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Category Work Time: 2782 Hours
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 12-15-2020
1.00
Installed KitLog on Laptop with Current Database
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 02-17-2018
0.00
West Virginia Farm
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 07-19-2017
2.00
Test fitting of interior upholstery and trim
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 06-24-2017
2.00
Canopy opened after glassing
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 06-23-2017
2.00
Glassing the canopy and windscreen
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 06-16-2017
2.00
Windscreen to fuselage fillet
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 06-10-2017
4.00
Taping Canopy for Glassing
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 06-03-2017
6.00
Creating windscreen fillet
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 05-25-2017
2.00
Priming and painting of the canopy skirt
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 05-25-2017
0.00
New work stands for hangar
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 05-12-2017
3.00
Finishing work on underside of skirt
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 05-04-2017
2.00
Working skirt tight spots and curves
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 05-04-2017
2.00
Identifying skirt spacers
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 04-30-2017
2.00
Working on underside of skirt
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 04-27-2017
2.00
Removing peel-ply and a little sanding
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 04-26-2017
2.00
Canopy rail slot and some glass cloth
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 04-25-2017
2.00
Sanding the filler around canopy skirt edges
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 04-20-2017
2.00
Begin fitting canopy skirt - Part 3
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 04-18-2017
4.00
Begin fitting canopy skirt - Part 2
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 04-16-2017
3.00
Begin fitting canopy skirt - Part 1
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 04-12-2017
1.00
Fire sleeve for starter cable
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 04-12-2017
2.00
Finish glare shield and wing walk material
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 04-09-2017
0.00
Side project interfering with RV-8 progress
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 04-07-2017
3.00
Glare shield and windscreen spacers
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 03-28-2017
0.00
Interior photos (ordering interior) - part 2
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 03-28-2017
2.00
Interior photos (ordering interior) - part 1
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 03-24-2017
1.00
Shoulder belt installation
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 03-24-2017
0.50
RAM ball inistallation for future GPS
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 03-24-2017
1.00
Parking brake control cable
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 03-24-2017
2.00
Auxiliary instrument panel
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 03-20-2017
5.00
Riveting the forward fuselage top skin
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 03-05-2017
1.00
Attached forward fuselage top skin
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 02-24-2017
1.00
Replaced std platenuts with movable ones
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 02-21-2017
2.00
Flap acuator wiring and enclosure
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 02-08-2017
1.00
Lower flap skins to fuselage fit
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 02-07-2017
4.00
Fuselage flap fairing installs
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 01-21-2017
2.00
More wing tip work
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 01-18-2017
4.00
Adjusting the wing tips to align with ailerons
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 01-02-2017
0.00
Some new signage for Xmas
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 12-09-2016
0.00
Some miscellaneous supplies for shop
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 12-06-2016
6.00
Flap rigging and actuation
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 12-03-2016
8.00
Fabrication of fuel and vent lines in wing root ar
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 11-14-2016
4.00
Flap fairings and cut lines
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 11-13-2016
8.00
Flap root fairings
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 11-12-2016
8.00
Fabricated wing root fairings
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 11-07-2016
6.00
Attached starboard wing
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 11-06-2016
6.00
Attached port wing
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 11-05-2016
6.00
Getting ready to attach wings
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 10-26-2016
8.00
Flap positioning system
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 10-23-2016
6.00
Flight controls, some belts, and flap system
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 10-20-2016
6.00
Flight controls and aileron trim
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 10-19-2016
0.00
Empennage final assembly - Part 3
       

