Papa Lima Bravo RV-8 build log

Index

RV-8 Build Log Index

A categorized index of published Papa Lima Bravo build, flying, and maintenance posts.

Published log

545 posts grouped by the original build-log sections and current content categories.

Total build time
2027.5 hours
Maintenance
51 hours
Flight
233.05 hours

46 posts

Flying

Flight notes, training, trips, and post-build RV ownership in motion.

1 hour maintenance / 233.05 hours flight

  1. First RV-7 Flight (0 hrs)
  2. First flight in an RV-8 (0 hrs)
  3. Aero in Mike's RV-7
  4. Flying with Jack
  5. Cambridge with Jack & Mike
  6. Frederick Lunch Flight
  7. Oshkosh 2014!
  8. ¡VIVA CHILE!
  9. Sun 'N Fun - 2016
  10. CFI Practical Exam Notes
  11. Tailwheel Endorsement 
  12. CFI-I Add-On Practical Exam Notes
  13. Commercial Multi-Engine Add-On
  14. Helicopter Intro
  15. Multi-Engine Instructor
  16. Helicopter Private Pilot Add-On
  17. Recent Helicopter Flights
  18. Trip to Pittsburgh
  19. Instrument Helicopter Add-On
  20. Flight to John's
  21. McLean Clan Visit
  22. Helicopter Intro for my mum
  23. Triple Tree Fly-in
  24. Eastern shore R-22 with Steven
  25. The Snyder Family
  26. Ski Whitetail in the R-44
  27. Yard Hopping
  28. Solo over York County
  29. Dad and Uncle Joe
  30. Helo lunch with Maja
  31. Bullock flies the R-44!
  32. Task-Based Phase 1: What It Is and Why I Chose It
  33. First Flight!!!! 1 hour maintenance / 1 hour flight
  34. Flights 2-5: The First Two Weeks
  35. Flying & Performance - First report 6.3 hours flight
  36. Back in the Air: July Flying Log
  37. Airspeed Calibration: The 4-Leg GPS Method
  38. Stall Testing
  39. Vx and Vy: Five Flights to Find the Best Climb
  40. The W42 Visit: Flying to See a Friend (Within the Test Area)
  41. Baltimore Martin State: The First $100 Hamburger
  42. Phase 1 Complete: 40 Hours, 64 Days, 35 Flights 40.45 hours flight
  43. First Passenger: Phase 2 Begins
  44. Cross Country by RV-8: A Farewell Flight Before Foreign Service 40.3 hours flight
  45. Sunrise Over Manhattan: Flying the Hudson River Corridor 2 hours flight
  46. Two Year Anniversary! 143 hours flight

9 posts

Maintenance

Inspection, troubleshooting, tuning, and ownership notes after first flight.

50 hours maintenance

  1. Maintenance Phase 1: The Tear-Down List
  2. Maintenance and Tuning - First report 30 hours maintenance
  3. Induction snorkel & oil cooler bypass 3 hours maintenance
  4. Nose Seal: Part deux 3 hours maintenance
  5. Low Oil Pressure 1 hour maintenance
  6. Nose Oil Leak, Part Three: The Prop, the Paper Towels, and the Real Culprit 10 hours maintenance
  7. Oil Change and Misc Maintenance 3 hours maintenance
  8. Blackstone Report #1: What 7 Hours of Break-In Looks Like
  9. Blackstone Reports #2 and #3: The Break-In Arc

106 posts

Empennage

Tail-kit work, including stabilizers, rudder, elevators, and trim tab.

