Matt's RV-8 Project



Matt Dralle's RV-8 Project
181 Logs Found 
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Date

Work Log Summary

06-20-2010
Recal Of Priceton Fuel Level Probes Successful!

04-10-2010
Custom Fuel Cap Engraving
Containers Lined Up & Paper Towels Ready For Calibration Proceedure
04-04-2010
Calibrating Princeton Capacitive Probes - Part 4
Fuel Probe Lights
04-04-2010
Calibrating Princeton Capacitive Probes - Part 3
Fuel Probe Lights
04-04-2010
Calibrating Princeton Capacitive Probes - Part 2
RV-LFT-5S and RV-RHT-5S Princeton Capacitive Probes
04-04-2010
Calibrating Princeton Capacitive Probes - Part 1
Left Rear Wing Spar Bolt
04-03-2010
Final Wing Spar Bolting - Part 4
Main Wing Spar Bolts Complete
04-03-2010
Final Wing Spar Bolting - Part 3
Right Wing Spar Bolts
04-03-2010
Final Wing Spar Bolting - Part 2
Left Wing Spar Bolts
04-03-2010
Final Wing Spar Bolting - Part 1
Right Cover Installed
02-28-2010
Closing The Left & Right Fuel Tanks - Part 5
Left Fuel Cover With Pick Up Installed
02-28-2010
Closing The Left & Right Fuel Tanks - Part 4
Right Gasket In Place For Fuel Probe
02-28-2010
Closing The Left & Right Fuel Tanks - Part 3
Right Fuel Cover With Pick Up Installed
02-28-2010
Closing The Left & Right Fuel Tanks - Part 2
Princeton Capactive Fuel Probes - RV-LFT-5S/RV-RHT-5S
02-28-2010
Closing The Left & Right Fuel Tanks - Part 1
Removing The Wings & Rearranging The Shop
08-10-2009
Wings Off For The Last Time - Part 8
Removing The Wings & Rearranging The Shop
08-10-2009
Wings Off For The Last Time - Part 7
Removing The Wings & Rearranging The Shop
08-10-2009
Wings Off For The Last Time - Part 6
Removing The Wings & Rearranging The Shop
08-10-2009
Wings Off For The Last Time - Part 5
Removing The Wings & Rearranging The Shop
08-10-2009
Wings Off For The Last Time - Part 4
Removing The Wings & Rearranging The Shop
08-10-2009
Wings Off For The Last Time - Part 3
Removing The Wings & Rearranging The Shop
08-10-2009
Wings Off For The Last Time - Part 2
Removing The Wings & Rearranging The Shop
08-10-2009
Wings Off For The Last Time - Part 1
Right Aileron Control Stop - Perfect Alignment
08-09-2009
Aileron Control Stop Installation - Part 4
Right Aileron Control Stop - Double Back Tape
08-09-2009
Aileron Control Stop Installation - Part 3
Left Aileron Control Stop - Perfect Alignment
08-09-2009
Aileron Control Stop Installation - Part 2
Left Aileron Control Stop - Double Back Tape
08-09-2009
Aileron Control Stop Installation - Part 1
Left Wing Fairings Installed - Bottom - Flaps Up
08-08-2009
Wing To Fuselage Fairings - Part 5
Left Wing Fairings Installed
08-08-2009
Wing To Fuselage Fairings - Part 4
Right Wing Fairings Installed
08-08-2009
Wing To Fuselage Fairings - Part 3
Right Wing Ready For Fairing Installation - Note Fuel Lines
08-07-2009
Wing To Fuselage Fairings - Part 2
Right Wing Lower Fairing Platenuts
08-06-2009
Wing To Fuselage Fairings - Part 1
Wing Removal
07-22-2009
Removing The Wings For The First Time - Part 5
Wing Removal
07-22-2009
Removing The Wings For The First Time - Part 4
Wing Removal
07-22-2009
Removing The Wings For The First Time - Part 3
Wing Removal
07-22-2009
Removing The Wings For The First Time - Part 2
Wing Removal
07-22-2009
Removing The Wings For The First Time - Part 1

