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RV-6A - GBC

Builder:
Gary Christensen
Location:
Mesa, AZ - USA
Aircraft:
Van's Aircraft - RV-6A QB
Manufacturer:   
http://www.vansaircraft.com/
Engine:
Lycoming - O-360 ( with AFP F/I)
Prop:
Sensenich - 72FM8S9-1 (85) - Constant Pitch
Total Build Time:
3573 Hours

In memory of tanker crew "Copper5" (KC-135A - lost in mid-air collision 13 March 1982, 161st AirRefuelingSqdn AZANG.

Builder log (E-AB)Experimental Amateur Built aircraft Vans Aircraft RV-6A(Quick Build). [>3,500 logged build-hours in 10.8 yrs, with 360 hrs 2014, 608 in 2015, 852 in 2016.
Now in Phase 2 Flight - >90 hrs flight time since first engine start - 24 August 2016, Special Airworthiness status 16 February 2017, first flight 18 March 2017. Flying 5 yrs now (2022), upgraded SkyView to HDX.

Above photo "near the end of construction"

This QuickBuild RV kit sat in a hangar for 9 yrs, almost untouched, before I rescued it in 2006 and started making slow progress. (Two home remodels, one move, 2 yrs in storage, 1 yr retired).

Enjoy, but don't do anything just because I did it that way.

Recent Activity
 Date Hours Work Log Summary Details
 07-10-2019
5.0
Louvers - Additional Fiberglass
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 07-08-2019
5.0
Louvers - Rivet & Test
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 07-08-2019
5.0
Louvers - Preparations Of Cowl
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 07-06-2019
5.0
Louvers - Finished Cowl 'repairs'
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 08-13-2018
10.0
Seat Back Tool Box - Fabrication
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 08-16-2017
6.0
Main Gear - Fairings
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 08-14-2017
5.0
Wheel Pants - Mains
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 08-11-2017
3.0
SV-Intercom 2S - Replacement
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 06-23-2017
3.0
Seat Back - Brace Mod
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 06-17-2017
0.5
Phase 1 - Completed
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