275.5 hours build

Horizontal Stabilizer

72 hours build
  1. Horizontal Stab 1 1 hour build
  2. Horizontal Stab 2 (1 hr) 1 hour build
  3. Horizontal Stab 3 (0 hrs)
  4. Horizontal Stab 4 (0 hrs)
  5. Horizontal Stab 5 (1.75 hrs) 2 hours build
  6. Horizontal Stab 6 (2 hrs) 2 hours build
  7. Horizontal Stab 7 (1 hr) 1 hour build
  8. Horizontal Stab 8 (1 hr) 1 hour build
  9. Horizontal Stab 9 (2.0 hrs) 2 hours build
  10. Horizontal Stab 10 (1.5 hrs) 1.5 hours build
  11. Horizontal Stab 11 (0.5 hr) 1 hour build
  12. Horizontal Stab 12 (2.5 hrs) 2.5 hours build
  13. Horizontal Stab 13 (4.5 hrs) 4.5 hours build
  14. Horizontal Stab 14 (3.0 hrs) 3 hours build
  15. Horizontal Stab 15 (0.5 hr) 1 hour build
  16. Horizontal Stab 16 (4.0 hrs) 4 hours build
  17. Horizontal Stab 17 (1.0 hr) 1 hour build
  18. Horizontal Stab 18 (1.5 hrs) 1.5 hours build
  19. Horizontal Stab 19 (0.75 hr) 1 hour build
  20. Horizontal Stab 20 (6.5 hrs) 6.5 hours build
  21. Horizontal Stab 21 (5.0 hrs) 5 hours build
  22. Service Bulletin 14-01-31 (1) 1.5 hours build
  23. Service Bulletin 14-01-31 (2) 5 hours build
  24. Service Bulletin 14-01-31 (3) 3 hours build
  25. Service Bulletin 14-01-31 (4) 5 hours build
  26. Service Bulletin 14-01-31 (5) 2 hours build
  27. Service Bulletin 14-01-31 (6) 4 hours build
  28. Service Bulletin 14-01-31 (7) 3.5 hours build
  29. Service Bulletin 14-01-31 (8) 2.5 hours build
  30. Empennage Tips 1 3 hours build

Vertical Stabilizer

23.25 hours build
  1. Vertical Stab 1 (0.25 hr) 0.25 hours build
  2. Vertical Stab 2 (2.0 hrs) 2 hours build
  3. Vertical Stab 3 (3.0 hrs) 3 hours build
  4. Vertical Stab 4 (5.0 hrs) 5 hours build
  5. MARATHON! Vertical Stab 5 / Rudder 7 (13.0 hrs) 13 hours build

Elevators

84.25 hours build
  1. Elevators 1 (4.0 hours) 4 hours build
  2. Elevators 2 (0.5 hr) 0.5 hours build
  3. Elevators 3 (0.75 hr) 0.75 hours build
  4. Elevators 4 (2.0 hrs) 2 hours build
  5. Elevators 5 (2.0 hrs) 2 hours build
  6. Elevators 6 (1.5 hrs) 1.5 hours build
  7. Elevators 7 (1.5 hrs) 1.5 hours build
  8. Elevators 8 (2.0 hrs) 2 hours build
  9. Elevators 9 (3.0 hrs) 3 hours build
  10. Elevators 10 (4.0 hrs) 4 hours build
  11. Elevators 11 (4.0 hrs) 4 hours build
  12. Elevators 12 (1.0 hr) 1 hour build
  13. Elevators 13 (2.0 hrs) 2 hours build
  14. Elevators 14 (5.0 hrs) 5 hours build
  15. Elevators 15 (2.5 hrs) 2.5 hours build
  16. Elevators 16 (1.0 hr) 1 hour build
  17. EAA Tech Counselor Inspection
  18. Elevators 17 (3.5 hrs) 3.5 hours build
  19. Elevators 18 (1.5 hrs) 1.5 hours build
  20. Elevators 19 (1.5 hrs) 1.5 hours build
  21. Elevators 20 (4.5 hrs) 4.5 hours build
  22. Ordered new left elevator
  23. Elevators 21 (5.0 hours) 5 hours build
  24. Elevators 22 (2.0 hrs) 2 hours build
  25. Elevators 23 (0.5 hr) 0.5 hours build
  26. Elevators 24 (2.0 hrs) 2 hours build
  27. Elevators 25 (1.25 hrs) 1.25 hours build
  28. Elevators 26 (1.25 hrs) 1.25 hours build
  29. Elevators 27 (1.5 hrs) 1.5 hours build
  30. Elevators 28 (4.0 hrs) 4 hours build
  31. A little bit of everything... (3.0 hrs) 3 hours build
  32. Elevators 29 (1.0 hr) 1 hour build
  33. Elevators 30 (4.0 hrs) 4 hours build
  34. Empennage Tips 3 7 hours build
  35. Empennage tips 5 4 hours build

