Long Day! Started out by packing the wheel bearings and getting the main wheels mounted. Suffice it to say that getting the wheels and brake assemblies installed took longer than I wanted. By late afternoon it was time to rent the engine hoist. Just as I was ready to go, Mike S. (thankfully) stopped by as planned after his working an 8 hour shift! So, we towed the engine hoist home and started right in. After about 4 - 5 hours of steady work lining things up and drilling holes, we had the RV-7A on three wheels! What a big moment to see the engine on the airframe and on three wheels.
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