 10-19-2016
0.00
Empennage final assembly - Part 2
       

 10-19-2016
6.00
Empennage final assembly - Part 1
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 10-17-2016
6.00
Final installation of elevators
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 10-16-2016
2.00
Throttle quadrant installations - Part 2
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 10-16-2016
6.00
Throttle quadrant installations - Part 1
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 10-14-2016
1.00
Autopilot linkage
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 10-13-2016
8.00
Stick grip wiring and flight controls
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 10-06-2016
8.00
Pilot and copilot's sticks
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 10-05-2016
8.00
Rudder pedals and pilot's stick
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 10-04-2016
8.00
Forward fuselage wiring
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 09-14-2016
1.00
Pmag diode circuit for tachometer voltage
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 08-24-2016
8.00
FWF wiring
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 07-22-2016
1.00
Blast tubes for mags and fuel pump
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 07-21-2016
1.00
Alternator blast tube
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 07-20-2016
2.00
Sniffle valve and drain tube
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 07-19-2016
2.00
Alternate air inlet control cable
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 07-12-2016
2.00
Thtottle quadrant, arrm, and tubing protection
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 07-11-2016
0.00
Neat metal ruler
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 06-27-2016
3.00
Forward baggage door fit
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 06-17-2016
3.00
Rubber seals air intakes
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 06-10-2016
3.00
Rubber seals forward baffle plates
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 06-09-2016
4.00
More rubber baffle seals
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 06-08-2016
0.00
New chain hoist for lifting propeller
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 05-03-2016
3.00
Rubber seals on rear baffle
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 05-02-2016
3.00
Rubber seals on side baffles
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 05-02-2016
1.50
Rubber seals
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 05-01-2016
2.00
Snorkel alternate air vlave
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 04-08-2016
4.00
Port inlet ramp modification
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 04-07-2016
8.00
Snorkel inlet mod
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 04-06-2016
2.00
Snorkel modification
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 03-14-2016
0.50
Throttle body-snorkel positioning plug
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 03-09-2016
0.00
More baffle work and snorkel
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 02-27-2016
2.00
Cowl inlet strips (to anchor rubber seals)
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 02-22-2016
0.00
Inlet ramps with gussets and cowl
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 02-21-2016
4.00
Inlet ramps and conical gussets
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 02-08-2016
7.00
Forward inlet ramps
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 02-07-2016
4.00
Starboard aft corner of the baffle assembly
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 02-03-2016
6.00
Riveted the port rear baffle assembly together
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 02-02-2016
6.00
Continued work on port side aft baffle
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 02-01-2016
5.00
Port aft baffle components
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 01-31-2016
6.00
Worked on rear cooling baffle
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 12-14-2015
0.00
Some new pictures in the hangar
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 11-02-2015
1.00
Sanded filler on wingtips
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 10-28-2015
3.00
Miscellaneous small tasks
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 10-27-2015
3.00
Painted aileron push/pull tubes
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 10-26-2015
3.00
New tail wheel assembly & canopy latch
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 10-25-2015
2.00
Second canopy latch stop
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 10-24-2015
4.00
Starboard canopy skirt - Step 8
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 10-22-2015
1.00
Starboard canopy skirt - Step 7
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 10-18-2015
6.00
Starboard canopy skirt - Step 6
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 10-16-2015
8.00
Starboard canopy skirt - Step 5
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 10-14-2015
5.00
Starboard canopy skirt - Step 4
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 10-13-2015
6.00
Starboard canopy skirt - Step 3
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 10-07-2015
7.00
Starboard canopy skirt - Step 2
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 10-06-2015
6.00
Starboard canopy skirt - Step 1
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 10-05-2015
3.00
Canopy rollers & skirts
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 10-02-2015
2.00
More rework on empennage fairing
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 10-01-2015
4.00
Canopy skirt installation
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 09-29-2015
5.00
Cowl pin covers & empennage fairing
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 09-28-2015
3.00
Balance adjustment
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 09-27-2015
4.00
Rudder stops & bottom cap fix
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 09-22-2015
4.00
Rudder wiring
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 09-21-2015
3.00
Wiring for pitch trim & rudder lights
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 09-19-2015
0.00
Wings & Wheels Fly-In at MNN
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 09-17-2015
3.00
Balancing both elevators
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 09-16-2015
6.00
Began balancing the starboard elevator
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 09-15-2015
7.00
Additional trimming on canopy and spacers
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 09-13-2015
6.00
Stiifeners, elevator tube, ELT, battery, and patch
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 09-12-2015
4.00
Fiberglass stiffeners and port lens
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 09-09-2015
4.00
Wingtip light lenses
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 09-07-2015
8.00
Starboard wingtip and light lens
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 09-05-2015
7.00
Starboard flap and wingtip
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 09-03-2015
5.00
Completed starboard wing bottom skins
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 09-02-2015
6.00
Bottom skins riveted to starboard wing
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 09-01-2015
4.00
Starboard aileron actuator & prep work
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 08-31-2015
1.00
Prepared starbaord wing for bottom skin install
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 08-31-2015
7.00
Continued work on port wingtip
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 08-29-2015
6.00
More work on port wingtip
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 08-27-2015
3.00
Began wingtip mounting - port wing
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 08-26-2015
5.00
Aileron tube and hardware for right aileron
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 08-25-2015
7.00
Attach flap on port wing
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 08-24-2015
3.00
Riveting bottom outboard skin port wing - Part 3
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 08-12-2015
2.00
Fabricate cradles for both wings
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 08-11-2015
4.00
Riveting bottom outboard skin port wing - Part 1
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 08-10-2015
4.00
Riveting bottom inboard skin port wing - Part 2
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 08-09-2015
4.00
Riveting bottom inboard skin port wing - Part 1
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 07-17-2015
3.00
Bottom skins port wing
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 07-16-2015
4.00
Wing cradles and saw horses
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 07-15-2015
3.00
Cowl baffles
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 07-10-2015
2.00
More finishing work on cowl pin covers
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 07-08-2015
4.00
Upper cowl half baffles
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 06-03-2015
4.00
Attach nutplates on cowl
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 06-01-2015
6.00
Rivet cowl hinges
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 05-30-2015
6.00
Final gap sanding of cowl halves
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 05-16-2015
6.00
Fitting cowl pin covers
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 05-15-2015
6.00
Filling & shaping cowl halves
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 05-10-2015
1.00
Horiz & vert stab caps attached
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 05-08-2015
4.00
Finishing oil door
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 05-07-2015
6.00
Lower gear leg intersection fairings - Part 3
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 05-06-2015
6.00
Lower gear leg intersection fairings - Part 2
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 05-05-2015
6.00
Lower gear leg intersection fairings - Part 1
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 05-04-2015
3.00
Reworked floor panels and foot wells
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 05-03-2015
8.00
Additonal glass work on empennage fairing
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 05-02-2015
3.00
Some shaping and sanding
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 05-02-2015
0.00
Some new signs
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 03-30-2015
7.00
Fiberglass work on tips
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 03-29-2015
6.00
Fiberglass and elevator work
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 03-28-2015
6.00
Fiberglass work on tips
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 03-26-2015
4.00
Installed vertical & horz stabs
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 03-22-2015
4.00
Completed trim & fit of empennage fairing
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 03-21-2015
6.00
Trim & install empennage fairing with weatherstrip
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 03-20-2015
8.00
Initial installation of fiberglass empennage fairi
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 03-16-2015
6.00
Initial installation of metal empennage fairings
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 03-12-2015
4.00
Service bulletin 14-01-31 (Part 6)
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 02-11-2015
5.00
Service bulletin 14-01-31 (Part 5)