Rudder

28 hours build
  1. Rudder 1 (1.0 hr) 1 hour build
  2. Rudder 2 (2.0 hrs) 2 hours build
  3. Rudder 3 (1.0 hr) 1 hour build
  4. Rudder 4 (1.5 hrs) 1.5 hours build
  5. Rudder 5 (1.0 hr) 1 hour build
  6. Rudder 6 (0.5 hr) 0.5 hours build
  7. Rudder 8 (1.0 hr) 1 hour build
  8. Rudder Problems
  9. Rudder 9 (2.0 hrs) 2 hours build
  10. Rudder 10 (1.5 hrs) 1.5 hours build
  11. Rudder 11 (1.0 hr) 1 hour build
  12. Rudder 12 (1.0 hr) 1 hour build
  13. Rudder 13 (0.75 hr) 1 hour build
  14. Rudder 14 (4.0 hrs) 4 hours build
  15. Rudder 15 Complete (almost!) (1.5 hrs) 1.5 hours build
  16. Empennage Tips 2 3 hours build
  17. Empennage Tips 4 4 hours build
  18. Tailwheel Steering Link 1 hour build

Trim Tab

11 hours build
  1. Trim Tab 1 (3.5 hours) 3.5 hours build
  2. Trim Tab 3 (2.0 hrs) 2 hours build
  3. Trim Tab 4 (1.5 hours) 1.5 hours build
  4. Trim Tab 5 (2.0 hrs) 2 hours build
  5. Trim Tab 6 (1.0 hr) 1 hour build
  6. Trim Tab 7 (1.0 hr) 1 hour build

Other Empennage

57 hours build
  1. Empennage purchased! (0 hrs)
  2. Paint Scheme
  3. Human-Automotive Boundary
  4. N-Number and a quick update...
  5. Empennage Fairing 1 16 hours build
  6. Empennage Fairing 3 6 hours build
  7. Empennage Misc 6 hours build
  8. Vertical Stab Tip 5 hours build
  9. Rudder Fairing 3 hours build
  10. Empennage Vert Tip 3 hours build
  11. Empennage Fairings 2 6 hours build
  12. Empennage Fairings 5 12 hours build

144 posts

Wings

Wing structure, spars, tanks, ailerons, flaps, tips, and related systems.

508.75 hours build

Spars

26.75 hours build
  1. Wing Spars 1 (4.0 hrs) 4 hours build
  2. Wing Spars 2 (3.0 hrs) 3 hours build
  3. Wing Spars 3 (3.0 hrs) 3 hours build
  4. Wing Spars 4 (3.0 hrs) 3 hours build
  5. Wing Spars 5 (1.0 hrs) 1 hour build
  6. Wing Spars 6 (0.5 hr) 0.5 hours build
  7. Wing Spars 7 (2.0 hrs) 2 hours build
  8. Wing Spars 8 (4.0 hrs) 4 hours build
  9. Wing Spars 9 (1.0 hr) 1 hour build
  10. Wing Spars 10 (0.75 hr) 0.75 hours build
  11. Wing Spars 11 (1.0 hr) 1 hour build
  12. Wing Spars 12 (2.0 hrs) 2 hours build
  13. Wing Spars 13 (1.5 hrs) 1.5 hours build

