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Building
an RV - Construction
Plans/Manual
Experience has taught us that it is essential for builders
to look ahead and form a clear idea of how the various structures that comprise an
airplane go together. Simply building one piece after another, with no clear idea of how
they will join later, just doesn’t work. On the other hand, if you have a complete
set of plans and manuals before you begin construction, how do you keep up with the
inevitable revisions and kit improvements?
| Preview
Plans Set - First Step |
Our solution is to provide the construction plans and builder’s manual in two
sections: Preview Plans Set and Construction Plans. When you order your first kit, (or before
you order it) you must order the Preview Plans Set. This contains the complete drawings for
the entire airplane and a complete builder’s manual. In fact the first few sections
of the manual, explaining tools, workshop practice, plans reading, etc. are provided ONLY
in the Preview Plans Set. Preview Plans have been reduced to 11"x17", and come in a
three ring binder. They are easy to carry along on trips, or open on a desktop. They are
revised only once or twice a year, so they are not the most current version, but they will
serve their purpose: giving a new builder the "big picture".
More information on purchasing the Preview Plans Set is available at the
Preview
Plans Set page located in the First Steps section.
| Construction
Plans - With Each Kit |
 When you order your airplane, each kit will contain a new set of Construction Plans,
full size at approximately 24" x 36" and the appropriate sections of the
builder’s manual. These will be the most current version and accurately reflect the
parts in the box. Sample pages from the construction manual are provided
below.
This arrangement has served us well. It has the added bonus of allowing the prospective
builder to buy and review the Preview Plans Set for only about $50.00. A full size set of
construction plans and manual costs about $275.00.
| Sample
Construction Manual |
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