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 02-10-2015
4.00
Service bulletin 14-01-31 (Part 4)
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 02-09-2015
6.00
Service bulletin 14-01-31 (Part 3)
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 01-29-2015
4.00
Service bulletin 14-01-31 (Part 2)
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 01-26-2015
6.00
Service bulletin 14-01-31 (Part 1)
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 11-17-2014
4.00
Finishing of fiberglass tips
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 11-15-2014
4.00
Finishing of fiberglass tips
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 11-14-2014
4.00
Finishing of fiberglass tips
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 11-13-2014
10.00
Finishing of fiberglass tips
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 11-12-2014
8.00
Finishing of fiberglass tips
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 10-29-2014
0.00
Some new signs
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 10-29-2014
0.00
Heat for the winter months
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 10-29-2014
4.00
Completed oil door
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 10-29-2014
32.00
Completed initial fitting of cowl
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 10-29-2014
8.00
Bottom cowl and oil door
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 10-02-2014
5.00
Fitting and installation of engine cowl
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 09-30-2014
4.00
Fabricated propeller spacer
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 09-29-2014
8.00
Completed repair of Spinner & trimmed pants
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 09-22-2014
8.00
Wheel pant fitting - complete
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 09-21-2014
8.00
Wheel pant fitting - part 2
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 09-21-2014
0.50
Wheel pant fitting - part 1
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 09-20-2014
3.00
Wheels, axle nuts, and gear fairings
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 09-19-2014
0.00
Fixtures for installing wheel pants
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 09-18-2014
8.00
Began wheel pant prep and installation
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 09-17-2014
2.00
Assessed damage to prop spinner
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 09-16-2014
2.00
More propeller fillet trimming and fitting
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 09-15-2014
8.00
Worked on propeller fillets
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 09-15-2014
0.00
Belt and disc sander
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 09-14-2014
6.00
Worked on propeller spinner
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 09-12-2014
10.00
Began work on prop spinner
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 09-11-2014
0.00
New DVD/TV combo for builder DVDs
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 09-11-2014
1.00
Installed comm antenna
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 09-11-2014
3.00
Completed heater box installation (bracket/cable)
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 09-02-2014
5.00
Wing wiring complete
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 09-01-2014
0.50
NACA vent installation on starboard wing
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 09-01-2014
5.00
Aileron alignment tool & port wing tip
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 08-31-2014
0.00
Warehouse 4 & Kahonee Bros. Flying Service
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 08-31-2014
1.00
Rerouted Archer antenna coax and terminated
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 08-31-2014
4.00
Installed pitot tube in fuselage and terminated
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 08-31-2014
0.00
Dusty Crophopper's twin cousins
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 08-30-2014
4.00
Installation of NACA vent in wing
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 08-17-2014
0.00
Some new hangar signs
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 08-11-2014
2.00
Determining best wing wiring route & termination
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 08-10-2014
3.00
Nav/strobe light wiring & SafeAir pitot line
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 08-09-2014
3.00
Continued wiring in wings
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 08-07-2014
3.00
Running conduit & wiring in wings
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 08-04-2014
0.00
New Hangar/Workshop Ready - Part 3
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 08-04-2014
0.00
New Hangar/Workshop Ready - Part 2
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 08-04-2014
0.00
New Hangar/Workshop Ready - Part 1
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 07-16-2014
0.00
Final Move Day - Part 4
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 07-16-2014
0.00
Final Move Day - Part 3
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 07-16-2014
0.00
Final Move Day - Part 2
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 07-16-2014
0.00
Final Move Day - Part 1
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 07-14-2014
0.00
Completed move except fuselage & wings
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 07-04-2014
0.00
Begin move to new hangar/workshop
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 06-12-2014
3.00
Installed heater cuff
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 06-11-2014
0.00
Hangar Project - Part 9
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 06-11-2014
0.00
Hangar Project - Part 8
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 06-11-2014
0.00
Hangar Project - Part 7
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 06-11-2014
0.00
Hangar Project - Part 10
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 06-10-2014
1.00
Fabricate & install exhaust pipe brackets - Part 2
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 06-10-2014
4.00
Fabricate & install exhaust pipe brackets - Part 1
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 02-03-2014
0.00
Hangar Project - Part 6
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 01-23-2014
0.00
New Hartzell propeller
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 01-07-2014
0.00
New tool box/cart
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 01-06-2014
0.00
Hangar Project - Part 5
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 12-28-2013
0.00
Hangar Project - Part 4
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 12-27-2013
0.00
Hangar Project - Part 3
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 12-10-2013
3.00
Test fitting new intake pipes
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 12-09-2013
0.00
Hangar Project - Part 2
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 12-09-2013
0.00
Hangar Project - Part 1
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 11-06-2013
4.00
Baffle fabrication - part 3
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 11-02-2013
4.00
Baffle fabrication - part 2
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 10-31-2013
3.00
Baffle fabrication - part 1
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 10-30-2013
1.00
Cylinder head temperature sensors
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 10-26-2013
2.00
Exhaust and intake tube problem
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 10-25-2013
1.00
Vacuum and oil lines
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 10-24-2013
2.00
Fuel drain tube
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 10-23-2013
2.00
Oil fittings, sensors, and breather
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 10-21-2013
3.00
Install prop governor
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 10-16-2013
3.00
Fuel system
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 10-15-2013
1.00
Moved the firewall sensor manifold
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 10-14-2013
12.00
Hanging the engine
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 10-07-2013
8.00
Install eyeball cable grommets
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 10-04-2013
4.00
Enlarged windscreen holes & removed tape/glue
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 10-03-2013
3.00
Enlarged bubble canopy holes to 5/32"
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 10-02-2013
0.50
Enlarged holes in canopy frame
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 10-01-2013
6.00
Fabricated gear leg fairings
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 09-28-2013
8.00
Canopy trimming - Part 9
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 09-25-2013
3.00
Canopy trimming - Part 8
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 09-23-2013
3.00
Canopy trimming - Part 7
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 09-22-2013
3.00
Canopy trimming - Part 6
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 09-20-2013
0.00
Canopy trimming - Part 5.1
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 09-20-2013
3.00
Canopy trimming - Part 5
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 09-19-2013
3.00
Canopy trimming - Part 4
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 09-17-2013
8.00
Canopy trimming - Part 3
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 09-07-2013
4.00
Canopy trimming - part 2
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 09-06-2013
0.00
Trimming canopy - part 1 continued
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 09-06-2013
3.50
Trimming canopy - part 1
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 08-31-2013
3.00
Trimming canopy protective plastic sheath
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 08-26-2013
0.00
Hangar renovation at ASI
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 08-24-2013
4.00
Canopy cradle
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 08-05-2013
1.00
Engine delivered to workshop
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 08-03-2013
0.00
Engine run on test stand
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 07-25-2013
2.00
Landing gear shims
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 07-24-2013
0.00
Engine Assembly
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 07-24-2013
2.00
Attach latch handle
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 07-23-2013
2.00
Canoy latch installed
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 07-22-2013
2.00
Canopy stop installed
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 07-16-2013
3.00
Trimmed canopy flange
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 07-15-2013
2.00
Installed canopy frame rollers
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 07-14-2013
2.00
Trim forward fuselage top skin at bow
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 07-08-2013
2.00
Temporary install of forward fuselage top skin
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 07-06-2013
4.00
Reinstallation of canopy frame
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 07-05-2013
1.00
Second attempt at clear coat
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 07-05-2013
3.00
Checked toe-in/out on landing gear
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 07-02-2013
3.00
Painting problems
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 06-30-2013
4.00
Fabricated and installed starboard brake line
Details
       

