Pete Howell

RV-9A

March 20, 2004:

A few updates and a picture of my project:

I am currently riveting the lower wing skins on my QB RV-9. As you can see in the picture, it has become a family affair as both my 10 yr old twins, Ryan and Megan, have become capable rivet shooters. Problems arise when the supposedly "skilled" bucker makes an error.  Many thanks to Tom Berge and Alex Peterson who have offered advice and have inspected completed parts.

I also am closer to meeting requirements for my PPL, having done my first solo X-C and hoping to fly my second solo X-C soon

Ryan Howell showing his shooting technique

Pete received his Private Pilot certificate June 6, 2004.  Hmmm..  that looks like an RV grin!

August 1, 2004:

Now that baseball is done, I am back at it hard with the kit. My QB wings are done and I am attacking the fuse. I built a rotisserie for the QB fuse to get better access. If anyone is interested, contact me for more pics, it was easy and less than $100 for the parts. I traveled to OSH with Bernie Weiss. It was a great inspiration to keep pounding rivets! Bernie and I have formed an informal builders group as he is few months behind me on his -7 between the 2 of us, we can figure most things out.