Wing Structure

464 hours build
  1. Wings ordered!
  2. Wing Order Confirmation
  3. Workshop setup - Wings
  4. Wing Stand
  5. More Wing Stand Building
  6. More Wing Prep and Shipping Info...
  7. Wings not shipped!!
  8. Wings Shipped... finally
  9. Wing Inventory 1 (2.0 hrs) 2 hours build
  10. Wing Inventory 2 (2.0 hrs) 2 hours build
  11. Wings 1 (5.0 hrs) 5 hours build
  12. Wings 2 (5.0 hrs) 5 hours build
  13. Wings 3 (3.0 hrs) 3 hours build
  14. Wings 4 (8.0 hrs) 8 hours build
  15. Wings 5 (7.0 hrs) 7 hours build
  16. Makeshift wing jacks
  17. Wing cradle
  18. Wings 6 (12.0 hrs) 12 hours build
  19. Wings 7 (2.0 hrs) 2 hours build
  20. Wings 8 (4.0 hrs) 4 hours build
  21. Wings 9 (4.5 hrs) 4.5 hours build
  22. Wings 10 (3.0 hrs) 3 hours build
  23. Wings 11 (2.0 hrs) 2 hours build
  24. Wings 12 (1.0 hr) 1 hour build
  25. Wings 13 (1.0 hr) 1 hour build
  26. Fuel Tanks 1 (4.0 hrs) 4 hours build
  27. Fuel Tanks 2 (1.5 hrs) 1.5 hours build
  28. Fuel Tanks 3 (6.5 hrs) 6.5 hours build
  29. Fuel Tanks 4 (6.0 hrs) 6 hours build
  30. Fuel Tanks 5 (5.0 hrs) 5 hours build
  31. Fuel Tanks 6 (2.0 hrs) 2 hours build
  32. Fuel Tanks 7 (2.0 hrs) 2 hours build
  33. Fuel Tanks 8 (2.0 hrs) 2 hours build
  34. Fuel Tanks 9 (3.0 hrs) 3 hours build
  35. Fuel Tanks 10 (1.0 hr) 1 hour build
  36. Fuel Tanks 11 (6.0 hrs) 6 hours build
  37. Fuel Tanks 12 (4.0 hrs) 4 hours build
  38. Fuel Tanks 13 (5.5 hrs) 5.5 hours build
  39. Fuel Tanks 14 (7.0 hrs) 7 hours build
  40. Fuel Tanks 15 (4.5 hrs) 4.5 hours build
  41. Fuel Tanks 16 (8.0 hours) 8 hours build
  42. Fuel Tanks 17 (4.0 hrs) 4 hours build
  43. Fuel Tanks 18 (8.0 hours) 8 hours build
  44. Fuel Tanks 19 (6.0 hrs) 6 hours build
  45. Fuel Tanks 20 (5.0 hrs) 5 hours build
  46. Fuel Tanks 21 (6.0 hrs) 6 hours build
  47. Fuel Tanks 22 (6.0 hrs) 6 hours build
  48. Wings 14 (1.0 hr) 1 hour build
  49. Wings 15 (6.0 hrs) 6 hours build
  50. Wings 16 (6.0 hrs) 6 hours build
  51. Wings 17 (2.5 hrs) 2.5 hours build
  52. Wings 18 (5.0 hrs) 5 hours build
  53. Wings 19 (5.0 hrs) 5 hours build
  54. Wings 20 (4.0 hrs) 4 hours build
  55. Wings 21 (11.0 hrs) 11 hours build
  56. Fuel Tanks 23 (2.0 hrs) 2 hours build
  57. Fuel Tanks 24 (6.0 hrs) 6 hours build
  58. Wings 22 (3.0 hrs) 3 hours build
  59. Wings 23 (4.0 hrs) 4 hours build
  60. Wings 24 (5.0 hrs) 5 hours build
  61. Fuel Tanks 25 (3.5 hrs) 3.5 hours build
  62. Wings 25 (0.5 hrs) 0.5 hours build
  63. Wings 26 (4.0 hrs) 4 hours build
  64. Wings 27 (6.0 hrs) 6 hours build
  65. Fuel Tanks 26 (1.0 hrs) 1 hour build
  66. Fuel Tanks 27 (4.5 hrs) 4.5 hours build