 06-29-2013
6.00
Brake line fabrication and installation
Details
       

 06-28-2013
6.00
Test install on axles, brakes, and pants bracket
Details
       

 06-26-2013
5.00
Some miscellaneous tasks
Details
       

 06-19-2013
3.00
Gear covers and vent tubes
Details
       

 06-18-2013
3.00
Grinding main gear U bracket
Details
     

 06-17-2013
3.00
Installed the main landing gear
Details
       

 06-16-2013
1.00
Landing gear hardware
Details
     

 06-15-2013
0.00
Pancake Breakfast at Delaware, OH
Details
       

 06-14-2013
6.00
P-Mag switch circuit breakers and documentation
Details
       

 06-13-2013
4.00
More wire clean-up (beneath cockpit)
Details
     

 06-13-2013
2.00
Electrical Testing
Details
       

 06-12-2013
6.00
More wire labeling and clean-up
Details
       

 06-11-2013
6.00
Wiring labeling and clean-up
Details
       

 06-10-2013
3.00
Alternate air control cable
Details
     

 06-09-2013
0.00
Preliminary electrical check
Details

 06-09-2013
0.00
Load leveler for shop hoist
Details
     

 06-09-2013
3.00
Auxiliary panel (starboard side near gear tower)
Details
     

 06-07-2013
2.00
Purchased and assembled shop crane
Details
     

 06-06-2013
0.00
Hydraulic crimper for large gauge wire
Details
     

 06-06-2013
1.00
Heat shrink and conduit
Details
       

 06-06-2013
2.00
Grounding suntail LED
Details
       

 06-06-2013
2.00
Flap wiring
Details
       

 06-03-2013
1.00
Wiring idea for flaps
Details
       

 06-03-2013
3.00
Landing gear assembly
Details

 06-02-2013
2.00
Grounded intercom shields and conductors
Details
       

 06-01-2013
5.00
Circuit testing
Details
       

 05-31-2013
4.00
Aux audio input and encoder connector
Details
       

 05-30-2013
2.50
Terminated intercom wires (all but grounds)
Details
       

 05-30-2013
3.00
Antenna cables (encoder, VOR/ILS)
Details
     

 05-29-2013
3.00
Reworked encoder harness
Details
     

 05-28-2013
2.00
Reworked lines on parking brake valve
Details
     

 05-27-2013
4.00
Intercom and autopilot harness
Details
       

 05-26-2013
2.00
Relocated encoder mounting bracket
Details
     

 05-24-2013
6.00
Wiring continued
Details
       

 05-23-2013
6.00
Wiring continued
Details

 05-18-2013
5.00
Wiring
Details
     

 05-16-2013
3.00
Parking brake control cable installation
Details
     

 05-15-2013
8.00
Installing more instrument harnesses
Details
     

 05-13-2013
6.00
Installed comm & xpndr antennas
Details
       

 05-11-2013
2.00
Added heat vent, control cable, and placard
Details
     

 05-11-2013
2.00
Added a "Starter Enabled" LED on panel
Details
       

 05-10-2013
4.00
Installed heater box on firewall
Details
       

 05-09-2013
0.00
Lower rudder cap attached
       

 05-07-2013
4.00
Terminating wires on strip under front cockpit
Details

 05-06-2013
2.00
Resolving radio to intercom wiring
Details

 05-04-2013
2.00
Questions for avionics guru at WBF, Inc.
Details

 05-01-2013
8.00
Numerous wiring tasks
Details

 04-29-2013
4.00
Starter circuit experiment and flap system
Details

 04-28-2013
4.00
Additional wiring tasks
Details

 04-27-2013
1.50
Modified and installed dimmer wiring harness
Details

 04-27-2013
0.00
Airport Day at Cynthiana, KY (0I8)
Details
       

 04-26-2013
2.00
Wiring harnesses inspection & labeling
Details
       

 04-24-2013
7.00
Circuit testing - starter
Details

 04-18-2013
3.00
Circuit testing
Details
       

 04-17-2013
7.00
Completed trim wiring & miscellaneous
Details
     

 04-16-2013
0.00
P-Mag electronic ignition
Details
     

 04-10-2013
0.00
Skytec starter config and order
Details
     

 04-10-2013
0.00
Firewall forward kit
Details

 04-08-2013
0.00
Engine configuration & order
Details

 03-14-2013
3.00
Modification of stick wiring harness
Details
     

 11-03-2012
2.00
Fabricated panel mount for ELT and +12V power
Details
     

 11-02-2012
2.00
Fabricated trim relay mounting tray
Details
       

 10-29-2012
5.00
Completed trim system harnesses
Details
     

 10-28-2012
2.00
Fabricated wiring for fuel gauges
Details
     

 10-27-2012
3.00
Fabricated trim harnesses
Details
       

 10-26-2012
20.00
Wiring organization, verification, and testing
Details
       

 10-25-2012
6.00
Firewall manifold and wiring organization
Details
       

 10-21-2012
6.00
Reworked console wiring
Details
       

 10-04-2012
4.00
Switch console wiring organization
Details
       

 10-03-2012
4.00
Wiring in rear cockpit area
Details
     

 10-02-2012
3.00
More electrical work
Details
     

 09-26-2012
6.00
Continued running electrical wiring
Details
       

 09-25-2012
4.00
Cleaned up and repaired used harnesses
Details
     

 09-22-2012
6.00
More electrical work
Details
     

 09-21-2012
4.00
Forward bulkhead panels
Details
       

 09-19-2012
6.00
Gear nuts, motor mount, and miscellaneous
Details
       

 09-16-2012
3.00
Replaced wire to rudder (nav/strobe)
Details
     

 09-16-2012
0.00
More photos from Wadsworth Fly-In
Details
       

 09-15-2012
0.00
Fly-In at Wadsworth (RVs & Mustangs)
Details
       

 09-13-2012
0.00
Wright B Flyer Orientation Flight - Page 2
Details
       

 09-13-2012
0.00
Wright B Flyer Orientation Flight - Page 1
Details
       

 09-13-2012
3.00
Autopilot wiring, landing/taxi lgts, FPS wiring
Details
       

 09-12-2012
4.00
Installed static & trim wire and the FPS component
Details
       

 09-11-2012
0.00
Ordering electrical components
Details
     

 09-10-2012
0.00
Studying electrical plans & schematics
Details

 09-09-2012
4.00
Miscellaneous wiring
Details
       

 09-08-2012
5.00
Miscellaneous maintenance on forward fuselage
Details
       

 09-06-2012
3.00
Final painting of forward fuselage & clean-up
Details

 09-05-2012
3.00
More fuselage paint and some switch labeling
Details
       

 09-04-2012
3.00
More fuselage painting
Details
       

 09-01-2012
0.00
Annual Giant Scale R/C Show at WPAFB - Page 3
Details
       

 09-01-2012
0.00
Annual Giant Scale R/C Show at WPAFB - Page 2
Details
       

 09-01-2012
0.00
Annual Giant Scale R/C Show at WPAFB - Page 1
Details
       

 08-30-2012
5.00
More painting
Details
       

 08-30-2012
0.00
3M 77 Cement used on floor protectors
Details

 08-29-2012
3.00
More painting and installed vent lines in towers
Details
     

 08-29-2012
1.00
Interior upholstery experiment
Details
     

 08-28-2012
5.00
Completed interior panels and more painting
Details
       

 08-27-2012
5.00
Finished masking mid fuselage and painting
Details
     

 08-16-2012
6.00
Installed floor mat & masked fuselage
Details
       

 08-15-2012
2.00
Floor covering (vinyl) front cockpit
Details

 08-14-2012
2.00
Interior design and planning
Details
     

 08-14-2012
2.00
Finished adjusting canopy frame
Details

 08-11-2012
6.00
Floor scuff protectors installed
Details
       

 08-10-2012
0.00
Seat belts received from Hooker Harness
Details
       

 08-06-2012
0.50
Testing of vinyl floor material - 2
Details
       

 08-05-2012
2.00
Testing of vinyl floor material - 1
Details
       

 08-03-2012
0.50
Cockpit floor covering - test
Details
       

 08-01-2012
0.00
Archer engine overhauled and reinstalled
Details
       

 07-28-2012
0.00
Oshksoh Airventure 2012
Details
       

 07-27-2012
0.00
Airventure 2012 - Favorite Dolls
Details
       

 07-23-2012
4.00
Tweaking the canopy frame
Details
       

 07-15-2012
1.00
Torque sealed pitch servo
Details
     

 07-15-2012
0.50
Installed aft most rail fasteners
Details
     

 07-15-2012
0.50
Installed 6" carpenters vise
Details
     

 07-15-2012
1.00
Compressor repair
Details
       

 07-14-2012
3.00
Temporarily installed canopy rails and Frame
Details
       

 07-14-2012
0.00
Compressor problems?
Details

 07-13-2012
3.00
Fitting the canopy frame and rails
Details
       

 07-10-2012
2.00
Fabricate canopy locking block
Details
       

 07-08-2012
2.00
Match drilled canopy slide to fuselage and attache
Details
     

 07-07-2012
2.00
Assembled right switch console
Details
       

 07-05-2012
6.00
Fabricated canopy slide rail
Details
       

 07-03-2012
4.00
Finished riveting the aft fuselage upper skin
Details
       

 07-03-2012
2.00
Aft fuselage wiring and ELT install
Details
       

 07-02-2012
1.50
Wheel assembly
Details
       

 07-02-2012
3.00
Begin riveting the aft fuselage upper skin
Details
     

 07-02-2012
0.00
Archer annual and engine overhaul
Details
       

 06-28-2012
4.00
Storage of finishing kit crate
Details
       

 06-27-2012
1.00
Completed inventory of finishing kit
Details

 06-26-2012
3.00
Finishing kit arrived
Details
     

 06-21-2012
0.00
Repaired two Peltor headsets (mic wires)
Details
     

 05-07-2012
3.00
Aft upper fuselage skin clecoed for last time
Details
       

 05-05-2012
3.00
Painted aft upper fuselage skin & interior panels
Details

 05-03-2012
1.50
Primed and painted inside of aft upper skin
Details
     

 05-02-2012
4.00
Fabricated back boards for the tail cone
Details
       

 05-01-2012
2.00
Installed nav/position light wiring in tail cone
Details
     

 04-30-2012
3.00
Installed ELT coax, static line, elevator trim cab
Details
       

 04-28-2012
1.00
Located and installed ELT antenna
Details
       

 04-24-2012
0.20
Installed ELT with mounting bracket
Details
       

 04-23-2012
3.50
Fabricated ELT mounting bracket
Details
       

 04-19-2012
0.00
Tested converted Peltor headset
Details

 04-18-2012
3.00
Primed interior parts
Details
     

 04-14-2012
0.00
Installed Peltor ANR conversion kit
Details

 04-13-2012
0.00
Purchased 20W mini soldering iron
Details
     

 04-06-2012
0.00
Ameri-King 406/121.5 ELT
Details
     

 04-05-2012
3.00
Partial masking of fuselage interior
Details
       

 04-05-2012
1.00
Installed static line
Details
     

 04-05-2012
0.00
Antennas & related items
Details
       

 04-04-2012
2.00
Riveted fuselage bulkheads in tail cone
Details
       

 04-03-2012
1.00
Rear seatbelt brackets & primer touch-up
Details
     

 04-03-2012
3.00
NACA scoop and static vents
Details
       

 04-02-2012
5.00
Trimming tip lenses
Details
       

 04-01-2012
0.00
Instrument panel with radios & aux panels
Details
     

 03-31-2012
3.00
Installed heat shield in wing tips
Details
       

 03-29-2012
1.00
Completed reassembly of instrument panel
Details
       

 03-28-2012
3.00
Continued work on the instrument panel
Details
     

 03-27-2012
1.00
Marked wing tip lens for cut
Details
     

 03-27-2012
0.50
Installed rear nav/strobe light
Details
       

 03-26-2012
1.00
Installed nav light mount ring in rudder cap
Details
     

 03-25-2012
6.00
Installed lights in starboard wing tip
Details
       

 03-24-2012
6.00
Continued light installation port wing
Details
       

 03-23-2012
3.00
Began installation of nav/position/strobe lights
Details
       

 03-20-2012
0.50
Switch/circuit breaker console
Details
       

 03-20-2012
0.50
Fuel panel & gauges
Details
     

 03-19-2012
0.00
Lights & flap positioning kit arrive
Details
       

 03-18-2012
1.00
Install jacks & 12V power receptacle
Details
       

 03-17-2012
3.00
Clear coated instrument panel (disaster)
Details
     

 03-08-2012
4.00
Applied panel labels
Details
       

 02-27-2012
0.00
Couple new items acquired for cockpit
Details
     

 02-26-2012
0.00
Brent Owen's RV-8
Details
       

 12-31-2011
2.50
Fabricated right wing tank bracket
Details
       

 12-30-2011
3.50
Fabrication of F-863-1 tank attach bracket
Details
       

 12-22-2011
1.00
Farbricating nutplates for tie-down rings - Page 2
Details
       

 12-22-2011
0.30
Farbricating nutplates for tie-down rings - Page 1
Details
       

 12-21-2011
0.20
Finished floor stiffeners
Details
     

 12-21-2011
4.80
Aft upper fuselage skin & structure
Details
       

 12-20-2011
4.00
Aft top skin & fitted shoulder harness brackets
Details
       

 12-19-2011
2.00
Completed rudder fairings & dimpled bulkheads
Details
       

 12-17-2011
2.00
Final riveting of rudder stops & cable fairings
Details
       

 12-16-2011
2.00
Final riveting on aft deck
Details
     

 12-15-2011
0.00
Engine research
Details

 12-07-2011
1.50
Secured roll servo & miscellaneous
Details
       

 11-15-2011
0.00
Fabricated fuel lines & installed valve - part 2
Details
       

 11-15-2011
