My RV-7 took to the skies on April 18th, 2021 at the experienced hands of Doug Roth. I built this plane with a ‘keep it simple’ approach. My instrument panel is rather sparse. I have an analog airspeed indicator and altimeter sandwiched around a Dynon D-6 EFIS that I bought second hand. I also have a GRT 4000 EIS and a Garmin GTR 200 Comm Radio. A single axis TruTrak autopilot will keep me straight and level and a Sandia transponder tied into a Garmin GDL-82 that will satisfy Charlie airspace requirements. With no paint on the plane, a fixed pitch Sensenich prop and a light panel my empty weight came in at a lean 1,036 pounds. My plane is powered by a Lycoming O-360 A1A engine.
Looking forward to really getting to know this airplane!
Video here: https://eaa569.org/videos/dougrv7video.html