Smitty's RV-9A - Experimental Aircraft from Van's Aircraft The RV-9A from Van's Aircraft Thursday, July 02, 2009 -
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RV-9A Construction Log:
Total RV-9A construction time so far: 779 Hours, 0 Minutes
Current Construction Phase: Top Skins, Cabin, Seats
Here's the latest entry:
Started work on the F-636 shoulder harness anchors6/19/2009 - Started work on the F-636 shoulder harness anchors

This should be easy, just find those puppies, drill 3 holes, deburr, prime and bolt them in (not permanently - hand tight only!). But wait, where the hell are they? I scanned my parts lists and "F-636" was not listed. After a long time of searching I finally found them in a wall tray where I had dumped one of the many bags that come in the kit.

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Why the RV-9A?
Why the RV-9A? Take a look! The RV-9A is a 2-seat all-aluminum airplane, designed to be an easy-to-fly, economical and versatile aircraft. It has an average cruise of about 180mph and only burns about 7.5gph. It was designed for day-to-day flying, local trips and short cross-countries, with occasional long flights. Thanks to it's larger wings and long slotted flaps, even low time pilots find it easy to fly and land. Unlike it's sister aircraft, the RV-7A, the RV-9A it is not aerobatic. That's OK with me, since I like the contents of my stomach to stay where they are. I helped a friend of mine assemble the empennage on his RV-7A and I have already noticed that the RV-9A empennage is much easier to build. As of February 12, 2007, Van's Aircraft has over 4,997 aircraft completed by everday common folk using the skills they aquired in the building process.
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FAASTeam Promotion Video
For Sunday, Jun 7, 2009

2010 Update - This FAASTeam Promotion Video explains the General Aviation Awards program. It is a joint effort of the FAA Produciton Studios, Alabama Aviator, Airshow Pilots and Industry.

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AirVenture 2009 Event Schedules Now Online
For Friday, Jun 5, 2009

Create your own AirVenture itinerary with EAA's new online presentations schedule, now available at www.AirVenture.org/Schedule. This preliminary online events schedule - which is being added to virtually every day leading up to the convention - includes not only forums and workshops, but everything that's happening throughout the week, July 27 - August 2 at Oshkosh. Check off all the events you wish to attend, then create and print your own custom itinerary to use during your visit to the World's Greatest Aviation Celebration.

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Random RV Aircraft Pics - just fer fun...
RV-9A on take offRV-9A on take off
Caught this shot of brand-spanking new RV-9A taking off at a fly-in I went to.

Hey! Why not send me a picture of your RV, or any RV related photo? If it passes inspection (my wifes scrutiny) I will post it! Just attach your photo to an email to Smitty@SmittysRV.com along with a short description. Click here to see the RV Photo Album.
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