07-21-2009
Custom Flap Intersection Fairings - Part 4

07-21-2009
Custom Flap Intersection Fairings - Part 3

07-20-2009
Custom Flap Intersection Fairings - Part 2

07-20-2009
Custom Flap Intersection Fairings - Part 1
Right Fuel Tank - Bolted
07-19-2009
Fuel Tank Attach Brackets - Part 5
Right Fuel Tank - Drilling Template
07-19-2009
Fuel Tank Attach Brackets - Part 4
Left Fuel Tank - 1/8
07-19-2009
Fuel Tank Attach Brackets - Part 3
Brackets Finish Filed
07-19-2009
Fuel Tank Attach Brackets - Part 2
U-Channel Marked For Cutting
07-19-2009
Fuel Tank Attach Brackets - Part 1
Redone Tip - No Droop
07-13-2009
Reworking The Fiberglass Wing Tips - Part 3
Glass Cloth Added
07-13-2009
Reworking The Fiberglass Wing Tips - Part 2
Tip Spit Using #409 Dremel Tool
07-13-2009
Reworking The Fiberglass Wing Tips - Part 1
Left Flap - Position 1 (15.4 Degrees)
07-12-2009
Rigging Ailerons & Flaps - Part 8
Left Flap - Position 2 (27.1 Degrees)
07-12-2009
Rigging Ailerons & Flaps - Part 7
Right Flap Push Rod - Flaps DOWN
07-11-2009
Rigging Ailerons & Flaps - Part 6
Left Flap Push Rod - Flaps DOWN
07-10-2009
Rigging Ailerons & Flaps - Part 5
Control Column Aileron Connection
07-09-2009
Rigging Ailerons & Flaps - Part 4
Right Aileron UP Throw
07-08-2009
Rigging Ailerons & Flaps - Part 3
Left Aileron UP Throw
07-07-2009
Rigging Ailerons & Flaps - Part 2
Right Wing - Initial Drill To 1/8
07-05-2009
Drilling Rear Spar Bolt Hole - Part 5
Right Wing - Measuring The Incidence
07-05-2009
Drilling Rear Spar Bolt Hole - Part 4
AN5-10 Bolt With Castle Nut
07-05-2009
Drilling Rear Spar Bolt Hole - Part 3
Left Wing - Initial Drill To 1/8
07-05-2009
Drilling Rear Spar Bolt Hole - Part 2
Left Wing - Measuring The Incidence
07-05-2009
Drilling Rear Spar Bolt Hole - Part 1
Rudder Position Light On
07-04-2009
Wiring Up The Wings - Part 6
Right Wing - Strobe Firing
07-04-2009
Wiring Up The Wings - Part 5
Left Wing Wiring
07-04-2009
Wiring Up The Wings - Part 4
Right Wing Wiring
07-04-2009
Wiring Up The Wings - Part 3
Wires Pulled Through Conduit
07-04-2009
Wiring Up The Wings - Part 2
Conduit Holes Drilled In Ribs
07-04-2009
Wiring Up The Wings - Part 1
Picture Taking
07-03-2009
Mounting The Wings - Shopcam Series - Part 7
Clecoing On The Front Skin
07-03-2009
Mounting The Wings - Shopcam Series - Part 6
More Canopy Fiddling
07-03-2009
Mounting The Wings - Shopcam Series - Part 5
Right Aileron Going On...
07-03-2009
Mounting The Wings - Shopcam Series - Part 4
Mounting The Tail Pieces
07-03-2009
Mounting The Wings - Shopcam Series - Part 3
Left Wing - Half Way In...
07-03-2009
Mounting The Wings - Shopcam Series - Part 2
Right Wing - Initial Fitting
07-03-2009
Mounting The Wings - Shopcam Series - Part 1
First Time Full Assembly
07-03-2009
Initial Wing Fitting - Part 8
First Time Full Assembly
07-03-2009
Initial Wing Fitting - Part 7
First Time Full Assembly
07-03-2009
Initial Wing Fitting - Part 6
Left Wing - Bolted On!
07-03-2009
Initial Wing Fitting - Part 5
