I used a length of vinyl tube to set up a manometer for leak testing the tanks. I had purchased a test kit from Van’s (not realizing they would also send a test kit with the wings) but I ended… Read More »Fuel Tank Leak Testing
I bent the fuel sender arms per the measurements in the plans and test-fit them into the quick-build tanks. The fuel vent line in the left tank wasn’t bent precisely like the right tank and it left minimal clearance for… Read More »Fuel Senders and Tank Sealant
I am using electronic fuel injection (SDS EFI) which requires a return fuel line. I am using the wing root filter kit from Aircraft Specialty Flightlines. The recommended location for the return fuel line is close to the spar. This… Read More »Return Fuel Line Fittings
I have received all of the parts that I need for the fuel tanks so I removed them from the wings today. There are a lot of screws to remove. I’m not sure why they torque them so well when… Read More »Fuel Tank Removal
My flaps finally arrived after being on backorder since my wings were delivered. This completes my wing kit order that was placed over two years ago. The crate was in good shape and the elevators were well packed inside. The… Read More »Flaps Delivered
I placed my quick build wing order in December 2020 and my wings finally arrived today. The shipping company agreed to let us unpack the crates in the truck which avoided us having to find a way to get the… Read More »Wings!
I got an update from Van’s letting me know that my quick build wings are assembled! They are currently on the way back to the Van’s factory in Oregon for inspection and crating. I ordered them back in 2020 but… Read More »Wings are on the Way!
I have been making steady progress on the empennage kit and I have been wanting to get the next kits ordered as soon as possible. I have been going back and forth on normal build vs. quick build and I… Read More »Wing and Fuselage Kits Ordered!