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What’s cooking in the new #workshop? . The #vanslightbox, of course! . After all, I need to make sure everyone knows what my favorite airplane (#kit) manufacturer is. 😂 . . . . . #avgeek #avgeeks #airplane #airplanekit #airplanebuilder #studentpilot #airplanesarecool #vansaircraft #vansaircraftrv10 #vansairforce #flying #flyingvideos #eaa #aopa #airplanebuildvideos #checkyoursix #aviation #aviationathome #texasaviation #texasaviator (at Abilene, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqN5gdks3da/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The #collapsible #paintbooth construction has begun. This is going to be interesting to see how #God guides me through this process. . I still have to make another one of these at the same dimensions (48”x55”). . I’m #grateful for having friends at @evokeaviation because of this. Jonathan has been instrumental with his #advice on what I’ll need for great results when it comes to #priming my #vansaircraftrv10. . . . . #vansaircraft #vansairforce #airplanes #experimentalairplane #experimentalaviation #avgeek #rv10 #rv10build #rv10buildprep (at Abilene, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqGlrkVO5Wq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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After an after-work marathon of finishing up the #flooring #installation, moving day finally came. . I just need to get a toolbox to organize this shop and clear off the #workbench. . Now, I can focus more on digging the trench for the electrical cables and finally connect this place to power. . . . . #construction #constructionlife #airplanefactory #avgeek #vansaircraft #vansaircraftrv10 #vansairforce #building #buildingaworkshop #workbench #chair #barstool #buildanairplane #airplanesarecool #checkyoursix (at Abilene, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpi_BGWMemj/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Colors for the walls of the #AirplaneFactory v1.0 have been chosen! . Spun Gold for the top half of the interior walls with Con Brio (red) for the bottom half! . After tapping off and painting the top half, I’m pretty happy with how this will turn out! 😊🤩🤩 . . . ##interiorpainting #interiorpaint #color #colorchoices #construction #constructionlife #avgeek #vansairforce #vansaircraftrv10 #vansaircraft #buildingaworkshop #build #building #buildaplane #checkyoursix (at Abilene, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co0VFObvauK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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#Digging was a lot faster and way easier the first time this #electrical #conduit went in. But, that was the time I rented a mini-excavator, too. . I figured this time around would be maybe a little faster than I expected doing this by hand to install larger diameter conduit. But, noooo! . Even with the softer soil this is still back breaking work! I’ll be so happy when I get this done and finally have lights inside the #AirplaneFactory v1.0! . Potentially pouring the self-leveling floor tomorrow! 🤩 . . . . #vansairforce #vansaircraft #vansaircraftrv10 #avgeek #construction #constructionlife #buildingaworkshop #buildingashed #buildinganairplane #rv10 #rv10buildprep #rv10build (at Abilene, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cok-2QYvJ26/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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With the #workshop nearly finished, I figure it’s time to blow some of the dust off these parts and check off the larger pieces on the #vansaircraft #rv10 #inventory sheet finally! . Organizing the #shop will have to come later to get the rest of this (extensive) list done. . #Exciting #times ahead! First rivets coming soon! . . . . #vansairforce #vansaircraftinc #vansaircraftrv10 #amateurbuilder #amateurbuiltaircraft #eaa #aopa #experimentalaircraft #studentpilotlife (at Abilene, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnNHRMVOXF4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Let’s see if my #measurements are correct! Whoops! They were off slightly. . The #drywalling continues… . Expecting to be able to connect power to the #workshop tomorrow. . #onestepcloser #vansairforce #vansaircraft #vansaircraftrv10 #constructionlife #follow #followyourdreams #babysteps #lifegoals #buildinganairplane #builingaworkshop (at Abilene, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/Clz3s42ORCn/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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If progress has a #color, in this case, it would be #red. . Preparing to hang the doors for the final time after this step. . I’m definitely feeling that 90% to being 90% done feeling. . #buildanrv10 #vansaircraftrv10 #workshop #shed #shedconstruction #painting #exterior #exteriordesign #colormyworld #workinprogress #buildanairplane #vansairforce #gettingcloser (at Abilene, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkHDTTcvTWP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Although I’m still working on building my workshop, I had a chance to stop by @aveoengineering’s Palm Coast, FL office and pick up my vertical stabilizer strobe #light for my #RV10build. . It’s always a fun time chatting with Damien! He gave me a sneak peek at the upcoming Vegas tips I squeezed out info about at #OSH22. See my “ #Upgrades for the RV-10 - Part 2” video for that interview. Channel link is in my bio. . . . . . #youtuber #aviation #influencer #avgeek #avgeeks #studentpilot #airplanebuilder #airplanesarecool #pilot #vansaircraftrv10 #vansrv10 #vansaircraft (at Palm Coast, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjavNsSOk96/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Building My Airplane: progress was made yesterday after confirming that the parts to be assembled were primed to satisfaction. We went from a slightly organized pile of #airplane #parts to a mostly finished product portion.

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For so long, I’ve dreamed of getting to this point where I’m installing parts onto the #RV10. Now, that time is finally here. Dreams come true for those who plan how to make them a reality!

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Now, if only I can find where I put that #rudder counterbalance weight…

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#vansaircraft #vansaircraftrv10 #builtnotbought #vansairforce #airplanesarecool #airplane #airplanebuilder #avgeek #avgeeks #aviation #avporn #experimentalaircraft #eaa #aopa #builtathome #experimentalaircraftassociation

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Cover me. I’m going in!

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This is the first time I’m using my #spraygun and the #first time using #akzonobel #primer. Most of these are effectively test pieces but some of them are still usable and will get installed on the #RV10 kit from @vansaircraftinc.

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The reason there are test pieces is because I bought my primer before I was ready to use it (something I don’t recommend) and it sat around for a little over the 2-year shelf life. I did have to buy a drill-driven mixing auger to get the base back to a usable state. I’m crossing my fingers and thankful that I only mixed up a small batch.

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I’m crossing my fingers that this works.

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Thanks to @buildflygo for his video on priming and preparing for primer.

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I’m wondering if I should install this and how many people I could fool with. 🤣 . . #chemtrails #aircraftswitches #experimentalaircraft #builtnotbought #rv10 #vansaircraftrv10 #vansaircraft #vansairforce #aviation #avgeek (at Abilene, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CikpnDku_kv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I’m glad this guy isn’t hungry! 🤣 I call him Al (last name Gator). Not my normal #aviation post, true. However, I’m wrapping up this trek #hauling the stuff you buy. The goal is to get home by 9-20-22 for some much deserved #family down time. Who knows? Maybe I’ll be able to make some progress on the #airplanefactory (a.k.a. #theshed ) and finally inventory my #empanage kit for the #vansaircraftrv10! In the meantime, the travels continue! (at TIGER TRUCK STOP) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiDqJl3OXjl/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=