Dave Aligns The Rear Spar
07-03-2009
Initial Wing Fitting - Part 4
Dave Bradley Gives Matt A Hand
07-03-2009
Initial Wing Fitting - Part 3
Right Wing - All The Way In - Back View
07-03-2009
Initial Wing Fitting - Part 2
Hardware Store Bolts With Threads Taperted
07-03-2009
Initial Wing Fitting - Part 1
Right Wing Tip Complete!
07-03-2009
Adding The Right Fiberglass Wing Tip - Part 14
Wiring Complete
07-03-2009
Adding The Right Fiberglass Wing Tip - Part 13
Mounting Holes With Platenuts Added - Closeup
07-03-2009
Adding The Right Fiberglass Wing Tip - Part 12
Tip Rib Riveted
07-02-2009
Adding The Right Fiberglass Wing Tip - Part 11
Lens Mounting - Perfect Fit - Top
07-02-2009
Adding The Right Fiberglass Wing Tip - Part 10
Lens Mounting - Side Ready For Cutting
07-02-2009
Adding The Right Fiberglass Wing Tip - Part 09
Lens Mounting - Back Marked For Cutting
07-02-2009
Adding The Right Fiberglass Wing Tip - Part 08
Strobe/Position Light Mounting Complete
07-02-2009
Adding The Right Fiberglass Wing Tip - Part 07
Strobe/Position Light Platenuts Added
07-01-2009
Adding The Right Fiberglass Wing Tip - Part 06
Tip Trailing Edge Matches Well
07-01-2009
Adding The Right Fiberglass Wing Tip - Part 05
Tip Trailing Edge Tip Cut
07-01-2009
Adding The Right Fiberglass Wing Tip - Part 04
Tip Rib Drilled & Fitted
06-30-2009
Adding The Right Fiberglass Wing Tip - Part 03
Cutting Out For Aileron
06-30-2009
Adding The Right Fiberglass Wing Tip - Part 02
Mounting Edge Marked To 5/8
06-30-2009
Adding The Right Fiberglass Wing Tip - Part 01
Left Tip Complete
06-29-2009
Adding The Left Fiberglass Wing Tip - Part 14
Platenuts For Screwing To Wing Skins
06-29-2009
Adding The Left Fiberglass Wing Tip - Part 13
Wires Connectorized
06-29-2009
Adding The Left Fiberglass Wing Tip - Part 12
Mounting Screw Added
06-29-2009
Adding The Left Fiberglass Wing Tip - Part 11
Bottom Marked With Layers Of Tape
06-29-2009
Adding The Left Fiberglass Wing Tip - Part 10
Layers Of Tape Used To Make Marking Line
06-29-2009
Adding The Left Fiberglass Wing Tip - Part 09
Strobe/Position Light Mount Base Screwed In
06-29-2009
Adding The Left Fiberglass Wing Tip - Part 08
Strobe/Position Light Hole Cut & Mouting Nutplates Added
06-29-2009
Adding The Left Fiberglass Wing Tip - Part 07
Trailing Edge Matches Now
06-29-2009
Adding The Left Fiberglass Wing Tip - Part 06
Lap Joint Fit Is Great
06-29-2009
Adding The Left Fiberglass Wing Tip - Part 05
Cutting Down Trailing Edge Of Tip
06-28-2009
Adding The Left Fiberglass Wing Tip - Part 04
Cleco'd In Place - Fits Good (Top Side)
06-28-2009
Adding The Left Fiberglass Wing Tip - Part 03
Flanges Cut
06-28-2009
Adding The Left Fiberglass Wing Tip - Part 02
Marking Flange Down To 5/8
06-28-2009
Adding The Left Fiberglass Wing Tip - Part 01
Right Wing - Riveting Complete
06-27-2009
Riveting The Bottom Wing Skins - Part 6
Right Wing - Scotch Tape Works Great At Minimizing Mars
06-27-2009
Riveting The Bottom Wing Skins - Part 5
