Controls
Mid Aileron Push Tubes Complete
I got the tubes drilled, primed, and assembled today. Didn’t take too long but glad to have it done.
Controls
Mid Elevator Push Rods Cut & 3D Modeling
I started working on the mid elevator pushrods by getting them cut. I the went to Glen’s page and he didn’t have models already made for these two pushrods so I made my own. Luckily it didn’t take too long but the measurements I was getting from the print out Read more
Fuel System
Fuel Lines Installed & Rubber Components
I got all of the fuel lines installed that I can until the fuel pump and filter and flow meter come in. I also got the rubber bushing installed for the exterior penetration point for the fuel lines and the mounting brackets for the pump and filter. Took quite a Read more
Fuel System
Fuel Selector Installed & Other AN Fittings
I didn’t spend a ton of time on the plane today as I went to visit some members in distress in our ward boundaries. But I did get the fuel selector installed as well as the firewall and under the seat fittings. The rest just requires me cutting, bending, and Read more
Fuselage
Access Panel Section Complete!
I don’t have all of the access panels installed as I still need to do work behind them, but they are all done as of today. I need to start getting the fuel system plumbed up and then I need to check with Vans to see if my backordered aluminum Read more
Fuselage
Tunnel Covers Prepped for Primer
I got all of the parts ready for priming for the central tunnel. Luckily the final sized holes helped speed this up quite a bit
Fuselage
Baggage Door Installed!
This actually wasn’t as difficult as I thought it would be. I just got Brendon to do the drilling while I held things in place with tape, clecos, etc. The hardest part was getting the rivets at the top that were buried in the rear seat support. Those were tough Read more
Fuselage
Rear Seat Floors Riveted
I decided to relisten to General Conference from April 2025 while riveting in the seat floors. Pretty mindless work and gave me a chance to recap conference again before the next conference happens here in October.
Fuselage
OU Aviation Festival & Baggage Door
Started off the day taking my daughter to the OU Aviation Festival. It is a small festival but it is cool to get to see those in the local aviation community come together and share their love and passion for flight. Cailey enjoyed getting the chance to see the helicopters Read more
Fuselage
Baggage Door Fully Prepped
I got the baggage door verified that it is already final sized, cut the hinge for the door, debuted and dimpled everything so I can prime it tomorrow after my EAA chapter meeting. Worked at least some today to get my mind off the things in this world.