  67. Fuel Tanks 28 (5.0 hrs) 5 hours build
  68. Wings 28 (5.0 hrs) 5 hours build
  69. Wings 29 (2.0 hrs) 2 hours build
  70. Wings 30 (4.0 hrs) 4 hours build
  71. Wings 31 (5.5 hrs) 5.5 hours build
  72. Flaps 1 (2.0 hrs) 2 hours build
  73. Flaps 2 (1.0 hrs) 1 hour build
  74. Ailerons 1 (3.5 hrs) 3.5 hours build
  75. Ailerons 2 (3.5 hrs) 3.5 hours build
  76. Ailerons 3 (3.5 hrs) 3.5 hours build
  77. Ailerons 4 (2.0 hrs) 2 hours build
  78. Ailerons 5 (4.0 hrs) 4 hours build
  79. Ailerons 6 (2.5 hrs) 2.5 hours build
  80. Ailerons 7 (2.0 hrs) 2 hours build
  81. Ailerons 8 (2.0 hrs) 2 hours build
  82. Ailerons 9 (3.0 hrs) 3 hours build
  83. Ailerons 10 (6.0 hrs) 6 hours build
  84. Ailerons 11 (5.0 hrs) 5 hours build
  85. Ailerons 12 (1.0 hr) 1 hour build
  86. Ailerons 13 (2.0 hrs) 2 hours build
  87. Wings 32 (3.5 hrs) 3.5 hours build
  88. Wings 33 (4.0 hrs) 4 hours build
  89. Wings 34 (2.0 hrs) 2 hours build
  90. Wings 35 (5.0 hrs) 5 hours build
  91. Wings 36 (6.0 hrs) 6 hours build
  92. Fuel Tanks 29 (3.5 hrs) 3.5 hours build
  93. Fuel Tanks 30 (0.5 hr) 0.5 hours build
  94. Flaps 3 (6.0 hrs) 6 hours build
  95. Flaps 4 (3.0 hrs) 3 hours build
  96. Flaps 5 (2.5 hrs) 2.5 hours build
  97. Flaps 6 (3.0 hrs) 3 hours build
  98. Flaps 7 (1.0 hr) 1 hour build
  99. Flaps 8 (6.0 hrs) 6 hours build
  100. Flaps 9 (2.0 hrs) 2 hours build
  101. Landing Lights 1 (5.0 hrs) 5 hours build
  102. Landing Lights 2 (3.5 hrs) 3.5 hours build
  103. Flaps 10 (4.0 hrs) 4 hours build
  104. Flaps 11 (2.5 hrs) 2.5 hours build
  105. Flaps 12 (6.0 hrs) 6 hours build
  106. Flaps 13 (4.0 hrs) 4 hours build
  107. Ailerons 14 (1.0 hr) 1 hour build
  108. Ailerons 15 (1.5 hrs) 1.5 hours build
  109. Ailerons 16 (6.0 hrs) 6 hours build
  110. Ailerons 17 (3.0 hrs) 3 hours build
  111. Ailerons 18 (2.0 hr) 2 hours build
  112. Fuel Tanks 31 (8.0 hrs) 8 hours build
  113. Wings 37 (1.0 hr) 1 hour build
  114. Wings 38 (5.0 hrs) 5 hours build
  115. Hangar prepped for fuselage 
  116. Fuel Tanks 32 (2.0 hrs) 2 hours build
  117. Multiple Sessions (12.0 hrs) 12 hours build
  118. Wings 39 (4.0 hrs) 4 hours build
  119. Fuel Tanks 33 (2.5 hrs) 2.5 hours build
  120. Fuel Tanks 34 (3.0 hrs) 3 hours build
  121. Wings 40 (2.0 hrs) 2 hours build
  122. Fuel Tanks 35 (1.0 hr) 1 hour build
  123. Wings 41 (4.0 hrs) 4 hours build
  124. Fuel Tanks (0.5 hr) 0.5 hours build
  125. Wings 42 (0.5 hr) 0.5 hours build
  126. Wings 43 5 hours build
  127. Bottom Wing Skins 5 hours build
  128. Landing Lights 5 hours build
  129. Wing Intersection Fairings 8 hours build

