Fuselage

SB-0036 & HS Leveling

As I mentioned in my last post… it’s time to get to the empennage!! Or is it? There is one hurdle I needed to clear before mounting the Horizontal Stabilizer. Read on to find out what!!

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We’ve got a Cockpit!

With a last push I got through the remaining Console and seat ramp tasks. I finished with a fun assembly of all the pieces we’ve been working on for the past month. Read on for the details!

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Fuel Selector Fitment

What I thought was going to be a quick step ended up taking 3 sessions, 8+ hours, and many trips to the hardware stores! But the fuel selector is finally fitted. Read on for all the building fun!

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Seat Floor Rivet Wrap Up

This week Sam and I wrapped up the seat floor section with a long rivet session. And we had a bit of fun along the way! Read on for the quick update… and what comes next!

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Seatback Priming Prep

Back from a great trip in Greece (and overcoming a bout of Covid in the family), it was time to get going on the interior of the fuselage. It starts with the seat backs!

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Bottom Skins Done!

After a successful trip to Volleyball Nationals where the boys played their hearts out, it was time to get back to the plane. My goal

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Landing Gear Fitment – Part 1

It’s time to align the landing gear and final drill for installation! This big milestone takes a lot of measuring, double checking, and just a bit of nerve. Read on for part 1 of the landing gear fitment adventure!

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