Follow the exciting journey of Gunnar and I (Larry) building a Van's RV-7A kit airplane. This is a personal log documenting every step, from the first rivet to the final flight. Join us as we transform a kit into a dream.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Explore the main stages of this ambitious airplane build. Each section details the hours spent, challenges overcome, and milestones achieved.

Empennage

The empennage, or tail section, is the foundation of stability. Follow the initial steps of construction and watch as the horizontal and vertical stabilizers take shape.

Wings - Not Started

Fuselage- Not Started

Avionics- Not Started

Current build time

As of today, the total build time for the RV-7A stands at: 42.5 hours.

Location

North Fort Myers Florida, United States

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