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About the Class Van's has very recently changed the practice project for the Sheet metal panel. Our class will use the new practice panel and it more accurately reflects the new kits that use the pre-punch holes and extruded trailing edge on the control surfaces. The construction of the panel, and testing riveting strip should give you introduction to all the skills you will need for the kit construction. Also the building of the panel step by step will be online for you to review. Class size is very small usually two or three people so you can get more personalized attention. The basic class takes one full day and is conducted at my hangar at 2482 South 1560 West Hangar "F" in Bountiful Utah. Map Cost is $295 which includes the cost of the practice kit ($40) and use of all tools, plus a real nice lunch, plus a new free meal, (see new icon below) I have added a new feature I call "RV Builders Bed and Breakfast." You can come the night before the class and stay at the Hanger, It is really nice, see pictures I will cook you a nice breakfast the morning of the class. Stay over the night of class if you would like. I would like to do the bed and breakfast FREE and with no addition cost for the class. We try to make the class fun and think we have succeeded so far judging from the feedback. Mike Class schedule call Mike Howe at 801-635-9698 or email mikedhowe@gmail.com for information Call with your request and I will work it out to your convenience
Class on December 10, 2008
From left to right: Eric Nettleton (son), Randy Nettleton (builder, father), Tim Nettleton (the ol' cowboy) Great class! Mike's experience and patience were great. He often jumped in to help, but not to do the project for us. His help was always about technique and insight. I highly recommend this to anyone in the Utah area planning to build a quality RV. Thanks Mike!
Other students comments from previous classes
Panels laid out and ready to start class
This is the practice kit. You can see that all the hardware come in numbered bags, just the same as when the kit sections arrive, This makes it easy to inventory and organize parts. The aluminum parts are mostly all pre-punched and numbered. It is assembled just like the airplane. First the parts are clecoed together( clecos are special fasteners you will need), matched drilled, deburred and dimple and finally riveted. This panel will give you practice in all the operations you will need to perform on the actual airplane. It is just these steps repeated many times
The plans are very detailed and easy to follow. All of the building is spelled out step by step and parts and hardware are specified.
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