So far the only pics I have to share are of the special tools I have ordered, and the makeover that my garage is currently receiving in preparation for all this madness. (Not the most exciting stuff, I know - but when you plan to live a good portion of the next 2-3 years of your life (2000 hours of actual building time) in this environment, you need to make it as comfy and user-friendly as possible.
The changes I am making to the garage include a host of new shelves, two new handmade workbenches, and adding at least one new electrical circuit with sufficient outlets to handle the load of the air compressor and all other tools requiring high electric power draw, such as the electric grinder and sander, etc. I will also be adding additional lighting and some other improvements as I move into building mode.
The airplane I am building is an all metal kit, comprised mostly of aircraft grade aluminum and steel parts. Air tools are used to rivet the parts together. Air drills, rivet guns, and dimpling tools make up the core of tools that are required,but there are many more tools, such as clamps, files, etc. that are also very important to have. As soon as I dig up the pics from another PC I will post them for your viewing pleasure.
About Me
- Bryan Raley
- So who am I? Born in Dallas, TX, but consider myself a Colorado native, having lived in this beautiful state for all but two years of my life. I built my first plastic airplane model at the age of 7, and I was hooked on airplanes for life. I attended the University of North Dakota and obtained an Aviation Administration degree, earning my flight instructor certificate along the way. I became a search and rescue pilot and crew member for the Civil Air Patrol shortly after graduating from college - going on 26 years of service now. There is no greater satisfaction that using your aviation talents to help your community and the nation. I bcame a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association in 2008 and made my first visit to Airventure in Oshkosh, WI, home of the largest gathering of airplanes and aviation enthusiasts in the world for one week in July 2009. Of course you already know I am building an RV-8 airplane! Other than that, I enjoy living life, spending time with my wonderful wife and 2 great kids, and just enjoying all that life has to offer.
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