8.00
Fabricated fuel lines & installed valve - part 1
Details
       

 11-14-2011
0.50
Ordered additional AN fitting & supplies
Details

 11-13-2011
1.50
Assembly of parking brake & transducer mount
Details
       

 11-12-2011
1.00
Trim bulkhead for fitting servo
Details
       

 11-11-2011
0.50
Received AN fittings for fuel system
Details
     

 11-10-2011
0.50
Special cherry rivets received
Details
     

 11-09-2011
0.50
Received fabric/material samples from Hooker
Details
       

 11-06-2011
0.50
Received fabric/material samples from FlightLine
Details
     

 11-05-2011
5.00
Painting of components
Details
       

 11-03-2011
2.00
Baggage door support
Details
       

 11-02-2011
3.00
Fabrication of fuel lines
Details
       

 11-01-2011
2.50
Mounted Airborne fuel pump
Details
       

 10-29-2011
3.50
Repaired fuel pump bracket - part 2
Details
       

 10-29-2011
0.50
Repaired fuel pump bracket - part 1
Details
       

 10-28-2011
3.00
Installed NACA vent for cabin air (front)
Details
       

 10-27-2011
3.00
Completed forward baggage door
Details
       

 10-26-2011
2.00
Testing rub-on lettering
Details
       

 10-18-2011
2.50
Installed baggage door latch & more fitting
Details
     

 10-17-2011
1.00
Fitted forward baggage door - part 2
Details
       

 10-17-2011
3.00
Fitted forward baggage door - part 1
Details
       

 10-16-2011
2.00
Reworked hinge on forward baggage door
Details
       

 10-15-2011
4.00
Completed some interior features
Details
       

 10-14-2011
0.25
Created new label for GPS select switch
Details
     

 10-13-2011
1.00
Contacted upholstery vendors
Details

 10-12-2011
1.00
Primed and painted instrument panel
Details
       

 10-11-2011
2.50
New starboard storage compartment
Details
       

 10-06-2011
0.40
Mounted terminal strips
Details
       

 10-05-2011
3.00
Riveted the parking brake mount & painting
Details
       

 10-05-2011
1.00
Refilled wet compass with fluid
Details
     

 10-04-2011
1.00
Mounted compass in left auxiliary panel
Details
     

 10-02-2011
2.50
Fabricated a larger glove box
Details
     

 09-30-2011
2.00
Installed cockpit lights
       

 09-28-2011
2.00
Almost done with main and aux panels
Details
     

 09-26-2011
2.00
Fabricated & installed terminal block and grounds
Details
     

 09-24-2011
8.00
Worked on instrument panel
Details
     

 09-22-2011
2.00
Finalizing instrument panel
Details
       

 09-21-2011
0.00
Received and inventoried electrical components
Details
       

 09-21-2011
2.00
Installed cockpit lights
Details
       

 09-21-2011
2.00
Completed glove box except for latch
Details
       

 09-20-2011
0.00
Metal bending brake
Details
     

 09-20-2011
6.00
Fabricated glove box
Details
       

 09-19-2011
3.00
Installed latch & worked on panel layout.
Details
       

 09-17-2011
0.00
Mustang & RV Fly-In at Wadsworth, Ohio
Details
       

 09-16-2011
4.00
Mounted varioius electrical components
Details
       

 09-15-2011
0.00
Purchasing more components for cockpit
Details
       

 09-14-2011
2.00
Cockpit panel to hide wiring
Details
     

 09-13-2011
0.00
Locating some components
Details
       

 08-30-2011
3.00
Reworked brake lines
Details
       

 08-28-2011
2.50
Replaced flap hinge
Details

 08-27-2011
3.00
Fabricated storage compartment
Details
       

 08-25-2011
6.00
Fabrication of interior panels
Details
       

 08-13-2011
0.00
Hangar Destroyed
Details
     

 08-10-2011
6.00
Installed pitch & roll autopilot servos
Details
       

 07-31-2011
0.00
World Jet Masters 2011
Details
       

 07-31-2011
0.00
World Jet Masters 2011
Details
       

 07-31-2011
0.00
World Jet Masters 2011
       

 07-29-2011
0.00
Ariel Tweto
Details
       

 07-27-2011
0.00
AirVenture 2011
Details
       

 07-26-2011
0.00
AirVenture 2011
Details
       

 07-25-2011
0.00
AirVenture 2011
       

 07-24-2011
0.00
AirVenture 2011
Details
       

 07-19-2011
4.00
Miscellaneous tasks
Details
       

 07-16-2011
3.00
Fabricated fuel vent lines
Details
     

 07-14-2011
4.00
Fabricated Cabin Brake Lines
Details
       

 07-13-2011
3.00
Final fitting of throttle quadrants
Details
       

 07-11-2011
7.00
Rear cockpit stick cover plate
Details
       

 07-09-2011
4.00
Parking brake design & installation
Details
       

 07-04-2011
5.00
Installing the front & rear throttle quadrants
Details
     

 07-02-2011
4.00
Began installation of throttle quadrants
Details
       

 06-30-2011
8.00
Re-fabricated aux fuel gauge panel
Details
       

 06-28-2011
0.00
Miscellaneous components received
Details
       

 06-24-2011
2.00
Riveted baggage door external skin
Details
       

 06-23-2011
5.00
Forward upper fuselage and baggage door
Details
       

 06-22-2011
6.00
Began forward upper fuselage assembly
Details
       

 06-20-2011
1.00
Installed fuel selector plate
Details
       

 06-16-2011
1.00
Prepared fuel selector valve for installation
Details
     

 06-15-2011
0.00
Preparing to begin fuel & brake line installation
Details

 06-14-2011
0.00
Inventory reorganzation
Details
       

 06-13-2011
6.00
Fabrication & installation of fuel gauge panel
Details
       

 06-12-2011
4.00
Finished installation of rudder cables
Details
       

 06-11-2011
1.00
Installed flap motor & acuator assembly
Details
       

 06-11-2011
4.00
Initial fitting of rudder cables & rear seat pedal
Details
       

 06-09-2011
2.00
Installation of rudder stops
Details
       

 06-08-2011
8.00
Install elevator control system
Details
       

 05-29-2011
4.00
Elevator horn, bellcrank, & push/pull tube
Details
       

 05-28-2011
2.00
Completed the mounting of vertical & horiz stabs
Details
     

 05-27-2011
7.00
Initial installation of horizontal & vertical stab
Details
       

 05-11-2011
0.00
Instrument panel acquistion - page 1
Details
     

 05-11-2011
0.00
Instrument panel acquisition - page 2
Details

 05-11-2011
0.50
Applied fillet of tank sealant to air ramp
Details
     

 05-10-2011
4.50
Finished riveting bottom skins
Details
       

 05-09-2011
0.00
Fuel selector valve enhancement
Details
     

 05-09-2011
1.50
Finished aileron trim components
Details
       

 05-08-2011
4.00
Installation of forward bottom skins
Details
       

 05-06-2011
2.00
Begin fitting landing gear - 3
Details
       

 05-05-2011
1.50
Begin fitting landing gear - 2
Details
       

 05-04-2011
2.00
Begin fitting landing gear - 1
Details
       

 05-02-2011
0.00
Magic Tape
Details
     

 05-02-2011
1.00
Begin main landing gear installation
Details
       

 05-01-2011
0.00
Completed battery access panel - 2
Details
       

 05-01-2011
3.50
Completed battery access panel - 1
Details
       

 04-30-2011
3.50
Fabricate battery access panel
Details
       

 04-29-2011
0.00
NMUSAF Restoration Workshop - Page 7
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 04-29-2011
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NMUSAF Restoration Workshop - Page 6
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 04-29-2011
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NMUSAF Restoration Workshop - Page 5
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 04-29-2011
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NMUSAF Restoration Workshop - Page 4
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 04-29-2011
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NMUSAF Restoration Workshop - Page 3
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 04-29-2011
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NMUSAF Restoration Workshop - Page 2
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 04-29-2011
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NMUSAF Restoration Workshop - Page 1
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 04-26-2011
2.00
Installed platenuts & reconfigured fuselage jig
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 04-24-2011
2.00
Fabricated the throttle quadrant
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 04-23-2011
5.00
Continued working on cockpit interior
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 04-22-2011
2.00
Continued fabricating cockpit floors
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 04-21-2011
4.00
Fabrication of cockpit floors
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 04-20-2011
4.00
Finished seat backs & drilled flap actuator blocks
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 04-19-2011
5.00
Began fitting cockpit interior panels
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 04-18-2011
5.00
Began fabrication of front & back seats
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 04-17-2011
2.50
Installed rudder angles & riveted rear deck
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 04-17-2011
1.00
Initial assembly of rudder pedal components
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 04-16-2011
4.00
Installation of ground adjustable rudder pedals
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 04-14-2011
4.50
Completed cockpit rails & seatback weldment
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 04-14-2011
0.10
Clecoed the bulkhead caps in place
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 04-13-2011
3.50
Cockpit rails & miscellaneous internal riveting
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 04-09-2011
2.50
Finished rivets on aft end of tailcone
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 04-08-2011
0.10
Flipped the fuselage structure upright
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 04-07-2011
2.50
Built the battery tray for rear fuselage mount
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 04-06-2011
1.50
Finished riveting the fwd port skin to LG weldment
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 04-05-2011
2.50
Finished preparation of forward bottom skins
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 04-04-2011
1.30
Initial fitting of forward bottom skins
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 04-03-2011
3.00
Continued riveting fuselage
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 03-31-2011
3.00
Continued riveting fuselage
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 03-30-2011
2.50
Continued riveting the fuselage tailcone
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 03-29-2011
2.50
Continued riveting tailcone skins
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 03-28-2011
4.00
Continued riveting mid-cabin and tailcone
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 03-27-2011
4.00
Continued riveting the mid-cabin skins
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 03-26-2011
4.00
Riveted the left front fuselage skin
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 03-23-2011
4.00
Began riveting right front fuselage skin
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 03-22-2011
3.00
Reclecoing fuselage structure
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 03-17-2011
0.00
Overlapping skins (gaps)
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 03-16-2011
0.50
Some preparation for riveting
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 03-15-2011
0.00
Compressor piping changes - part 2
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 03-15-2011
0.00
Compressor piping changes - part 1
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 01-11-2011
2.00
Reconfigure workbench/jig for riveting
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 12-25-2010
0.00
Variable speed multi-tool
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 12-12-2010
0.00
Migrated MyKitlog from Win XP to Win 7
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 12-01-2010
4.00
Re-clecoed fuselage from inside
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 11-29-2010
4.00
Completed clecoing tail cone
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 11-27-2010
3.50
Continue fuselage assembly
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 11-24-2010
5.00
Continue fuselage assembly
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 11-23-2010
3.00
Attach arm rest assembly to mid skins
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 11-22-2010
1.50
Initial work for rear throttle installation
