Chris Lucas’ RV-10 in Photos

Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at 08:23 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Homebuilder Chris Lucas successfully completed the extensive construction of an RV-10 aircraft, a four-place design.
This large and expensive project was undertaken primarily to accommodate his family, who also contributed to the building process.
The complex build, which incorporated composite materials, was largely carried out in his two-car garage and resulted in a significant sense of accomplishment.

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One homebuilder’s lengthy effort pays off.

RV-10 — Chris’ father, Robert, helped out with a lot clecos.

RV-10 — ** Setting up the bulkheads for the tailcone.**

RV-10 — ** Chris’ wife, Rebecca, displays a partial wing.**

RV-10 — Chris and his daughter, Audrey, working on the fuselage. Note the composite material that forms the roof and holds the doors in place.

RV-10 — Chris used his two-car garage for most of the construction.

RV-10 — ** The panel for Chris’ RV-10.**

RV-10 — ** Chris takes a moment to enjoy the sense of accomplishment that all homebuilders feel…and are entitled to.**

RV-10 — There aren’t many four-place designs out there and not many people are ready to tackle a project that big and expensive, but for Chris Lucas, it was an ideal way to create room for his family.

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