Making the Transition to an RV
Van's Air Force; World Wide Wing
Jeff Crabb's trip to the Bahamas
Scott Millhouse's trip to Vans
Jim Harchanko's "Engine Story"
"Don't Turn Back!"
safety article by Doug Rozendaal
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Downloads
Condition Inspection Checklist
W&B Program
must also install the
update
and here are
the instructions
AC 20-27E
(pdf, 2.3 meg)
This is the circular you need for info about registration and inspection
Do a Roll in Tracy Crook's Mazda powered RV-4
Engine Info
A great article with useful data about acquiring an engine
Article by Bob Archer about his internal wing-tip nav/com antennae
Product listing of Bob Archer's internal antennae
GIF of Archer type antenna (Bob Nuckoll's AeroElectric Connection)
Download the TVRVBG logo
(copyright 2002)
Archived News about the TVRVBG
TVRVBG apparel and other odds-n-ends
The Tennessee Valley RV Builders Group was formed in May, 1998 by several individuals who were either flying or building kit RV airplanes from Van's Aircraft. The intent of the group is to foster safety and fellowship within the group by frequently meeting to inspect the member's projects, and sharing info via email. Since the RV series of aircraft is by far the largest segment of the custom-built aircraft community, the TVRVBG is growing rapidly with many of the original member's projects now airborne. The group is based in the north Alabama area, with most projects within a fifty mile radius of Decatur (DCU).
We have requests from individuals who want to join
the group or host meetings who are not within the Huntsville-Decatur area. Since north
Alabama is the obvious core of the TVRVBG, our events and meetings are located near the
Huntsville/Decatur area in order for us to have maximum participation. However, we
cordially invite RV builders or enthusiasts from any area to visit our meetings and
socials either via aircraft or ground transportation. It is our goal as an enthusiast
organization to offer support even to individuals located too far from our area to allow
membership in the TVRVBG. Info about upcoming meetings is available on this page, and
anyone located anywhere is always welcome at our events as a valued guest.
For builders outside our area who have an interest in being associated with a builders
group, we encourage you to start your own group; it will be more beneficial and fun than
you can imagine!
Anyone in the North Alabama area who is either interested in the RV series of aircraft or has a project underway is encouraged to join the group.
The following requirements must be met in order to be considered as a member of the TVRVBG:
1) A sincere interest in RV aircraft
2) A willingness to throw rediculous amounts of money at an aircraft project
3) A sincere interest in RV aircraft
4) A willingness to associate with other folks who are crazy about RV aircraft
5) And a sincere interest in RV aircraft
You are visitor number, uh.........
Inquiries concerning group membership can be directed here or here.
As a general rule, the group meets on the third Thursday of the month several times a year at various members' shops.
Upcoming Meetings
We need meeting hosts!
September 25, 2008
hosted by David Edgemon, RV-8 project, Madison, AL
Dave is a repeat offender (RV-9A) so you can get insight into what a builder
does differently the second time around.
Driving directions to come later.
If you wish to host a TVRVBG meeting, or need more info about a meeting,
please contact the TVRVBG.
Monthly Saturday morning breakfast flyouts:
First Saturday
Winchester, TN (BGF)Second Saturday
Murfreesboro, TN (MBT)
or
Sammies Touch-N-Go Restaurant, Pell City (St. Claire County, PLR)
Third Saturday
Moontown, AL (3M5)Fourth Saturday
Shelbyville, TN (SYI)
Fifth Saturday
Fort Payne, AL (4A9)
The TVRVBG has over eighty members
with RV projects either in the project phase or flying.
Here is a list of flying aircraft in the Huntsville/Decatur area and date of first flight:
Bob Butler, RV-6A 8/6/97
Mark Spry, RV-4; 7/4/98
Sam Buchanan, RV-6; 9/1/99
Jeff Crabb, RV-6A; 3/24/00
Kevin Belue, RV-6A; 2/16/02
David Stafford, RV-6; 2/23/02
Al Wright/Steve Mustaikis, RV-6A
Alan Nunnelee, RV-8A; 5/03
Mark Pickens, RV-9A
Jim Harchanko, RV-7A; 11/21/03
Steve Raddatz, RV-8; 12/7/03
David Edgemon, RV-9A; 10/10/04
Billy Baggett, RV-6A; 12/15/04
Tim Cooper, RV-7A; 4/29/06
Bob Hall, RV-8; 1/12/07
Scott Millhouse, RV-9A; 1/27/07
Garrett Smith, RV-9A; 2/21/08
(Please assist in keeping this list up to date by submitting
any omissions;
I would also appreciate you submitting the date you first flew your plane so I can
add that info as well. Editor)
First flights are always special. This has to be one of the best first-flight photos
ever....taken by Dave Edgemon's wife as she for the first time witnessed how quickly those
little RV's (RV-9A) get off the ground!
We have five EAA Technical Counselors in the group, Sam Buchanan, Kevin Belue, Mark Spry, Robin Hunt, and Steve Raddatz. They are willing to advise builders in the North Alabama area. The TVRVBG also has other members with a wide range of professional skills that will be invaluable to anyone building an RV.
Alex Sloan, TVRVBG member and former chairman of the EAA Homebuilder Council, has some great advice for builders contemplating an RV project. Building an aircraft is a huge undertaking that can be overwhelming, but Alex's thoughts can put the project into proper perspective.
Just to keep the construction juices flowing, here is an example of why we are building RVs. Hitting this link will take you to a travelogue that details the adventures of four TVRVBG members as they utilize the cross-country traits of their RVs to full advantage on a sightseeing tour of Arizona.
