Mar 01, 2024     Moved into new shop - (3 hours) Category: Workshop

I moved my fuselage and all parts to my shop located at 338 W Sea Ave, Independence, MO 64050.

  Jan 04, 2021     Intercom - (1 hour) Category: Avionics

I purchased a 2 place intercom system.

  Aug 01, 2020     Packed Up and Moved Out - (4 hours)       Category: Workshop

I moved out of my shop, and stored my tools, equipment, and materials in a trailer, to await the time when I have space to again resume building.

  Jul 07, 2020     Welding - (15 hours)       Category: Controls

I set up a GTAW station, and learned the basics of TIG welding. I welded up one of the elevator control horns.

  Jun 23, 2020     Cut control horns - (2 hours)       Category: Controls

I had the control horns cut out by water jet.

  Jun 16, 2020     Drilled holes for cabane fittings - (3 hours)       Category: Fuselage

I made an aluminum drilling guide and drilled the holes for the vertical cabane fittings.

  Jun 16, 2020     Metal fittings - (2 hours) Category: Wings

I had a lot of metal fittings cut out by water jet.

  Jun 15, 2020     Painted Fuel Tank - (2 hours)       Category: Fuel System

I painted the fuel tank with Rustoleum protective enamel.

  Jun 14, 2020     Primed Fuel tank - (1 hour)       Category: Fuel System

I sprayed the tank with zinc chromate primer.

  Jun 14, 2020     Tested Fuel Tank with Water - (4 hours) Category: Fuel System

I filled the tank with water one gallon at a time, and noted a total capacity of 18 gallons. I drained the tank through the fuel outlet until flow stopped. I then drained all remaining water out through the drain sump, collected and measured it. Sitting still on a table in the straight and level flight attitude, the unusable portion measured 15 and one third cups. I will round the unusable portion to one gallon and use that as the basis for calibrating the fuel gauge. I found there to be no leaks.