This blog follows the assembly of an all aluminium Van's RV-8A aerobatic 2 place aircraft kit. When completed, the aircraft is inspected by the 'Light Aircraft Association's' approved inspectors and when satisfactory is granted a permit to fly. Aircraft kit no. is #80697

This is a photographic record of my build project and is primarily of use to me and other builders.

Weldment WD-821-L fitting to fuselage.

By Levrie on June 20, 2009 10:45 AM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

Port gear weldment pilot back drilled through skin, doubler, weldment with #30 prior to 3/16ths.

Tip. I fitted all temporary bolts through the weldment to hold in place prior to drilling out.

Good result as the weldment is nice and flus to the inner skin.

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