Fuel Tanks

3 hours build
  1. Starter solenoid wiring, pitot wiring, fuel vents. 3 hours build

Wing Tips

15 hours build
  1. Wing Tips 15 hours build

67 posts

Fuselage

Main fuselage, cabin, controls, landing gear, and the airplane taking shape.

328.5 hours build

Main Fuselage

239.5 hours build
  1. Fuselage 1 (5.0 hrs) 5 hours build
  2. Fuselage 2 (2.0 hrs) 2 hours build
  3. Fuselage 3 (2.0 hrs) 2 hours build
  4. Fuselage 4 (1.0 hr) 1 hour build
  5. Fuselage 5 (6.5 hrs) 6.5 hours build
  6. Fuselage 6 (3.0 hrs) 3 hours build
  7. Fuselage 7 (1.5 hrs) 1.5 hours build
  8. Fuselage 8 (3.0 hrs) 3 hours build
  9. Fuselage 9 (1.5 hrs) 1.5 hours build
  10. Fuselage 10 (4.0 hrs) 4 hours build
  11. Fuselage 11 (2.0 hrs) 2 hours build
  12. Fuselage 12 (3.0 hrs) 3 hours build
  13. Fuselage 13 (3.0 hrs) 3 hours build
  14. Fuselage 14 (2.0) 2 hours build
  15. Fuselage 15 (3.5) 3.5 hours build
  16. Fuselage 16 (4.0 hrs) 4 hours build
  17. Fuselage 17 (5.0 hrs) 5 hours build
  18. Fuselage 18 - Rudder pedals 2 hours build
  19. Fuselage 19 - Priming multiple parts 4 hours build
  20. Fuselage 20 - More Priming 7 hours build
  21. Fuselage 21 - Return from priming 6 hours build
  22. Fuselage 22 - Seats and Floors 6 hours build
  23. Fuselage 23 - Misc Work 6 hours build
  24. Fuselage 24 - Rails, rudder pedals & more 15 hours build
  25. Fuselage 25 - Prep for empennage attachment 5 hours build
  26. Fuselage 26 - Mounting the Horizontal Stab 6 hours build
  27. Fuselage 27 - Mounting the Vertical Stab 6 hours build
  28. Fuselage 28 - Vert Stab Attachment 6 hours build
  29. Fuselage 29 - Vert Stab Attachment 2 hours build
  30. Fuselage 30 - Mounting the elevators 6 hours build
  31. Fuselage 31 - Elevator and rudder attach 9 hours build
  32. Fuselage 32 - Control System 6 hours build
  33. Fuselage 33 - Rudder & Elev Travel 2.5 hours build
  34. Fuselage 34 - Aft elevator stop 2.5 hours build
  35. Fuselage 35 - Fwd elevator stop 7 hours build
  36. Fuselage 36 - Rudder cables 3.5 hours build
  37. Fuselage 37 - Conduit & Misc 3 hours build
  38. Fuselage 38 - Rear rudder pedals 6 hours build
  39. Fuselage 39 - Rear rudder pedals 4 hours build
  40. Fuselage 40 - Battery tray 1 hour build
  41. Brakes 1 15 hours build
  42. Wheels & Tires 25 hours build
  43. Baggage Door 20 hours build
  44. Wing Attach 6 hours build

Other Fuselage

89 hours build
  1. QB Fuselage Ordered!
  2. QB Fuselage Shipped!
  3. QB Fuselage Arrives!!
  4. Fuselage Inventory (6.0 hrs) 6 hours build
  5. Fuselage stand / Rotisserie (5.0 hrs) 5 hours build
  6. Fuselage Rotisserie 2 (4.0 hrs) 4 hours build
  7. Showplanes Fastback
  8. Fastback 1 3 hours build
  9. Fastback 2 5 hours build
  10. Fastback 3 1 hour build
  11. Fastback 4 5 hours build
  12. Fastback 5 4 hours build
  13. Fastback 6 5 hours build
  14. Fastback 7 (4.0 hrs) 4 hours build
  15. Fastback 8 (5.0 hrs) 5 hours build
  16. Fastback 9 (4.0 hrs) 4 hours build
  17. Fastback 10 (5.0 hrs) 5 hours build
  18. Fastback 11 - Cockpit rails 5 hours build
  19. Fastback 12 - Vert Stab Modification 7 hours build
  20. Fastback 13 - Riveting turtledeck 8 hours build
  21. Fastback 14 5 hours build
  22. Fastback 40 2 hours build
  23. Canopy Work and New Toys 6 hours build

50 posts

Show Planes Fastback

Fastback conversion, canopy, roll bar, and related structure work.

