Wayne Dawson RV 7A

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We also helped him</div> <div> build his tail kit and complete his wings. We're looking forward in helping Wayne put all the </div> <div> big pieces together and make his dream come true. (Pictures to follow)</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0e3f4770.jpg" border=0 width="500" height="375" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div>                          Check out this Panel..YO MA MA!!!!!!!!!!</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0eff4770.jpg" border=0 width="500" height="375" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Wayne has been at my shop now for two weeks and is kicking RV BUTT!!!</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="105f4770.jpg" border=0 width="500" height="375" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> January18,2007, Waynes 7 is moving along....</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="107f4770.jpg" border=0 width="500" height="375" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> This week I sure got a lot of tail.................HA!!!!!!!!!!</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="113f4770.jpg" border=0 width="500" height="375" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> The firewall has been prepped and we are ready for an engine.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="115f4770.jpg" border=0 width="500" height="375" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Measure Twice, then Drill Once</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="117f4770.jpg" border=0 width="500" height="375" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Here's Wayne cutting the holes in the forward bulkhead to clear the SL 30's.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="119f4770.jpg" border=0 width="500" height="375" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> The instrument panel is in. This was no small task. This was supposed to be </div> <div> a modular panel (NOT) After it was all wired up on the bench it became a one </div> <div> piece panel.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="15b58c20.jpg" border=0 width="600" height="450" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> This is a picture of the fiberglass rear canopy skirt that I made. Everyone that I make gets a </div> <div> little better. </div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="15d58c20.jpg" border=0 width="600" height="450" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> 6/6/2007 Today we installed the wingtips. I have to admit that these are the best fitting</div> <div> tips that I have ever installed. </div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="15f20580.jpg" border=0 width="800" height="600" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> This is beginning to look like an airplane. This week the wings, ailerons, flaps, and wingtips were installed.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="16120580.jpg" border=0 width="800" height="600" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> I like these overhead shots. The rigging on this RV was right on the money. </div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="16920580.jpg" border=0 width="800" height="600" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> July25,2007 First engine run. This is an IO-360 from G & N. It sure sounds good.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="16b20580.jpg" border=0 width="800" height="600" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Today September 1, 2007 Wayne made the first flight of his beautiful RV-7A. The aircraft handled perfectly. Wayne flew</div> <div> over the airport for about 45 minutes and made a textbook first landing. The engine is an IO-360 from G & N and it runs great.</div> <div> At 25" square Wayne was indicating 156kts at 3500'. All temps and pressures were perfect. </div> <div> Here's the RV GRIN from Wayne after his flight. This marks the 5th first flight for us in a little under three years at </div> <div> Rostraver Airport. </div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="16d20580.jpg" border=0 width="800" height="600" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> This is why we do what we do. Do ya think that Wayne is happy????????????</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="17120580.jpg" border=0 width="800" height="600" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> We always celebrate with a bottle of champagne. Here Wayne shares the last few drops with N797KW.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="17320580.jpg" border=0 width="800" height="600" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Congradulations to Wayne from Nickie, Tom, and Putz. WPA RV BUILDERS</div> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>