The RV10 has windows! And a windshield! I’ve got everything attached and mostly cleaned up. Here’s what it looks like now: I used three tubes of Lord 7545 A/E adhesive from Aerosport Products, one for each pair of side windows and a full tube for the windshield. The process was stressful; I’ve been mildly dreading this for a couple of years now. Compared to much of the metal work, this step is one-shot with permanent results. ...
I’m out here working on the plane today - I haven’t made it out much, lately, but I’m in the garage spending the time. This project will end up taking roughly five years, three years longer than I thought it might when I started. I’ve gone through so many oscillations of excitement and frustration out here. Some days I feel like I’m flying through tasks, and I think about how close I am to the end. Some days it is just such a grind and I feel exhausted, sanding away yet another coat of epoxy, trying to get the curve of the cabin top just right, knowing that I’m probably aiming for a level of craftsmanship that I’ll never notice once the plane is up in the air. ...