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We Build Planes - A 21st century aircraft builder's log

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Robert Lussow
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Section 22 Wing Rear Spar
2 days ago
Section: Wings
Building a Van's RV-15
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Robert Lussow
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Entry: Wed May 06 2026
2 days ago
Building a Van's RV-15
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Adam Dickson Patreon Donor
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Midsection interconnect - panel connectors
3 days ago
Section: Electrical
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Adam Dickson Patreon Donor
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Progressive switch interior lighting circuit
3 days ago
Section: Electrical
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Adam Dickson Patreon Donor
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EMS220 pin assignments
7 days ago
Section: Electrical
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Adam Dickson Patreon Donor
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HDP20 pin assignments - finalisation
7 days ago
Section: Electrical
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Sumit Kumar
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Lower Cowling Riveting and Wheel Fairing Prep
9 days ago
Sections: Canopy, Firewall forward
Building a Van's RV-10
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Dave Wood
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Centre fuselage joined
9 days ago
Section: Fuselage
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Sumit Kumar
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Door Frame Sanding and Bottom Cowling Riveting Prep
12 days ago
Section: Fuselage
Building a Van's RV-10
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Sumit Kumar
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Lower Slot Sanding, Drilling, and Nutplate Countersinking
13 days ago
Sections: Canopy, Firewall forward
Building a Van's RV-10
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Dave Wood
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Progress on the centre fuselage

14 days ago
Section: Fuselage
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Adam Dickson Patreon Donor
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IBBS loom
14 days ago
Section: Electrical
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Sumit Kumar
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Bottom Cowling Slot Cutting and Fit Sanding
14 days ago
Section: Firewall forward
Building a Van's RV-10
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David Avila Patreon Donor
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Entry: Tue Apr 21 2026
15 days ago
Section: Fuselage
Building a Van's RV-14/14A
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Sumit Kumar
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Bottom Cowling Louver Fitting and Sanding
15 days ago
Section: Firewall forward
Building a Van's RV-10
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Sumit Kumar
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Baggage Door Installation and Fit Adjustment
16 days ago
Section: Fuselage
Building a Van's RV-10
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Dave Wood
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Main gear frame and Rib assembly

18 days ago
Section: Fuselage
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Gary King Donor
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18 Apr 2026

Transport wings for painting
18 days ago
Section: Painting
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Sumit Kumar
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Empennage and Intersection Fairing Sanding Preparation
19 days ago
Section: Miscellaneous
Building a Van's RV-10
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Sumit Kumar
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Wheel Fairing Sanding and Fit Adjustment
19 days ago
Section: Miscellaneous
Building a Van's RV-10
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Dave Wood
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Entry: Fri Apr 17 2026
19 days ago
Section: Fuselage
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Dave Wood
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Day 1 of centre fuselage build

19 days ago
Section: Fuselage
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Dave Wood
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Rear fuselage takes shape
19 days ago
Section: Fuselage
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Adam Dickson Patreon Donor
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Backup Avionics
20 days ago
Section: Electrical