Welcome to the Shockley's RV7A project site!

Left Wing
Right Wing Taking Shape!

My name is Keane Shockley and I am building an RV7A from Van's. This project will involve three generations of Shockleys and span approximately three years to complete. I am currently an ATP rated pilot with Delta Air Lines flying the B-767. I completed all my initial flight training in light aircraft at Comair's Aviation Academy.

My Current Ride!

The RV-7/7A kit is the most highly advanced kit Van’s has produced. The computer aided design and computer controlled production tools mean that the parts fit exactly as they should. Traditionally, the task of locating, aligning, drilling and preparing the thousands of rivet holes has fallen to the airplane builder. It’s not particularly difficult, but it is repetitious and there are many opportunities for error. In the "matched hole" RV7A kit, a computerized punch press locates and punches all the rivet holes during manufacture, so the builder can pull the parts out of the box, align the holes and begin assembly immediately. We estimate the construction time for the RV7A kit at about 13-1400 hours.


DISCLAIMER:
This web site and the information contained within are for entertainment purposes only. The opinions & techniques expressed on the construction of N7676D are mine only and should not be confused with those approved by Van's Aircraft. There are many ways to build an airplane and the methods that I use may or may not work in any given circumstance. If there are any questions please contact Van's Aircraft. I am not responsible for the misuse of any information contained on this web site.