Right Bottom Wing Skin Ready For Riventing
06-27-2009
Riveting The Bottom Wing Skins - Part 4
Left Wing - Riveting Complete
06-27-2009
Riveting The Bottom Wing Skins - Part 3
Left Wing - Folding The Skin Back For Bucking Access
06-27-2009
Riveting The Bottom Wing Skins - Part 2
Left Bottom Wing Skin Ready For Riventing
06-27-2009
Riveting The Bottom Wing Skins - Part 1
Right Bottom Wing Skin Primed
06-24-2009
Primed Left/Right Bottom Wing Skins
Lens Screwed In Flush.
06-23-2009
Duckworks 50w HID Taxi Light - Part 9
Plexiglass Holes Dimpled (Metal) & Countersunk (Plexi)
06-23-2009
Duckworks 50w HID Taxi Light - Part 8
Plexiglass Edges Belt Sanded Smooth
06-23-2009
Duckworks 50w HID Taxi Light - Part 7
Plexiglass Fully Taped and Marked For Cutting
06-23-2009
Duckworks 50w HID Taxi Light - Part 6
50w HID Light Working!
06-23-2009
Duckworks 50w HID Taxi Light - Part 5
Landing Light Mount Completed - Back
06-23-2009
Duckworks 50w HID Taxi Light - Part 4
Dremel #409 Cut-Off Wheels - BUY SOME!
06-23-2009
Duckworks 50w HID Taxi Light - Part 3
Top Cut & Drilled
06-23-2009
Duckworks 50w HID Taxi Light - Part 2
Hole Marked In Leading Edge
06-23-2009
Duckworks 50w HID Taxi Light - Part 1
Closeup Of Left Wing Dimpling
06-21-2009
Preparing Bottom Wing Skins For Riveting - Part 5
Left Wing Access Plate Hole - Top
06-21-2009
Preparing Bottom Wing Skins For Riveting - Part 4
Closeup Of Right Wing Skin Dimpling
06-21-2009
Preparing Bottom Wing Skins For Riveting - Part 3
Left Wing Access Plate Hole With Platenuts Added - Top
06-21-2009
Preparing Bottom Wing Skins For Riveting - Part 2
Ribs & Spars Dimpled
06-21-2009
Preparing Bottom Wing Skins For Riveting - Part 1
Left Wing - Flap Installation Complete
06-21-2009
Flap Installation - Part 4
Right Wing - Flap Safty Wire Holes
06-21-2009
Flap Installation - Part 3
Right Wing - Flap Mount
06-21-2009
Flap Installation - Part 2
Left Wing - Flap Mount
06-21-2009
Flap Installation - Part 1
Damaged Top Surface
06-21-2009
Damaged Left Wing Tip - Part 2
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06-21-2009
Damaged Left Wing Tip - Part 1
Right Aileron - Full Up
06-20-2009
Right Aileron Hinge Install & Mounting - Part 3
Right Aileron - Hinge Attachment With Push Rod
06-20-2009
Right Aileron Hinge Install & Mounting - Part 2
Right Aileron - Inboard Hinge Mounted
06-20-2009
Right Aileron Hinge Install & Mounting - Part 1
Left Aileron - Hinge Attachment With Push Rod
06-18-2009
Left Aileron Hinge Install & Mounting - Part 4
Left Aileron - Full Up
06-18-2009
Left Aileron Hinge Install & Mounting - Part 3
Left Aileron - Inboard Hinge Mounted
06-18-2009
Left Aileron Hinge Install & Mounting - Part 2
Left Aileron - Outboard Hinge Ready For Mounting
06-18-2009
Left Aileron Hinge Install & Mounting - Part 1
Right Bell Crank - Full Up Aileron
06-17-2009
Right Bell Crank Installation - Part 2
Right Bell Crank - Ready For Assembly
06-17-2009
Right Bell Crank Installation - Part 1
