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scubarider
Joined: 24 Dec 2006
Posts: 287
Location: Cleveland, GA
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| Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 6:45 pm Post subject: I'm skeeerd... |
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It is time to work on the wings.........ARGGGGGG..........feeling very incompetent,,,,actually skeeeerd. Can't seem to make heads or tails or wings on directions.
Anyone willing to come to Cleveland and help me build them???? I have some beer and alittle cash :lol: I did do the quickbuild on the wings thank goodness but still. Any advice on getting started. loads of pictures, a step by step guide for dummmies???
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KevinC
Joined: 18 Aug 2005
Posts: 200
Location: Prosser, Washington
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| Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 9:05 pm Post subject: getting started on the wings |
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I just went through this - it is not as bad as it seems. Since you are in GA, the best advice I can give is take your digital camera (maybe the beer, too) to Walhalla and spend a day there. It took me 3 times to get the 'order of business' down, but having the guys at the factory explain it and show you is worth a lot. Second most valuable to me was to have a condensed task list - break the job into several little ones. I have lots of notes and pix from the trip - send me a private message if you'd like them.
The book is a little more helpful with the wings.
Lift strut attach brackets, I-beams, tip braces, doublers, tanks, #1 ribs done and everything fits just fine to the fuselage. I took the wings off last night and tonight starting on the control surfaces.
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Dave Krall CFII SEL SES
Joined: 14 Mar 2007
Posts: 319
Location: Seattle WA
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| Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 12:38 pm Post subject: |
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| I'd really like to see your PIX & notes if they're emailable or easy for you. I'm just ready to start on the wings here in Seattle. My email: pilotdjk@yahoo.com |
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scubarider
Joined: 24 Dec 2006
Posts: 287
Location: Cleveland, GA
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| Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 8:15 pm Post subject: pictures |
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Hi Dave, welcome to the site. I have loads of pictures but they are all too big to download here. Will have to shrink them. Have been spending every waking moment on the plane {and the honey-do list}. Needless to say, have not spent enough time on the "plane". :roll:
As soon as I get alittle time I will shrink the pictures and show them on here. I have the almost everything but the wings complete. Just got to cover. Am doing that now. Man, it takes alot of time... Off to bed to go again tomorrow.
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Johnny C!
Joined: 07 Sep 2006
Posts: 145
Location: Brevard, NC
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| Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2007 10:41 am Post subject: Notes & Pics Here? |
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Hey gang!
Can we get your notes & pic's posted here?
I've got one tank & butt rib set done & I'm working
on the other side.
I, too have been to the factory, several times.
Those trips have made a big differance to me,
but notes & pic's from others would help with my
confidence, as well.
I think it would add a lot to the Just area here!
I haven't looked around too much, but this area
seems to have the most activity. It's been a
wonderful tool for me.
Keep it up!
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scubarider
Joined: 24 Dec 2006
Posts: 287
Location: Cleveland, GA
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| Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2007 7:35 pm Post subject: Hey Johnny! |
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Hey Johnny....sounds like you are ahead of me.... :? All I have done on the wings is remove one rib from each wing because I got the larger fuel tanks and they fit it for the small ones. I also got the wing tip braces on. I went to the factory and took as many pics as I could. I also talked to Troy who told me if he had the time he could have them built in 2 weeks. *sigh* It will probably take me two months. I pretty much have everything done firewall back. I even have the carpet in. I will be covering the interior and putting up fabric this week. After that will probably go ahead and cover the outside of the plane. Then will tackle the wings. I am trying to sell my ultralight so I can have the room to mount the wings to set the tanks etc.
Man, I gotta shrink my pics to show everyone. See ya!
Dennis |
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Johnny C!
Joined: 07 Sep 2006
Posts: 145
Location: Brevard, NC
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| Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2007 7:41 am Post subject: slow going |
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I feel like I'm going so slow!
I just haven't been able to work
on it very much.
I just need to install the RH butt rib,
& install the upper & lower stringer, &
then I'm ready to cover the fuse. That
has gone by fast. The wings are going to
take more work.
Going to the factory has really taken
the concern out of a lot of the "problem
areas" that I was worried about.
Go to the factory every chance you
get. I will probably go next week again.
Post some wing building pics & notes
& get admin to thumb tack them at the top!
Keep it up!
Johnny C! |
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Gary H
Joined: 29 Sep 2006
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Location: Othello, WA
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| Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2007 9:29 pm Post subject: |
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I have my wings done. It took me 4 days, really isn't that bad. I have to put varnish on, string the cables and I'm ready for covering. I am going to get the plane ready for flight, do all the tests, make sure everthing works right then cover it. I learned that from my other plane I built. It's easier to fix the problems now than after it's covered! Just a thought.
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Gary H
Joined: 29 Sep 2006
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Location: Othello, WA
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| Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2007 10:09 pm Post subject: |
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| "Just" a few pictures of the wings |
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scubarider
Joined: 24 Dec 2006
Posts: 287
Location: Cleveland, GA
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| Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2007 7:00 am Post subject: 4 days? |
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Gary.....4 DAYS??? :shock:
Man, what would it take to get you here in Cleveland, GA?.....
Thanks for the pictures. They help alot. Now, a step-by-step for dummies handbook would be fantastic :D
If possible would love some more pictures if you have them and maybe some tips and tricks on the harder areas.
Thanks!!!
Dennis |
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