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December 2024

Wings

Outboard Reinforcement Plates and Deburring

I got all of the deburring done for all of the small parts as well as all of the drilling done on the outboard reinforcement plates. I also drilled the four additional holes on the inboard reinforcement plate into the ribs that are non-standard. I deburred all of the parts Read more

By olanandkate, 8 monthsDecember 30, 2024 ago
Wings

Inboard Aileron Brackets and Rear Spar Reinforcement Plates

I decided to get another bit of work last night which I should have called it quits because I was mentally done for the night. I ended up cutting the W-1007D reinforcement plates too short so I had to reorder new ones of those. After that mistake I went ahead Read more

By olanandkate, 8 monthsDecember 29, 2024 ago
Wings

First Day of Section 15

I got all of the parts for the outboard aileron brackets completed. I am trying to get other parts completed as well so I can prime them all at the same time. I wish I had a small spray can of some of this primer but it is what it Read more

By olanandkate, 8 monthsDecember 28, 2024 ago
Wings

Section 14 – Wing Ribs – Complete

I finalized the wing ribs today. I decided that I would just rivet all 8 holes of the 13th and 14th rib. I looked through the instructions and didn’t see any reason that there should only be 4 of the 8 holes riveted, so I just finished them all. Hopefully Read more

By olanandkate, 8 monthsDecember 27, 2024 ago
Wings

Left Wing Ribs Riveted and Bolted

I finally got some chance to sit down and work on the plane. I’ve been researching a few items and looking on how to tackle some things. I first got the pitot static system tubing ordered. I also got an ELT (who knows why LOL. It probably won’t be installed Read more

By olanandkate, 8 monthsDecember 26, 2024 ago

Aircraft Build Time

Airplane sectionBuild time (hrs)
Avionics/Electronics9
S06 - Vertical Stabilizer22.5
S07 - Rudder34.25
S08 - Horizontal Stabilizer49.75
S09 - Elevators59
S10 - Tailcone75.75
S11 - Empennage Attach27.75
S12 - Empennage Fairings26.5
S13 - Main Spar18.25
S14 - Wing Ribs35.5
S15 - Rear Spar29.25
S16 - Top Skins32.75
S17 - Outboard Leading Edge34.75
S18 - Fuel Tank79.5
S20 - Bottom Skins42.25
S21 - Aileron35.5
S22 - Flap44
S23 - Aileron Actuation11
S24 - Wing Tip Installation14.5
S29 - Fuselage Side Skins4
S30 - Step Installation2
S32 - Tailcone Attach14.75
S33 - Baggage Area0.5
S35 - Access & Floors3.5
S36 - Brake Lines4.5
S38 - Rudder Pedals & Brake System12.5
Total723.5
Recent Posts
  • Baggage Conduit Run & Antennas Ordered
  • Rear Floorboards Installed
  • Rudder Cable Linkages Complete
  • Brake Lines Finished and Rudder Wire Guides Installed
  • Rudder Pedals Installed and Rudder Cables Ran
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