Mar 01, 2021     FIRST FLIGHT AND AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATE Category: FIRST FLIGHT

Our RV7A Project is complete!!! We had our first flight on December 2, 2020 following an Airworthiness inspection conducted by Kurt Lohmueller here in Georgia.
Advice to all builders,, get with your DAR a year before you "think" you'll be completed to "MAKE SURE" you are on track with FAA. Don't underestimate the time it will take and the steps to get the "paperwork right",, the EAA certification kit/package is VERY HELPFUL- just start early!

The RV SMILE is really true,, it was a long and tedious process, but with help of friends, Forums and others, we have her air worthy and into the Testing mode.

Last entry, this photo/log book is also very helpful and integral to showing DAR the build process. GOOD LUCK TO ALL in your projects,, stay the course, well worth the time and effort. Don't give up!! Tony, David and Ed!!!!

  Aug 09, 2020     Auto Entry: Aug 9,2020 - (1.5 hours)       Category: Auto Entry

Checking brake fluid and wheel bearings. Repacking bearings

  Aug 08, 2020     Auto Entry: Aug 8,2020 - (2 hours)       Category: Auto Entry

another taxi test with other minor cleanups/ tie downs in engine compartment

  Aug 08, 2020     Auto Entry: Aug 8,2020 - (5 hours)       Category: Engine

Ground operation of engine, check engine instruments, taxi test of brakes and steering.

  Aug 08, 2020     Auto Entry: Aug 8,2020       Category: Auto Entry

checking engine temps with continued run up and break in

  Aug 03, 2020     Auto Entry: Aug 3,2020 - (6.2 hours)       Category: Engine

second start of engine, confirm oil pressure and other engine instruments,, taxi roll down runway, check for leaks,, sniffle valve needed tightening,

Check clearance of sticks for freedom of movement. David shortened to allow clearance with instrument panel

  Aug 03, 2020     Auto Entry: Aug 3,2020 - (3 hours)       Category: Fuel System

Wrap fuel sensor unit with heat resistant covering

  Jul 31, 2020     Auto Entry: Jul 31,2020 - (4 hours)       Category: Engine

start and running of engine for 15 minutes. check instruments/monitor cylinder temps,, leaks,, all good

  Jul 30, 2020     Auto Entry: Jul 30,2020 - (7 hours)       Category: Engine

FIRST ENGINE START,,, Wes Dale, A & P on field assisted with start and adjustments of throttle and mixture. rearranged oil pressure hose to correct instrument reading issue. started and ran without problems

  Jul 30, 2020     Auto Entry: Jul 30,2020 - (6 hours)       Category: Auto Entry

Running with mixture fine tuning. Last picture realized we had wrong sensor for oil pressure.