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Builder Name:Dennis O'Connor   -  
Project:   Bearhawk - Patrol   -   VIEW REPORTS
Total Hours:249
Total Flight Time:
Total Expense:$30254.00
Start/Last Date:Jun 15, 2021 - No Finish Date
 
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Mar 19, 2024     Priming rear spar - (3 hours)       Category: Wings
Finally had warm weather allowing priming parts outside.


 
Mar 04, 2024     More on wing ribs - (16 hours)       Category: Wings
Designed and ordered rib stiffeners and an updated front spar end cap. Created a simple template to locate rivet positions on the ribs to facilitate shrinking the rib flange for flattening. Used a band saw with a rip fence to trim ribs for placement. The unique drill set up allowed for easy installation. Clecoed the compression struts along the front and rear spars to ensure proper length and alignment for the ribs. Placed the spars on 2x4's to raise the wing so i could check top and bottom for alignment. Use a laser and shims to ensure wing was held in a flat plane.


 
Feb 21, 2024     Fitting ribs - (16 hours)       Category: Wings
Completed main and rear spars. Started fitting ribs for the left wing.


 
Nov 30, 2023     Rear spar lightening holes - (3 hours)       Category: Wings
In the past I have used fly cutters and holes saws to make lightening holes. Never enjoyed either option. On the web I came across someone using a trim router and decide to use it for my application. Incredibly happy with the results!


 
Nov 29, 2023     Fuselage kit arrives       Category: Fuselage
Bearhawk Patrol fuselage kit has arrived and is stored in my hanagar.


 
Nov 29, 2023     Rear wing spar - (20 hours)       Category: Wings
Have completed both the ailerons and flaps. Started work on the rear wing spar. Dealing with cancer slowed most of the progress for '23. Finally have a clean bill of health and will be more productive in '24


 
Aug 05, 2023     Flaps - (15 hours)       Category: Wings
Work re-started on flaps after on-going battle with the big "C". Primed and assembled left flap spar. Primed inside portion of nose skins. Will be begin riveting next.


 
Feb 02, 2023     Drilling cap strips - (12 hours)       Category: Wings
Drilling multiple cap strip for main spar


 
Jun 17, 2022     Flaps - (80 hours)       Category: Wings
Flaps construction ready for corrosion proofing primer. Currently on back order.


 
Jun 17, 2022     Ailerons - (56 hours)       Category: Wings
Current state of aileron construction. Waiting for corrosion proofing primer before continuing onto riveting


 


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