245.75 hours build

  1. Fastback 15 1 hour build
  2. Fastback 16 5 hours build
  3. Fastback 17 3 hours build
  4. Fastback 18 10 hours build
  5. Fastback 19 8 hours build
  6. Fastback 20 4 hours build
  7. Fastback 21 3 hours build
  8. Fastback 22 10 hours build
  9. Fastback 23 9 hours build
  10. Fastback 24 8 hours build
  11. Fastback 25 3 hours build
  12. Fastback 26 2 hours build
  13. Fastback 27 3 hours build
  14. Fastback 28 2 hours build
  15. Fastback 29 3 hours build
  16. Fastback 30 5 hours build
  17. Fastback 31 3 hours build
  18. Fastback 32 4 hours build
  19. Fastback 33 3 hours build
  20. Fastback 34 5 hours build
  21. Fastback 35 4 hours build
  22. Fastback 36 4 hours build
  23. Fastback 37 5 hours build
  24. Fastback 38
  25. Fastback 39 2.5 hours build
  26. Fastback 41 5 hours build
  27. Fastback 42 3 hours build
  28. Fastback 43 3 hours build
  29. Fastback 44 8 hours build
  30. Fastback 45 8 hours build
  31. Fastback 46 3 hours build
  32. Fastback 47 6 hours build
  33. Fastback 48 6 hours build
  34. Fastback 49 3 hours build
  35. Fastback 50 8 hours build
  36. Fastback 51 4 hours build
  37. Fastback 52 8 hours build
  38. Fastback 53 5 hours build
  39. Fastback 54 4 hours build
  40. Fastback 55 5.25 hours build
  41. Fastback 56 4 hours build
  42. Fastback 57 8 hours build
  43. Fastback 58 4 hours build
  44. Fastback 60 7 hours build
  45. Fastback 61 16 hours build
  46. Fastback 59 5 hours build
  47. Fastback 62 4 hours build
  48. Roll Bar 3 hours build
  49. Canopy Installation 6 hours build
  50. Showplanes Fastback — Lessons Learned

19 posts

Firewall Forward

Engine, propeller, cowling, baffles, fuel, oil, and forward systems.

293 hours build

  1. Engine Purchase
  2. Engine Mount 15 hours build
  3. Hanging Engine 5 hours build
  4. Whirlwind 74HRT Prop Install 3 hours build
  5. Throttle Quadrant 10 hours build
  6. Red Cube Fuel Flow 12 hours build
  7. Oil Cooler Install 5 hours build
  8. Cowling 95 hours build
  9. Baffles 1 30 hours build
  10. Snorkel and Air Filter 20 hours build
  11. Avionics 1 15 hours build
  12. Sniffle Valve and Ignition Harness 5 hours build
  13. Finalizing Baffles 15 hours build
  14. Fuel Line Fittings 5 hours build
  15. Oil Lines, Baffle Shrouds, and Other FWF 8 hours build
  16. Baffle Seals 35 hours build
  17. Heat Muff Installation 6 hours build
  18. Misc wrap up work 5 hours build
  19. Post first start corrections 4 hours build

12 posts

Painting and Detailing

Paint booth, interior paint, finishing details, and surface work.

48 hours build

  1. Making a home paint booth
  2. Paint Booth
  3. Paint Shop - Completed
  4. Eastwood Paint Gun
  5. Interior Paint Prep 3 hours build
  6. Interior Paint 1 14 hours build
  7. Interior Paint 2 3 hours build
  8. Interior Paint 3 8 hours build
  9. Interior Paint 4 7 hours build
  10. Interior Paint 5 3 hours build
  11. Interior Paint 6 6 hours build
  12. Interior Paint 7 4 hours build

29 posts

Electrical and Avionics

Electrical system planning, wiring, panel work, avionics, and power distribution.

224 hours build

General Electrical

87 hours build
  1. Sportair Electrical Systems & Avionics
  2. Antennas 1 3 hours build
  3. Nav & Strobe Lights 6 hours build
  4. ELT Installation 3 hours build
  5. Elevator Trim Installation and Wiring 2 hours build
  6. Removal of stall warning, switch panel, fuselage wiring 6 hours build
  7. Capacitive fuel sender, nav/strobes and other aft wiring 7 hours build
  8. Panel cutting & fitment plus lots of wiring 8 hours build
  9. Cabin Lighting Testing and Installation 4 hours build
  10. General Wiring Work 8 hours build
  11. FWF Wire Routing and Termination 28 hours build
  12. Magneto Ignition Harness and Prop Safety Wire 4 hours build
  13. FWF Work. Ignition wires and oil temp sensor. 8 hours build

