Workshop Title

    Length

    Price for EAA Member

    Regular Price

    RV Assembly

    2 Days

    $319

    $359

    EAA is offering weekend assembly workshops for those interested in acquiring the skills necessary to assemble the popular RV kit aircraft.

    Based on a similar format used in all workshops, the RV course will include such topics as; the FAR's pertaining to amateur-built aircraft, tools required, workshop requirements, insurance, engine and propeller selection, flight testing, etc.

    The main portion of the workshop will be "hands-on" experiencing the techniques necessary to assemble the airplane.

    Saturday morning we will begin with a discussion on basic sheet metal construction.  After a classroom presentation, you will then spend time practicing the skills required to work with sheet metal.  A practice project will be completed to allow you time to develop your skills. 

    Saturday afternoon you will start the main sheet metal project-a small airfoil section patterned after the RV wing.  Assembly of this airfoil will include the majority of skills necessary to build the aircraft.

    Most of Sunday morning will be spent actually completing the airfoil project started on Saturday.  You will become very proficient in all of the basic sheet metal skills.

    Sunday afternoon we will review some of the problems associated with building the RV.  In addition, weight and balance, rigging, painting, etc. will be discussed.   After completion of this workshop you will certainly have the confidence level needed to begin or complete your RV aircraft.

    For information on purchasing a RV kit, visit: vansaircraft.com

    You may register on the web by clicking on register.  The schedule for workshops may be found by clicking on Locations & Dates.

    Student Comments from Course Evaluations:

    “I gained the confidence to tackle the RV. The training is very comprehensive and a lot to cover in one weekend…The “tips” save me well more than the cost of the class.” Hal L. from California

    “Worth every penny. Workshop should be required for every RV builder.” Don B. from Minnesota

    “Excellent experience. Potential pitfalls and things to consider during the overall project were great additions & invaluable in the course. Highly recommend course to anyone, but especially to first time builders” Scott P. from Kansas

    “Overall great experience – happy I waited until now to start my RV-7!!” Peter S. from Massachusetts

    “Best workshop of any kind I have attended. “Hands on” was great. I really gained a lot of confidence!! Thanks EAA!” John T. from Colorado

    “Great training method. Very happy with results.” Charles L. from California

    “The workshop has given me the experience I need to start my RV-7A with confidence. Many thanks to Tom Emery for excellent instruction and patient direction.” Tim N. from Washington

    “Great workshop – I’m much more confident about construction. Looking forward to ordering my empennage kit.” Robin C. from California

    “Excellent program. I highly recommend!” Walter T. from California

    “Ken and Mark were very patient and good instructors. They gave me the confidence to start my project.” John L. from Wisconsin

    “Great time, excellent instruction, and tools.” Roberta H. from Wisconsin

    “Great Workshop! Learned many details that I would otherwise have learned through trial and error. Feel that I can move on to construction now” Rocco B. from Ohio

    “I must say I learned a lot for the short time we had. The EAA staff were especially helpful in keeping us moving forward during the learning process.” Mitch P. from West Virginia

    “Good introductions to the skills & techniques. I’m no longer intimidated by the project, I just need a bit more practice before I’m ready to start. Thanks!” Dave V. from Illinois

    “My objective was to gain general info on engine selection, etc. & to learn about some of the tools and techniques. The class/workshop did this” Fred B. from Maryland

       
         
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