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Roll GSA 28 Wired

I am so bad about remembering to take pictures while I am working. Either way, I got the wiring in that I needed that is the correct gauge for the power and ground on the GSA 28. I got that Read more

By Olan Hodges, 5 monthsOctober 30, 2025 ago
Fuel System

Andair Fuel Valve & Selector Mounted

I’m getting close to finishing up this part. I got the new plate drilled for rivets, deburred, primed and riveted in. I then installed the Andair fuel valve, cut the extension to the length I needed it, modified the cover Read more

By Olan Hodges, 5 monthsOctober 30, 2025 ago
Fuel System

Andair Custom Mount Plate

I ended up wasting a bit of time tonight by not using the right tools. I tried to be precise by hand and that was a terrible idea. Ended up wasting an hour. But I went the second time around Read more

By Olan Hodges, 5 monthsOctober 29, 2025 ago
Fuel System

Andair Fuel Valve Has Arrived!

The Andair value arrived from the UK today. It is definitely quality and is almost a direct replacement for the Vans fuel selector. The selector is very smooth in its operation and I will feel much better switching tanks with Read more

By Olan Hodges, 5 monthsOctober 28, 2025 ago
Avionics

Right Wing Tip Wiring Complete

I wrapped up the CANBUS wiring and the rest of the harness for the GMU 11 magnetometer. I then remounted the wing tip and finished the CANBUS wiring at the roll servo. The larger wire gauge for the servo should Read more

By Olan Hodges, 5 monthsOctober 27, 2025 ago
Avionics

CANBUS Wiring and Power/Ground for GMU/GSA

I got the CANBUS wire run for the right wing. I also got the power run for the GMU and the GSA but I decided I’m going to up the wire size for the GSA from 22ga to 20ga due Read more

By Olan Hodges, 5 monthsOctober 26, 2025 ago
Lighting

Wing Tip Light Wiring – Right Side Done

I decided to finish up the wiring for the wing tip. I need to double check some things now because when I looked at the diagram it looked like some of them they needed as local grounds but the FAQ Read more

By Olan Hodges, 5 monthsOctober 25, 2025 ago
Firewall

Section 41 Complete!

I realized after I had riveted a few rivets that I forgot to debur and dimple and countersink the upper hinges. I undid my work and got everything fixed. It then took a bit to do the riveting because the Read more

By Olan Hodges, 5 months ago
Firewall

All Cowl Hinges Prepped

I got the rest of the hinges drilled today as well as the shim dimpled and the hinges countersunk. All I have to do tomorrow is rivet all of this together and this section will be done. Should be roughly Read more

By Olan Hodges, 5 months ago
Firewall

Top Cowl Hinges Drilled

I got all of the hinges cut and put in place with their initial drilled holes. It then took me the rest of tonight’s time to get the top hinges done because they are pretty stiff and didn’t want to Read more

By Olan Hodges, 5 months ago

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Aircraft Build Time

Airplane sectionBuild time (hrs)
Avionics/Electronics18.25
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 Installation15.5
S25 - Mid Fuselage Bulkheads0.25
S26 - Mid Fuselage Ribs Bottom Skins0.25
S27 - Firewall0.25
S28 - Forward Fuselage Bulkhead Ribs0.25
S29 - Fuselage Side Skins4
S30 - Step Installation2
S31 - Upper Forward Fuselage0.25
S32 - Tailcone Attach14.75
S33 - Baggage Area28
S34 - Baggage Door8
S35 - Access & Floors7.75
S36 - Brake Lines4.5
S37 - Fuel System11.5
S38 - Rudder Pedals & Brake System13
S39 - Control System10.75
S40 - Flap System5
S41 - Upper Forward Fuselage Installation9
S42 - Rear Seat Backs7.5
S43 - Cabin3.5
S46 - Engine Mount & Gear0.75
S49 - Seats12
S50 - Cabin Heat1
Total836.25

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