Rick and Lori's RV-7A
Builders Page
N712RL
Our RV-7A starting dates:
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Start Dates
Tools - 8/26/02
The Package - 8/26/02
Empennage - 8/31/02
Fuselage - 10/18/02
N712RL - 11/25/02
Instruments - 3/3/03
QBWings - 4/8/03
Finishing Kit - 5/28/03
Electrical - 8/2/03
Engine - 9/7/03
Hangar Work - 4/21/04
Test Flight - Spring, 2004?
Total Cost as Built (Excel Sheet)
Current Status (110 hrs
of flying time)
January 15, 2005 - Starting to fly around the countryside. Places Flown We love the view from 11,500 feet. (And, also from 1500 feet AGL) Lori says she would rather be flying than driving. It's well worth the 21 months of building.
Currently working on landing gear fairings. They are a long, tedious task. We hope to put some paint on the plane this spring.
Getting to know us:
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Above was our initial flight. Below is our current work in progress. A fresh paint job by Matthews Aviation in Yerington, Nevada. They did a professional job at a reasonable price. Click on the image for a bigger picture.
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Welcome to our web page. Designed particularly for those interested in building aircraft.
This is where is starts. For those who have never flown in an RV, you need to check out the Van's Aircraft facility in Aurora, Oregon.
My wife and I took a tour and we are sold. The courtesy flight was just icing on the cake. My wife is amazed at how much room there is in the cabin of the RV7. For me, I'm amazed at every aspect of Van's (the friendly service, helpful suggestions, solid built aircraft, short takeoff roll, and the fact that Van himself still works at the facility, ensuring that things are run as they should.)
Our next step is a little more serious as we put together a financial plan for building and owning an aircraft. We will keep everyone informed as we move along in our RV adventure.
~Rick and Lori Threet