This instructional video has 2 major sections:
The first section contains an overview and demonstration of the tools
and techniques that are required for building an RV aircraft. These
specialized building techniques center around riveting with solid rivets
- essential for the RV aircraft. Many specialized tools are required
for this type of construction and are discussed and demonstrated. Techniques
that are shown include: dimpling, countersinking, deburring, drilling,
back riveting and pop riveting. A full discussion of the types of rivets
that are used along with their important characteristics is included
in this first section of the video. The tools for measuring proper
rivet setting (rivet gauges) are shown and demonstrated. Some of
the tools that are featured include: hand squeezer, pneumatic rivet gun,
flush and universal rivet sets, dimple dies, back rivet sets, scotch-brite
polishing wheel and deburring tools. This first section of the video
is the important background into proper building methods that are universal
for building an RV type aircraft.
The second section of the video uses all of the techniques covered
in the first section
to actually build the rudder for an RV7. The
rudder is typically among the very first components to be built when
starting an RV aircraft project. The challenges, skills and techniques
needed to build a rudder are same ones required to complete the rest
of the plane. The assembly manual supplied with the rudder is used to
build the rudder by the instructor in front of your eyes. It provides
a realistic view into just what it takes to complete an RV kit plane. It
is an excellent way to see what tools are needed and how to use them
in a practical environment. This second section of the video ends
with a completed rudder. This affordable DVD video is approximately
1.5 hours in length .
What a great way to find out if an RV project is something you would
like to get involved with!
Note: This production is not associated or endorsed
by Van's Aircraft. It is meant to be an aid in building the
aircraft and its methods are presented only as a suggestion to builders. |