Decided to look ahead..

 I got frustrated with using the "kit plane builders Riv-Nut tool" and ordered a real one so I put the last two floor panels aside till I get that.

I decided to go ahead and work through chapter 1 in the build manual to see what parts I could put together. I ended up doing a lot of reaming and fitting for parts. I also re-organized my parts table. 

The vert stab has been giving me fits because it doesn't seem like it fits the rudder hinges appropriately. I have an email out to JA about it. They didn't answer the phones Friday.

Other projects started: Started looking at the side stringer lines. Test fit the rudder petals, Paralleled up the control sticks in the mixer and started setting aside the installation parts for that. Test fit the horizontal stabs.

Looking forward to more work on the stringers, and the back baggage walls sizing and cable run bracket cutouts. Much of the other things will have to wait for guidance from either Steve or JA. 

Hrs: 12 Total: 34









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