Mar 30, 2024     Supply - identify non-kit parts/sources for doors/windows, evaluated bonding vs riveting pros/cons - (6 hours) Category: Fuselage

We. Search for parts/tools/supplies required for Supply of doors/windows, evaluated bonding vs riveting pros/cons. Researched carbon fiber lay-up methods, tools and supplies required for trim pieces

  Mar 29, 2024     Doors and Windows - (4 hours)       Category: Fuselage

Identified all door and window kit pieces. Test fit cabin and cargo doors and windows. Began research on build approach.

  Apr 19, 2023     Completed fitting stringers - (5 hours)       Category: Fuselage

Measured, cut, trimmed and shaped ends of remaining stringers (3,4,7,8). Still need to drill and pin, determine termination of stringer 8 fwd (L rear window) and aft end of bottom stringers (may go with aluminum skin under tail for accessibility).

  Apr 18, 2023     Measure and install top and bottom formers - (4.5 hours)       Category: Fuselage

Rough measure, rough cut, fit, fine cut, shape ends and temp install top and bottom stringers

  Apr 14, 2023     Drill additional holes for tabs, final fit for L pilot sill bracket - (5.5 hours)       Category: Fuselage

Drill out remaining tabs, make new bracket for L pilot door sill, drill and tempo install remaining door sill formers

  Apr 04, 2023     Trim and temp install front floorboard - (3 hours)       Category: Fuselage

Determine overlap vs butt joint, trim and temp install front floorboard

  Apr 03, 2023     Pilot and Copilot door trim - (6 hours)       Category: Fuselage

Making brackets, backdrilling door trim, checking for clearances, fitting and installing

  Mar 30, 2023     Create brackets, drill and temp mount door sill formers - (6 hours)       Category: Fuselage

Create brackets for L, R front-door sills. Cut, bend on brake, fit, drill and temp install formers

  Mar 23, 2023     Temp install front flooring pieces - (5 hours)       Category: Fuselage

Make adjustments to flooring for tube clearance and minimum gal between floor pieces. Drill to #40 and cleco in place

  Mar 22, 2023     Test fit floor pieces - (4 hours) Category: Fuselage

Reviewed floor installation photos, Colin captions, legacy build manual. Determined flooring attachment approache. Made decision to use monadnocks vs nut plates. Test fit floor pieces. Minor adjustments required.