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 11-21-2010
0.00
Possible paint schemes - 9
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 11-21-2010
0.00
Possible paint schemes - 10
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 11-21-2010
0.00
Possible paint scheme - 11
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 11-19-2010
0.00
Possible paint schemes - 8
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 11-19-2010
0.00
Possible paint schemes - 7
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 11-19-2010
0.00
Possible paint schemes - 6
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 11-19-2010
0.00
Possible paint schemes - 5
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 11-19-2010
0.00
Possible paint schemes - 4
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 11-19-2010
0.00
Possible paint schemes - 3
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 11-18-2010
0.00
Possible paint schemes - 2
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 11-18-2010
0.00
Possible paint schemes - 1
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 11-13-2010
4.00
Begin assembly of the forward fuselage
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 11-11-2010
5.00
Match drill cover plates & install nutplates
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 11-10-2010
2.00
Fabricate access plates for landing gear boxes
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 11-08-2010
1.50
Riveting the lower longerons
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 10-22-2010
0.00
Copperstate Fly-In 2010 - Page 7
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 10-22-2010
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Copperstate Fly-In 2010 - Page 6
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 10-22-2010
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Copperstate Fly-In 2010 - Page 5
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 10-22-2010
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Copperstate Fly-In 2010 - Page 4
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 10-22-2010
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Copperstate Fly-In 2010 - Page 3
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 10-22-2010
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Copperstate Fly-In 2010 - Page 2
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 10-22-2010
0.00
Copperstate Fly-In 2010 - Page 1
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 10-13-2010
0.50
Reorganize the workshop and clear Connie's room
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 10-13-2010
4.00
Priming fuselage parts - part 4
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 10-10-2010
0.00
Special mirror frame for Julie
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 10-09-2010
0.00
Ohio Valley RVators UFO - Page 2
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 10-09-2010
0.00
Ohio Valley RVators UFO - Page 1
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 10-06-2010
5.00
Priming fuselage parts - part 3
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 10-05-2010
4.00
Priming fuselage parts - part 2
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 10-04-2010
4.00
Priming fuselage parts - part 1
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 10-02-2010
6.00
Dimpling fuselage skins - part 2
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 10-01-2010
2.00
Dimpling fuselage skins - part 1
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 09-30-2010
2.50
Preparing fuselage parts for final assembly-part 7
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 09-29-2010
0.50
New tool for fuselage preparation
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 09-28-2010
4.00
Preparing fuselage parts for final assembly-part 6
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 09-27-2010
5.00
Preparing fuselage parts for final assembly-part 5
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 09-25-2010
4.00
Preparing fuselage parts for final assembly-part 4
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 09-23-2010
3.00
Preparing fuselage parts for final assembly-part 3
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 09-22-2010
5.00
Preparing fuselage parts for final assembly-part 2
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 09-20-2010
5.00
Preparing fuselage parts for final assembly-part 1
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 09-19-2010
3.00
Continue disassembly of fuselage
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 09-18-2010
2.00
Continued disassembly of fuselage
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 09-15-2010
6.00
Baggage panel access plate
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 09-14-2010
1.00
Begin disassembly of fuselage
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 09-11-2010
0.00
MERFI Fly-In Grimes Field Urbana, Ohio
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 09-09-2010
0.30
Test fit canopy bow (roll bar) weldment
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 09-09-2010
1.00
More fitting of aft bottom skin
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 09-09-2010
2.00
Match drill cockpit rails
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 09-09-2010
2.00
Fit and match drill seat back support
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 09-08-2010
2.50
Fitting tail spring mount & aft bottom skin
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 09-08-2010
2.00
Fitted aft bottom skin around tail spring
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 09-07-2010
0.20
Positioned LG boxes to upper longerons
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 09-07-2010
2.00
Cockpit rails and seat back support
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 09-05-2010
3.50
Continued match drilling fuselage
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 09-04-2010
7.00
Match drilled all side and bottom skins
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 08-28-2010
5.00
Begin drilling fuselage skins
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 08-26-2010
6.00
Bend upper longerons, fit & begin match drilling
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 08-25-2010
2.00
Finished fitting & clecoing bottom skin
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 08-24-2010
2.00
Installed bottom skin forward
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 08-23-2010
0.00
New grandson arrived this morning
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 08-23-2010
1.00
Continue aft fuselage assembly
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 08-23-2010
4.00
Adding the tailcone to the forward fuselage
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 08-22-2010
0.00
Workshop preventative maintenance
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 08-22-2010
0.00
Skin rolling tools
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 08-22-2010
0.00
Hot summer in Ohio
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 08-22-2010
0.50
Attached skin to right side forward fuselage
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 08-21-2010
0.00
Wingnut cleco organizer
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 08-21-2010
1.50
Joining the forward & mid-fuselage sections
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 08-21-2010
3.00
Continued mid-fuselage skins and structure
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 08-21-2010
2.00
Continue mid-fuselage skins & structure
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 08-20-2010
0.00
New tools delivered
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 08-19-2010
4.50
Continue mid-fuselage skins & structure
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 08-16-2010
0.50
Pulled parts for the mid-fuselage structure
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 08-15-2010
5.00
Initial installation of forward longerons
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 08-14-2010
2.00
Assembled the center section
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 08-11-2010
2.00
Completed spar spacers & torqued bolts
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 08-10-2010
4.00
Begin aft fuselage assembly
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 08-09-2010
4.50
Completed tailcone bulkheads
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 08-08-2010
1.50
Match drilled the spar spacers
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 08-08-2010
3.50
Began tailcone bulkheads
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 08-07-2010
2.00
Large close tolerance wing bolts
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 08-05-2010
0.00
Shop sign and windsock
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 08-05-2010
2.00
Continued center section construction
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 08-05-2010
1.00
Close tolerance spar bolts
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 08-01-2010
0.00
Return from Airventure 2010
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 08-01-2010
0.00
Marking tool
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 07-27-2010
0.00
Homebuilt aircraft registration kit
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 07-24-2010
0.00
Airventure 2010
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 07-23-2010
0.70
Bending center section plates & gussets
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 07-22-2010
1.00
Bending forward & center section side plates
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 07-22-2010
0.00
Aluminum sheet bending tool
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 07-21-2010
1.50
Riveted the firewall to the forward fuselage floor
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 07-20-2010
2.00
Bending longerons (lower & mid-cabin)
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 07-18-2010
2.00
Finished riveting seat rib subassembly
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 07-17-2010
0.50
An issue with a bulkhead flange
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 07-14-2010
3.00
More progress on the seat rib subassembly
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 07-13-2010
3.50
Riveting the seat rib skeleton
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 07-12-2010
8.00
Continue building seat rib subassembly
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 07-08-2010
3.00
Begin seat rib subassembly
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 07-07-2010
9.50
Begin center section
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 07-05-2010
9.00
Begin forward fuselage sub structure
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 07-03-2010
0.00
Mansfield Airport Open House - Page 4
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 07-03-2010
0.00
Mansfield Airport Open House - Page 2
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 07-03-2010
0.00
Mansfield Airport Open House - Page 1
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 07-03-2010
0.00
Mandfield Airport Open House - Page 3
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 07-02-2010
3.50
Riveting the weldment on the right gear box
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 07-02-2010
0.00
New acquisitions in the NMUSAF workshop
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 07-01-2010
6.00
More work on landing gear boxes
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 06-30-2010
0.00
Took the day off and went flying - Page 2
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 06-30-2010
0.00
Took the day off and went flying - Page 1
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 06-29-2010
4.50
Match drilled landing gear boxes & built table
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 06-29-2010
0.00
Converted fuselage jig to 16' workbench
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 06-28-2010
5.00
Complete forward fuselage floor & cooling air ramp
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 06-28-2010
2.00
Begin landing gear box assembly