Primary Power

137 hours build
  1. Electrical System Planning 12 hours build
  2. Avionics layout, test panel fab, and bus layout planning 15 hours build
  3. Harness Building on the Bench 20 hours build
  4. Panel Switches 3 hours build
  5. GMU11 Install 3 hours build
  6. Primary Power Panel Wiring 4 hours build
  7. Pre-power wiring 8 hours build
  8. Initial Panel Power Up! 3 hours build
  9. GNC Setup 6 hours build
  10. GEA 24 Wiring 10 hours build
  11. Headset wiring 2 hours build
  12. Radio Transmit Troubleshooting 4 hours build
  13. GEA24 Wiring 2 8 hours build
  14. CAN BUS ERROR!!! OH GAWD! 15 hours build
  15. Instrument Panel Finalization 20 hours build
  16. Magnetometer and AHARS Calibration 4 hours build

10 posts

Finishing

Finish kit, fairings, interior details, and the small work that becomes a long list.

45 hours build

  1. Finish kit + cowl and extras
  2. Finishing Kit
  3. Finish Kit Arrives
  4. Empennage Fairing 2 13 hours build
  5. Empennage Fairing 4 2 hours build
  6. Empennage Misc Old 5 hours build
  7. Fly EFII Fuel Pump Installation 5 hours build
  8. Gear Intersection Fairings 1 12 hours build
  9. Seat belts and wing fairings 6 hours build
  10. Magneto Washers & Weight and Balance Prep 2 hours build

14 posts

Final Testing

Weight and balance, inspections, certification, taxi tests, and early test flying.

59 hours build

  1. Service Bulletin 16-12-16 5 hours build
  2. Flap calibration and brake bleeding 6 hours build
  3. Fuel flow testing and fuel tank calibration 8 hours build
  4. Pre-first start inspections and corrections 8 hours build
  5. First Engine Start! 4 hours build
  6. First Taxi Test & Brake Wear In 4 hours build
  7. ELT Testing & Data Plate Installation 2 hours build
  8. Dynamic Prop Balance 3 hours build
  9. N-Number, Inspection Panels, & Misc 4 hours build
  10. Weight and Balance 5 hours build
  11. Pitot Static & Transponder Certification 2 hours build
  12. Airworthiness Application
  13. Final Airworthiness Inspection Prep 8 hours build
  14. Airworthiness Inspection!

39 posts

Planning, Tools, and Other

Early planning, tools, workshop setup, uncategorized notes, and posts outside the main build sections.

  1. First post (0 hrs)
  2. Workshop (0 hrs)
  3. Tool List (0 hrs)
  4. N Number (0 hrs)
  5. CANCELED - SportAir RV Builder's Workshop (0 hrs)
  6. Workbenches (0 hrs)
  7. EAA Tech Counselor Pre-build Meeting (0 hrs)
  8. First Practice Rivets! (0 hrs)
  9. Pneumatic Squeezer with 4 yokes... $375!!! (0 hrs)
  10. C-Frame, 3x Rivet Gun & more...$100 (0 hrs)
  11. Practice Kit with Mike Bullock (0 hrs)
  12. Empennage Kit & Tools (0 hrs)
  13. Shop Setup (0 hrs)
  14. Quick Update
  15. New Tools
  16. A few documents...
  17. Practice Kit
  18. Back Riveting Setup
  19. Workshop Redo
  20. Workbench Improvement
  21. New Tools from Harbor Freight
  22. New Tools
  23. New N-Number??!?! Maybe...
  24. Current Stage: Preparing for final inspection
  25. Hangar!!!
  26. Moving to the hangar
  27. Organizing the shop
  28. Photos, Videos and More
  29. New Hangar
  30. Hangar Cleanup
  31. Hangar Improvement
  32. Support Pilot's Bill of Rights 2
  33. A few website changes
  34. Site Update
  35. Behind the firewall at papalimabravo.com
  36. Past 6 Months
  37. Distractions
  38. Shop Update
  39. FAA Updates to Phase 1 Testing - Task Based Testing Approved