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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, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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, 9 monthsDecember 26, 2024 ago
Wings

W-1010 Inboard Ribs Riveting Complete

I got a bit of time today to get the inboard ribs completely riveted together. I now need to go down the line and rivet/bolt each rib into place on the spar web.

By olanandkate, 11 monthsOctober 16, 2024 ago
Wings

Flap Hinge Brackets and Ribs Riveted

I got a bit of time tonight to work on the plane so I got the four W-1011 ribs rivetted to the flap hinge brackets and ribs together. I only had to redo one rivet as I wasn’t paying attention and the rib backed away from the bracket and left Read more

By olanandkate, 11 monthsOctober 15, 2024 ago
Wings

Priming Ribs Complete

I finally got some time last night to get the ribs and other components primed. I got it all put back together again so that I can start riveting soon. With Fall break and trying to finalize my MBA it might be slow go for the next couple of weeks Read more

By olanandkate, 11 monthsOctober 15, 2024 ago
Wings

Rib Deburring Complete

It’s been a long time over the past couple of weeks as I have been working on studying for my MBA and I’ve also started my commercial pilot training. I passed my CAX exam this past Friday. But over the past few weeks I’ve been spending some time here and Read more

By olanandkate, 11 monthsOctober 9, 2024 ago
Wings

Left Wing Ribs Deburred

It took quite a while but I got it all done tonight while listening to an audio book for my MBA class. Next to do the right wing.

By olanandkate, 1 yearSeptember 10, 2024 ago

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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 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 Area24.5
S34 - Baggage Door0.5
S35 - Access & Floors3.5
S36 - Brake Lines4.5
S38 - Rudder Pedals & Brake System12.5
Total750.25
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