennage Fairings26.5
S13 - Main Spar18.25
S14 - Wing Ribs35.5
S15 - Rear Spar29.25
S16 - Top Skins32.75
S17 - Outboard Leading Edge34.75
S18 - Fuel Tank79.5
S20 - Bottom Skins42.25
S21 - Aileron35.5
S22 - Flap44
S23 - Aileron Actuation11
S24 - Wing Tip Installation14.5
S29 - Fuselage Side Skins4
S30 - Step Installation2
S32 - Tailcone Attach14.75
S36 - Brake Lines4.5
S38 - Rudder Pedals & Brake System9.5
Total716.5
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