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Builder Name:Richard Tardiff   -  
Project:   Bearhawk - Patrol   -   VIEW REPORTS
Total Hours:2319.25
Total Flight Time:0.7
Total Expense:$39.00
Start/Last Date:Aug 10, 2019 - No Finish Date
Engine:Lycoming 0360
 
Friendly URL: https://eaabuilderslog.org?s=rtardiff

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Sep 29, 2023     Cleaning Day - (6 hours) Category: Workshop
Re-organized, swept, etc.
 
Sep 05, 2023     Cleanup DAY - (4 hours) Category: Workshop
Put away tools, updated build log, etc.
 
Jul 17, 2023     Company Coming - (3 hours)       Category: Workshop
Cleaned up the hangar in preparation for a visit from EAA Chapter 517. A dozen guests came by to take a look at the project.

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Jul 10, 2023     Orders of the day - (2.5 hours) Category: Workshop
After much head-scratching and further reading, I ordered the spinner and hardware kit from Van's. To their credit, they shipped the items within an hour!
 
Jul 03, 2023     CLEANUP DAY - (4 hours) Category: Workshop
 
Jun 01, 2023     Spruce Day - (3 hours)       Category: Workshop
Having finally installed wifi in the hangar, I was able to place a hardware order without leaving the airport! Life is good.

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May 10, 2023     Cleanup - (4 hours) Category: Workshop
It had to be done.
 
May 05, 2023     More paint prep - (6 hours) Category: Workshop
Cleaned, etched & alodined numerous aluminum trim pieces
 
May 01, 2023     Cleanup Day - (4 hours)       Category: Workshop
Cleaned up hangar and paint booth. Cleaned paint guns. Pulled plastic wrap off wings.

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Mar 08, 2023     Clean-up - (2 hours) Category: Workshop
Sweep, haul trash.
 
Feb 27, 2023     Cleanup - (3 hours) Category: Workshop
On returning to work after four4 months, I found my hangar in complete disarray. I don't get it.
 
Aug 19, 2022     Cleanup - (4 hours) Category: Workshop
Swept up, organized tools and got ready to build a paint booth.
 
Jul 29, 2022     Cleanup - (2 hours) Category: Workshop
Short day. Put away tools, modified one of my shop carts, clocked out early.
 
Jul 20, 2022     Yard Work - (2 hours) Category: Workshop
Two hours driving the lawn mower around my hangar (and my neighbor's)
 
Jul 18, 2022     Cleaning Day - (4 hours) Category: Workshop
Once again, time to put tools and supplies in their places, sweep & tidy up.
 
Jun 18, 2022     Cleaning Day - (3 hours) Category: Workshop
Tools everywhere! Time to put things away and sweep up.
 
Apr 11, 2022     Cleanup - (2 hours) Category: Workshop
When I find myself making more than 3 circuits of the hangar to find a particular tool, it's time to put everything away, sweep up, and start with a clean shop!
 
Mar 19, 2022     Cleanup - (1.5 hours) Category: Workshop
Just a quick sweep and take out the trash!
 
Feb 05, 2022     Cleaning Day - (1.5 hours) Category: Workshop
Swept, put away tools, made a hardware run
 
Feb 04, 2022     Notebooks - (2 hours) Category: Workshop
Spent a couple hours organizing my various binders--Engine--Avionics /Wiring--etc.
 
Oct 26, 2021     CLEANUP - (1 hour) Category: Workshop
Shop cleanup
 
May 28, 2021     Wing Stand - (4 hours)       Category: Workshop

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May 27, 2021     Nose stand - (3 hours)       Category: Workshop
Built a stand to support front of fuselage via pivot attached yesterday.

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May 26, 2021     Tail Stand and Attachment point for firewall - (3.5 hours)       Category: Workshop
Built a tail stand to assist in leveling fuselage. Built a pivot & attached to firewall to assist in rotating fuselage during covering.

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Apr 29, 2021     Aileron Hinges - (6 hours) Category: Workshop
Not happy with fit and function of aileron hinges. Replaced with parts cut from rejected flap hinges.
 
Apr 27, 2021     Maule Therapy - (1 hour)       Category: Workshop
Took a break for a brief flight in the Maule. Gave the hangar a much-needed cleaning.

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Apr 15, 2021     Ailerons & Flaps - (5 hours) Category: Workshop
More trial & error, clamp & reclamp. Now ready to drill.
 
Mar 25, 2021     Creeper modification - (4 hours)       Category: Workshop
In an effort to save my back, I built an adjustable seatback for my creeper. Not pretty, but makes a huge difference when working under the fuselage or a table-mounted wing!

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Mar 04, 2021     Back to Work - (2 hours) Category: Workshop
It's amazing how many dead flies and wasps can accumulate over the winter! Spent a couple hours cleaning up the hangar and reviewing the build process in my head. Will get back to prepping the ailerons and flaps for covering next week.
 
Jun 03, 2020     Cleanup - (1 hour) Category: Workshop
It's amazing what you can find if you sweep the floor now and then.
 
May 21, 2020     AN Fittings - (1.5 hours) Category: Workshop
Sorted & labeled AN fittings for fuel & brake lines.
 
May 07, 2020     Shop Cart - (1 hour) Category: Workshop
Little details can make a world of difference. I took a break from bending aluminum to reorient the casters on my shop cart.
 
Aug 26, 2019     Cleanup - (2 hours) Category: Workshop
Stowed tools & materials; swept hangar & hauled accumulated trash.
 
Aug 19, 2019     Back to (the real) work) - (8 hours) Category: Workshop
Moved AC back into hangar; set up shop. Built shelves, assembled work tables, hung lights
 
Aug 16, 2019     Paint, second coat - (5 hours) Category: Workshop
Moved everything to the other side of hangar, painting continued
 
Aug 15, 2019     Watching Paint, cont'd - (8 hours) Category: Workshop
Floor prep. 1st coat of epoxy-based paint
 
Aug 14, 2019     Watching paint Dry cont'd - (8 hours) Category: Workshop
Stripped old paint using floor machine
 
Aug 13, 2019     Watching Paint Dry - (4 hours)       Category: Workshop
My two trusty assistants stripped and painted the hangar floor this week. (I may. have gone fishing)

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Aug 12, 2019     Hangar Rehab - (4 hours) Category: Workshop
In preparation for floor refinishing, resident aircraft (Maule MX7-160; Luscombe 8F) relocated to ramp tie-down; all tools, benches, etc, moved to side of hangar
 


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