Chris

Right Wing Spar Extension

Well, this weekend had temperatures in Livermore topping out at 103 and 104 degrees (even warmer in the hangar believe

Finally spent some quality time in the shop. The oppressive heat and/or smoke have started to subside. So I started

About a year ago, I had ordered the Van’s Lightbox kit. Along with the Toolbox, it was one of the

Got my wing kit delivered today, just under 6 months from the order date. Lead times have risen quite a

Starting the elevators in earnest. Started with peeling the vinyl from 4 skins (2 top, 2 bottom). Unfortunately, got too

The horizontal stabilizer is essentially complete! The metalwork at least, i.e. Chapter 8 in the plans. The fairings still need

Time to wrap up this horizontal stabilizer! Taking it a bit easy in June due to a work trip to

A full day riveting the horizontal stabilizer skins to the skeleton. Still more to do, it’s very time consuming, especially

Riveted most of the ribs to the front spar of the Horizontal Stabilizer (except the outboard 2 on each side

Finished priming of the horizontal stabilizer internals. This meant the remaining ribs (two were previously done) and the insides of