Wings
Right Flap Complete!
It took 4 hours but I got it done! I was kind of lazily watching Airventure at the same time but I got it done none the less. It is SUPER straight just like how the ailerons were. I’ve learned Read more
Fuel System
Fuel Tanks Mounted and Complete
The fuel tanks are now 100% complete. The left tank held all of the pressure overnight and into this morning. I’m super happy that is now resolved and I will need to put that on my annual check to see Read more
Wings
Right Flap Riveting Started
I got all of the top portion of the riveting done. Took a bit as I didn’t measure the shank of the rivets I put in which were the 3.5 size. I did one rivet and realized it was too Read more
Fuel System
Right Tank Reinstalled & Left Tank Looks Promising
I went ahead and verified that the right tank is 100% good. It held air for 24 hours so that tank is solid and sealed. I went ahead and had my wonderful wife help me reinstall a few bolts. I’ll Read more
Research
Another Awesome Evoke Paintjob
I haven’t gotten out to the garage yet today, but I will when I get home from work. That said I did go look at the left tank and the balloon was still inflated by it was 1/2″ shorter. That Read more
Wings
Flap Frame Riveted and Tank Woes
I tested the tank this afternoon and one of the leaks is fixed and the second one is much better but still there. I don’t know what to do at this point as I thoroughly sealed that rear side of Read more
Wings
Right Flap Components Primed and Nose Ribs Assembled
I got all of the parts primed today and I assembled the nose ribs. I realized one of the ribs I drilled the nut plates holes when I didn’t need it. Not a huge deal but I just assumed since Read more
Fuel System
Fuel Tank Repair & Priming Completed
Now I’ve not pressure tested it (boy I hope I got it all…) but I’ve sealed up the tank again, sanded the outside of the tank and primed it. Took a bit today but I got it all done. I Read more
Wings
Part Cleaning and Prep for Primer
Aside from the tank work today, I spent a little bit of time getting everything cleaned and ready for primer. Not much else to say here as most of the work was done on the tanks today.
Fuel System
Tank Repair and Oxidation?
I decided to go ahead and prime the outside of the tanks just to make sure to keep the oxidation to a minimum on the plane but it looks like it beat me to it. I’m going to guess something Read more