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 06-27-2010
2.00
Began forward fuselage floor assembly
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 06-26-2010
6.00
Finished firewall assembly
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 06-22-2010
6.00
Initial assembly and match drilling of firewall
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 06-20-2010
2.50
Verify hardware inventory
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 06-19-2010
0.00
Organizing workshop for fuselage build
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 06-19-2010
5.00
More counting and put away parts
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 06-18-2010
2.00
Unpack and inventory fuselage parts
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 06-17-2010
2.00
Fuselage kit arrives
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 06-16-2010
2.50
Various clamps for fuselage assembly
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 06-03-2010
8.00
Completed fuselage jig
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 05-29-2010
0.00
Flying with Ashley & Mackenzie
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 05-27-2010
2.00
Cut Fuselage Jig Parts & Rearrange Shop
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 05-27-2010
0.00
Construction of wing jig
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 05-24-2010
3.00
Begin fuselage jig and disassemble wing jig
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 05-23-2010
1.50
Missed rivets installed & fuel sender lead
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 04-21-2010
0.50
Fuselage jig material list
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 04-20-2010
0.00
Second bunk bed
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 04-19-2010
0.00
Birthday presents for granddaughters
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 04-15-2010
0.00
Fuselage kit ordered
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 04-15-2010
0.00
B-25 Fly-In (Doolittle Reunion) - Page 3
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 04-15-2010
0.00
B-25 Fly-In (Doolittle Reunion) - Page 2
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 04-15-2010
0.00
B-25 Fly-In (Doolittle Reunion) - Page 1
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 04-10-2010
4.00
Aileron brackets, gap seal, and flap brace
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 04-07-2010
4.00
Finished riveting top skins & leak test tank
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 04-06-2010
3.00
Begin riveting top skins
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 04-01-2010
4.00
Starboard tank fitting and top skin preparation
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 03-31-2010
4.00
Fitting of tank and top skins
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 03-30-2010
5.00
Finished starboard tank
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 03-29-2010
3.00
Installed tank Z brackets & sealed rivets
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 03-27-2010
3.00
Riveting tank baffle
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 03-25-2010
4.00
Vent line, fuel sender & rear baffle installation
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 03-24-2010
0.50
Fuel tank avgas test
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 03-23-2010
3.00
Dimpling wing skeleton and tank inspection
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 03-22-2010
4.00
Installed the leading edge on the spar
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 03-20-2010
1.50
Primed main spar flanges & installed few rivets
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 03-19-2010
0.70
Completed the countersinking of main spar
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 03-18-2010
3.00
Leading edge assembly & countersinking spar
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 03-17-2010
3.00
Riveting leading edge starboard wing assembly
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 03-16-2010
3.50
Leading edge assembly
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 03-15-2010
7.50
Leading edge assembly & DRDT-2 repair
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 03-12-2010
5.50
Tank rib fillets and rivet shop heads
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 03-11-2010
3.50
Riveted tank end ribs
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 03-10-2010
0.50
Some rivet repair & planning of a fix
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 03-09-2010
3.50
Sealed and inserted tank end ribs
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 03-09-2010
0.00
Minor in-flight emergency with the Archer
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 03-08-2010
3.50
Finished riveting internal tank ribs (starboard)
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 03-07-2010
8.00
Sealed end ribs & began riveting tank ribs
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 03-06-2010
1.00
Prepared end rib components for sealing
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 03-06-2010
0.00
Ohio Valley RVator UFO to Parkersburg, WV
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 03-04-2010
3.00
Sealed and installed internal right tank ribs
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 02-15-2010
0.00
Playing with grandsons Landon & Evan
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 02-08-2010
0.00
Break from winter in Tucson, AZ
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 02-06-2010
0.00
Aeroplane factory snowed in
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 02-05-2010
3.50
Riveted tank stiffeners, fuel filler, and drain
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 02-03-2010
3.00
Dimple bottom skins and install nutplates
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 02-02-2010
0.00
Miscellaneous shop supplies
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 02-02-2010
0.00
Book on test flying homebuilt aircraft
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 01-31-2010
3.00
Removal of plastic and scarfing joints
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 01-27-2010
0.00
Miscellaneous tool delivery
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 01-27-2010
2.50
Dimpling tank parts and final test fit
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 01-26-2010
0.00
Visited the Wright B Flyer Hangar (MGY)
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 01-23-2010
3.00
Preparation of tank skin and aileron brackets
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 01-21-2010
4.50
Begin fabrication of starboard fuel tank
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 01-19-2010
4.00
Match drilling Z brackets and fit tank assembly
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 01-18-2010
1.50
Install final Z bracket and test fit tank skin
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 01-17-2010
4.00
Match drill leading edge & fabricate Z brackets
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 01-12-2010
4.00
Leading edge assembly starboard wing
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 01-11-2010
0.00
Tungsten bar & china marker
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 01-09-2010
4.00
Match drilled wing skins
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 01-08-2010
5.00
Riveted ribs to spars & clecoed wing skins
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 01-04-2010
3.50
Match drilled wing skeleton
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 01-03-2010
6.00
Initial assembly of starboard wing skeleton
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 01-02-2010
0.50
Initial preparation of tank ribs (starboard side)
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 12-31-2009
4.00
Initial preparation of ribs for starboard wing
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 12-30-2009
4.50
Prepared starboard rear spar for assembly
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 12-29-2009
4.00
Installed platenuts and fabricated tie down bracke
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 12-28-2009
2.00
Finished countersinking main spar
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 12-27-2009
2.50
Final rivets and flap brace
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 12-27-2009
2.00
Begin countersinking main spar starboard wing
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 12-26-2009
0.20
Mount starboard wing spar in jig
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 12-26-2009
4.80
Installed aileron brackets and gap seal
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 12-26-2009
1.00
Compressor maintenance
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 12-25-2009
0.00
Tools for Christmas
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 12-24-2009
0.10
Check wing twist
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 12-23-2009
10.00
Built wing storage fixture
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 12-21-2009
0.00
Reilyn Grace Britton, our little aviatrix
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 12-19-2009
2.50
Finished riveting top skins port wing
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 12-19-2009
1.50
Fabricated fixtures to hold wings on work bench
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 12-19-2009
2.00
Clean-up shop and repair air regulator
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 12-17-2009
8.00
Riveting top skins on port wing
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 12-15-2009
6.00
Begin riveting left wing top skins
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 12-12-2009
0.00
Back riveting tools for upper wing skins
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 12-09-2009
7.00
Preparing to rivet top skins on left wing
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 12-08-2009
0.10
Left tank pressure check (168 hrs)
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 12-08-2009
2.00
Finished preparation of left wing top skins
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 12-08-2009
4.00
Completed install of leading edge assembly
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 12-07-2009
0.00
Miscellaneous supplies
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 12-05-2009
0.10
Checking tank pressure/leakage
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 12-03-2009
0.00
Birthday present
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 12-02-2009
0.10
Checking the balloon (leak test)
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 12-01-2009
3.00
Prepare top skins for left wing
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 12-01-2009
2.00
Leak testing left fuel tank
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 11-30-2009
1.00
Sealed fuel tank (access plate & sender)
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 11-30-2009
1.00
Installed leading edge assembly
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 11-29-2009
3.00
Riveted left wing ribs to spars
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 11-28-2009
2.50
Riveted leading edge assembly
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 11-26-2009
3.50
Prepared leading edge assembly for riveting
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 11-25-2009
2.00
Removing plastic on bottom wing skins
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 11-24-2009
7.00
Finished left tank (baffle and Z brackets)
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 11-23-2009
6.00
Miscellaneous wing tasks
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 11-22-2009
4.00
Installed rear tank baffle with sealant
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 11-20-2009
2.50
Prepared bottom skins (plastic removal & dimpling)
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 11-20-2009
2.50
Joint splice strip and access plate fasteners
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 11-19-2009
0.20
Unibit for installing wing wiring conduit
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 11-19-2009
3.00
Some miscellaneous wing tasks
Details
       

