Despite the tremendous growth in Internet-based information, Van’s RVator newsletter remains popular because it provides builders with practical information that carries the same credibility as the company and the airplanes themselves.
27 Years of the RVator has complete reprints of every article on RV building and flying that has ever appeared in the RVator, from 1980 to 2006. (Articles not specifically related to building or flying, such as articles on the progress of new designs, are not included.) Builders can use this book as an addendum to the plans and manual, as it is conveniently laid out in the usual building sequence. Those already flying will also find this book an excellent resource; to refresh your memory, to serve as an inspection guide, and to catch up on the latest techniques and ideas, both in the shop and in the air. No more hunting through stacks of torn up RVators for that ingenious tool or procedure you remember from several years ago. It’s all here at your finger tips. Generally speaking, the articles follow the building sequence. That’s convenient for the builder, but less convenient for those who are maintaining or modifying an existing RV. To help those people find information that has significant safety implications, page 4 has indexes of Service Bulletins, Safety Notices, and other safety-related articles. Many articles, especially in the building chapters, have since been followed by changes to the appropriate kit. For example, at one time empennage builders were required to pour their own elevator counterweights. Now these pieces are included in the tail kit, ready to bolt in, making that article somewhat obsolete, except in the event of needed replacement or repair. To help identify such articles, each article in this book has its original RVator publication date next to the title. Earlier articles are dated “issue/year” (“6/94” being the sixth issue in 1994). Later articles follow a “year issue” format (“2001 5th” being the fifth issue in 2001). We hope this book helps you enjoy building and flying your RV even more than you already are. |
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