David Andrews

RV8 Project

Rockhampton Qld

Work completed includes:
    -tail group complete
    -wings complete, and tanks etc.
    -fuselage and canopy (canopy not yet finally bolted on, but fitted)
    -instrument panel (but no electrics done yet)
    -u/carriage
    -cowls
 

Work still do do

    -Engine plumbing
    -all electrical, , although battery and battery case is mounted and main cables run
    -fit air intake and filter etc.
    -spinner
    -final rivet on of canopy
    -final various fairings
    -balance control surfaces etc.
    -creature comforts in cabin area, although intend to keep it fairly modest (spartan)
    - hell, still a lot to do!!!!!
 

Still enjoying the experience, but this summer was a killer in the 'shed", we have had about 4 weeks of 40 degree plus, and high humidity days starting Xmas week, that was tough going, and nights..unable to open the shed door, or the mozzies would eat you alive...

 

David Paynter, Brisbane Aero Engineers doing engine work/and advices

Fred Clej contributed instrument work/advice etc.
Kevin Hasse has done my inspections to date, (under the 'old system", and hopefully he will be generous enough to do the Final as well.
Due to the Authority, not seeming to be interested in processing my application for an ABAA, it appears that I will have to 'GO EXPERIMENTAL", what the heck, as long as I get to fly the thing.

 

 

Mid Fuselage section with canopy being fitted

 

Instrumentation Panel & Roll Bar

Firewall Forward Cowl & Hartzell C/S Propeller