Left Bell Crank - Full Up Aileron
06-16-2009
Left Bell Crank Installation - Part 2
Left Bell Crank - Ready For Assembly
06-16-2009
Left Bell Crank Installation - Part 1
Control Stick to Bell Crank Push Rods - Fully Assembled
06-15-2009
Aileron Push Rods - Part 2
Bell Crank To Aileron Push Rods - Cut & Ready For Assembly
06-15-2009
Aileron Push Rods - Part 1
Right Rear Spar Aileron Mount Area
06-15-2009
Aileron & Flap Supports & Gaps Seals - Part 5
Right Rear Spar Flap Mount Area
06-15-2009
Aileron & Flap Supports & Gaps Seals - Part 4
Left Aileron Gap Seal Cleco'd In Place
06-15-2009
Aileron & Flap Supports & Gaps Seals - Part 3
Left Rear Spar Flap Support Cleco'd In Place
06-15-2009
Aileron & Flap Supports & Gaps Seals - Part 2
Flap Supports Primed & Ready For Installation
06-15-2009
Aileron & Flap Supports & Gaps Seals - Part 1
Aileron Hinges - Right Wing - Riveted
06-14-2009
Aileron Hinges - Part 7
Aileron Hinges - Right Wing Rear Spar Attach Point
06-14-2009
Aileron Hinges - Part 6
Aileron Hinges - Right Wing - Cleco'd In Place
06-14-2009
Aileron Hinges - Part 5
Aileron Hinges - Left Wing - Riveted
06-14-2009
Aileron Hinges - Part 4
Aileron Hinges - Left Wing - Riveted
06-14-2009
Aileron Hinges - Part 3
Aileron Hinges - Left Wing - Rear Spar Attach Point
06-14-2009
Aileron Hinges - Part 2
Aileron Hinges - Read For Assembly
06-14-2009
Aileron Hinges - Part 1
Complete Installation Sans Top Skin
06-13-2009
Gretz GA-1000 Heated Pitot Installation - Part 4
PC Board Mounted
06-13-2009
Gretz GA-1000 Heated Pitot Installation - Part 3
Pitot Mount With Platenuts Added
06-13-2009
Gretz GA-1000 Heated Pitot Installation - Part 2
GA-1000 Heated Pitot
06-13-2009
Gretz GA-1000 Heated Pitot Installation - Part 1
50w HID Landing Light Installation Complete - Light On
06-12-2009
Duckworks 50w HID Landing Light - Part 9
Masking Tape
06-12-2009
Duckworks 50w HID Landing Light - Part 8
Plexiglass Lens Drilled
06-12-2009
Duckworks 50w HID Landing Light - Part 7
Light & Retainer Screwed To Mounting Bracked
06-11-2009
Duckworks 50w HID Landing Light - Part 6
Plexiglass Lens Cut & Edges Smoothed
06-11-2009
Duckworks 50w HID Landing Light - Part 5
Landing Light Mount Installed
06-11-2009
Duckworks 50w HID Landing Light - Part 4
Landing Light Hole Smoothed & Drilled
06-10-2009
Duckworks 50w HID Landing Light - Part 3
Cutting Out The Landing Light Hole
06-10-2009
Duckworks 50w HID Landing Light - Part 2
Pristine Leading Edge...
06-10-2009
Duckworks 50w HID Landing Light - Part 1
Shop Completely Rearraged
06-07-2009
Unpacking The Wings - Part 6
Fuselage Ready For Mounting Wings
06-07-2009
Unpacking The Wings - Part 5
Fuselage Out On The Driveway
06-07-2009
Unpacking The Wings - Part 4
Fuselage & Wings In The Background
06-07-2009
Unpacking The Wings - Part 3
Matt Rinses Off A Wing
06-07-2009
Unpacking The Wings - Part 2
Wing Crate Ready To Be Opened
06-07-2009
Unpacking The Wings - Part 1











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