I hope no one on this list was turned off by todays RV short conversation. I make it a point to speak highly of the KR and now the RV. Both have their places and both perform the function the builder wants with his final product. I had a ball building my KR and I'm having a ball building my RV. Scott asked a question about seat belt attach bolts and I, just for fun, posted a picture of the plans showing the bolt. Why, because it got brought up in the thread about plans, bolt and having all the stuff on hand. I am sure Scott had a reason to ask the bolt size and I am also sure Dan and Mark were not complaining about building their KRs The planes are different and yes, their are a lot of questions with the RV. Van's has a builder support line for an hour in the morning and an hour in the afternoon where you can call and get an answer to the most far fetched question you can come up with by a very knowledgeable person on the other end. I've spent the last two shop nights bending the longerons, ie. "start at pre bend 38 7/8 end at pre bend 68 5/16 or whatever the measurement is...you ever tried to bend a 191" piece of 3/4 x 3/4 angle? I'd rather wrestle a web mattress.
One thing I do think every KR builder should do is call Van's or go to their website and get a copy of the catalog. Most everything you will need to compete your KR will be in this catalog, usually at a much cheaper price than elsewhere. They don't screw people. Sorry for the rambling, I just wanted all to know there was no ulterior motive in the pics I posted this morning. I usually try and show at least one pic that can be used by the KR builder. Last Fridays was the seat back adjustment angle and removing one eyelet from the center of a hinge for easy removal. Keep on building gang, that is the only way it will fly. Dana Overall 1999 & 2000 National KR Gathering host Richmond, KY RV-7 slider/fuselage Finish kit ordered!! Buying Instruments http://rvflying.tripod.com do not archive _________________________________________________________________ Tired of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection with MSN 8. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail
