Dave Smith’s RV-7
On Friday, March 9th 2012, it had been 4 years, 7 months and 17 days since taking over the RV7 project. It was a windy day and I headed to the airport after work to make preparations for the upcoming...
View ArticleBob Collins’ RV-7A
N614EF, an RV-7A once documented in this Kitplanes column (June 2008 page 66), was finally finished after 11 years and 3083 hours. I’d tell you what’s in it, but there’s nothing electrifying compared...
View ArticleBob Peck’s RV-7A
First flight was on July 16 2012. Engine is an Aerosport Power IO-375 with the Precision Eagle EMS (electronic ignition and injection) and a Catto three-bladed propeller. Other features include a dual...
View ArticleBob Cartwright’s RV-7
RV-7 N646RC (Builder # 71194) flew for the first time on the morning of October 4, 2011 after 8 years of construction with Jerry Ronk at the controls. All went well except for a yaw trim issue. The...
View ArticleBob Alexander’s RV-7
On May 10, 2013 I made my first flight in my completed RV-7. After a decade of building it was finally time to experience the joy of flying this marvelous kit from Van’s Aircraft, and it did not...
View ArticleRhea Van’s RV-7
My slow-build Rv-7 was started in August of 2012. I work full time so this was an evening and weekend project. This is my third experimental aircraft and my first slow-build kit. I must say after...
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