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Holes Drilled for Leading Edges

I double checked a large handful of holes and they are definitely final sized which saves me about and hour to an hour and a half of work. I did drill the screw holes as those were not final sized. I didn’t get much time tonight as my son and Read more…

By olanandkate, 2 monthsApril 28, 2025 ago
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Leading Edges Assembled and J Channel Match Drilled

I got all of the ribs assembled into the leading edge skins today. I need to go back and smooth the forward edges some more on more of the ribs but I can do that when I’m disassembling them. I also got the J channels installed and match drilled them Read more…

By olanandkate, 2 monthsApril 26, 2025 ago
Wings

Modified Leading Edge Ribs and Cradle

I got the leading edge modified ribs cut and deburred today. I also got some time today to cut the cradle parts and get them put together. I wanted to get that done today so that I can work on things tomorrow while it is raining outside without having to Read more…

By olanandkate, 2 monthsApril 25, 2025 ago
Wings

Leading Edge J Channel and Splice Strip Work

I got the J channels cut to length, deburred and marked today. I also got the splice strips cut off of the tank skins that I have stored in the attic and got them deburred as well. Not alot of work done today but I didn’t have a ton of Read more…

By olanandkate, 2 monthsApril 24, 2025 ago
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Leading Edge Ribs Straightened and Fluted

I had extra time while on calls and during breaks to finish this work. Only took another hour and 15. I need to look at what step is next and get started on that but that will have to wait till tomorrow. I gave the builder’s number a call at Read more…

By olanandkate, 2 monthsApril 23, 2025 ago
Wings

Straightening & Fluting Leading Edge Ribs

Brendon was going to be doing band stuff tonight so I decided to take the night off with him. I’ll have to skip tomorrow night with him too since we have church tomorrow. I decided to go ahead with the next section and start straightening and fluting the ribs. It Read more…

By olanandkate, 2 monthsApril 22, 2025 ago

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Aircraft Build Time

Airplane sectionBuild time (hrs)
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 Tank49
S21 - Aileron35
Total530
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