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Cal’s RV-9a (#2)

closer to canopy split

got frame (tilt-up) assembled- still fine tuning the hinges. soon though I will have to commit to the canopy cut and trim.
Cal
 

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almost ready for canopy splitting

gets so much more exciting as the pieces fall together.
Cal
 

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canopy fitting pretty good this time around

this time things are fitting better. not sure why. maybe slowed down and took things “as written”. maybe the engineers are super smart (and the nimble hands of Scott McDaniels).
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first walk outside

testing radio and transponder. needing training wheels until engine arrives.
Cal
 

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Boo hoo

Lycoming standard o-320 engine ordered one year ago pushed out by Lycoming until 9/2024. Really. Seems experimental branch is poor child in the chain. Maybe I am just making this up. Real disappointing.
Cal
 
Lycoming standard o-320 engine ordered one year ago pushed out by Lycoming until 9/2024. Really. Seems experimental branch is poor child in the chain. Maybe I am just making this up. Real disappointing.
Cal

That must be frustrating. Van's order page is still showing estimated times for standard experimental as 6-10 months. It would be interesting to know the cause of the delay and how long it is actually going to take, otherwise it is difficult to plan.
 
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