TerryJ wrote:
A close relative is building an RV7 and is ready to attach the wings for
the first time. The alignment of the holes in the center spar section
front and back is off enough that a hardware store bolt will not pass
through both sides. I estimate the alignment is off by 1/32 to 3/64 inch
perhaps more on the port side. I am not an aeronautical engineer nor
have I built a plane but to me this is excessive and would tend to
stress the close tolerance bolts and spars as the bolts are forcibly
driven in.

He says his 'mentor', who has built two planes, says all is OK (though
the 'mentor' has not personally inspected the plane).
Am I being paranoid? My concern is for his life....


The only place to get a definitive answer is Vans Aircraft.

Matt