 11-18-2009
0.50
Reamed and fitted bellcrank bushing
Details
     

 11-18-2009
2.50
Builder consultation and miscellaneous items
Details
       

 11-17-2009
0.00
1000W halogen shop work lights
Details
     

 11-16-2009
2.50
Sealing rivet shop heads inside left tank
Details
       

 11-15-2009
2.00
Final tank skin rivets and shop head sealing
Details
       

 11-14-2009
0.50
Fabricated and installed anti-foul bracket
Details
     

 11-12-2009
3.00
Squeezed rivets on tank end ribs
Details
       

 11-10-2009
3.00
Installed left tank end ribs
Details
       

 11-09-2009
0.50
Sealed platenuts and vent line fitting
Details
     

 11-09-2009
2.50
Completed prep of root rib
Details
       

 11-07-2009
3.50
Continue riveting left fuel tank
Details

 11-04-2009
3.00
Riveting internal tank ribs
Details
       

 11-03-2009
0.00
Tube bending tools
Details
     

 11-03-2009
0.00
Shop supplies
Details
     

 11-03-2009
3.50
Set inner five ribs in tank
Details
       

 10-31-2009
0.00
Additional tools & supplies
Details
     

 10-30-2009
3.50
Sealing left tank end rib components
Details
       

 10-28-2009
2.00
Begin sealing left tank
Details
       

 10-27-2009
2.50
Final prep of left tank skin
Details
       

 10-24-2009
0.00
Evan's vintage tractor (trailer)
Details
       

 10-22-2009
0.00
Evan's "big boy" room
Details
       

 10-21-2009
0.00
Reilyn's nursery (newest granddaughter)
Details
       

 10-17-2009
0.00
Tucson visit
Details
       

 10-01-2009
1.50
Fabricating fuel sender float arm and testing
Details

 09-30-2009
1.00
Adjusted placement of tank reinforcement bracket
Details
       

 09-29-2009
1.00
Completed the aileron to bellcrank rods
Details
       

 09-28-2009
4.00
Aileron hinge brackets & push/pull tubes
Details
       

 09-26-2009
0.00
WWI Dawn Patrol Rendezvous at NMUSAF - Page 4
Details
       

 09-26-2009
0.00
WWI Dawn Patrol Rendezvous at NMUSAF - Page 3
Details
       

 09-26-2009
0.00
WWI Dawn Patrol Rendezvous at NMUSAF - Page 2
Details
       

 09-26-2009
0.00
WWI Dawn Patrol Rendezvous at NMUSAF - Page 1
Details
       

 09-26-2009
3.50
Completed the left aileron and stored
Details
       

 09-24-2009
7.00
Cleco ailerons for final riveting
Details
       

 09-23-2009
8.00
Final preparation of parts for both ailerons
Details
       

 09-22-2009
7.00
Initial assembly & match drilling of ailerons
Details
       

 09-12-2009
0.00
MERFI at Grimes Field, Urbana Ohio - Page 5
Details
       

 09-12-2009
0.00
MERFI at Grimes Field, Urbana Ohio - Page 4
Details
       

 09-12-2009
0.00
MERFI at Grimes Field, Urbana Ohio - Page 3
Details
       

 09-12-2009
0.00
MERFI at Grimes Field, Urbana Ohio - Page 2
Details
       

 09-12-2009
0.00
MERFI at Grimes Field, Urbana Ohio - Page 1
Details
       

 09-11-2009
6.80
Begin construction of ailerons
Details
       

 09-10-2009
4.00
Completed left flap
Details
       

 09-09-2009
2.00
Finished all riveting on right flap
Details
       

 09-08-2009
7.00
Riveting of flaps
Details
       

 09-05-2009
0.00
Giant scale R/C show at NMUSAF
Details
       

 09-04-2009
1.00
Finished the 12v power pack
Details
       

 09-03-2009
4.00
Test battery pack (variable polarity)
Details
       

 09-02-2009
1.00
Fuel sender test jig
Details
       

 08-30-2009
0.00
Anniversary Surprise - Part 2
Details
       

 08-30-2009
0.00
Anniversary Surprise - Part 1
Details
       

 08-28-2009
0.00
PPG wash primer
Details
     

 08-28-2009
0.00
New bucking bar for wing work
Details
     

 08-27-2009
5.00
Continue work on right flap
Details
       

 08-26-2009
8.00
Begin initial assembly of right flap
Details
       

 08-25-2009
3.00
Prime parts and begin riveting left flap
Details
       

 08-24-2009
5.00
Final preparation of left flap components
Details
       

 08-22-2009
3.00
Left flap brackets, hinge & match drilling
Details
       

 08-19-2009
3.00
Continued tank preparations
Details
       

 08-19-2009
2.00
Begin Fabrication of Left Flap
Details
       

 08-18-2009
4.00
Inverted fuel modifications
Details
       

 08-17-2009
5.50
Left tank preparation
Details
       

 08-16-2009
3.00
Match drilling tasks & prep of root rib left tank
Details
       

 08-15-2009
3.00
Fabricated trap door & match drilled tank
Details
       

 08-14-2009
0.00
Van's order arrived
Details
       

 08-13-2009
0.00
New use for rivet fan
Details
     

 08-13-2009
0.00
B-17G Restoration Project (Urbana, OH) - Part 2
Details
       

 08-13-2009
0.00
B-17G Restoration Project (Urbana, OH) - Part 1
Details
       

 08-12-2009
2.00
Miscellaneous tank parts and tasks
Details
       

 08-11-2009
2.00
Miscellaneous tank tasks
Details
     

 08-10-2009
2.80
Fabrication of tank attach brackets
Details
       

 08-10-2009
0.20
Couple new tools
Details
       

 08-08-2009
3.00
Preparing tank parts and paint test
Details
     

 08-07-2009
4.50
Initial assembly of left tank
Details
     

 08-05-2009
4.50
Fabricated stiffeners (tanks and ailerons)
Details
     

 08-04-2009
3.50
Tank Z brackets and leading edge joint plate
Details
       

 08-04-2009
2.00
Begin work on left fuel tank
Details
       

 08-03-2009
3.50
Fabricated tank Z brackets
Details
       

 08-02-2009
3.50
Match drilling main skins
Details
       

 08-02-2009
3.00
Fitting the leading edge
Details
       

 08-01-2009
2.00
Fabricated wing walk doubler & began skinning
Details
       

 08-01-2009
1.00
Began fitting the main skins
Details

 07-31-2009
1.00
Match drilled the ribs to the wing spars
Details
       

 07-30-2009
2.50
Fabricated the tank/leading edge cradle
Details
     

 07-29-2009
1.00
Mount main spar in jig and level
Details
       

 07-29-2009
5.00
Built hanging shelves for storage of empennage
Details
       

 07-28-2009
2.00
Rear wing spar assembly
Details
       

 07-28-2009
5.00
Initial assembly of left wing
Details
       

 07-27-2009
0.50
Primed rear spar components
Details
     

 07-27-2009
4.00
Initial work on left rear spar
Details
       

 07-27-2009
0.00
Airplane ride for granddaughters
Details
       

 07-26-2009
1.50
Riveted nutplates on left wing
Details
       

 07-25-2009
3.00
Priming flanges and fabricating tie down assembly
Details
       

 07-23-2009
2.00
Countersunk flanges for access plates
Details
     

 07-22-2009
0.00
Platenut install (countersinking spar) - Page 3
Details
       

 07-22-2009
0.00
Platenut install (countersinking spar) - Page 2
Details
       

 07-22-2009
6.00
Platenut install (countersinking spar) - Page 1
Details
       

 07-21-2009
4.00
Storing inventory and building wing jig
Details
       

 07-20-2009
0.00
Rack for long material
Details
     

 07-19-2009
8.00
Workbench storage drawers
Details
       

 07-18-2009
0.00
Dayton International Air Show
Details
       

 07-16-2009
6.00
Wing kit delivered
Details
       

 07-14-2009
0.00
Fiberglass 101 DVD (Sam James)
Details
     

 07-12-2009
1.00
Fitting fiberglass rudder tip
Details
       

 07-04-2009
0.00
Standard slow-build kit
Details
     

 07-04-2009
0.00
RV-8 Specifications and Performance - Page 2
Details
       

 07-04-2009
1.00
Fitting of fiberglass tips
Details
       

 07-03-2009
0.00
RV-8 Specifications and Performance - Page 1
Details
       

 06-29-2009
0.80
Labeling part bins
Details
       

 06-21-2009
0.00
Shop stools
Details
     

 06-16-2009
0.00
Wright B Flyer (B in a Box) - Page 2
Details
       

 06-16-2009
0.00
Wright B Flyer (B in a Box) - Page 1
Details
       

 06-16-2009
0.50
Inserted rod end bearings and checked fit
Details
       

 06-16-2009
0.50
Fabricated second rod end bearing tool
Details
     

 06-13-2009
0.00
NMUSAF Volunteer
Details
       

 06-11-2009
0.00
WWI Replica Fighters - Page 3
Details
       

 06-11-2009
0.00
WWI Replica Fighters - Page 2
Details
       

 06-11-2009
0.00
WWI Replica Fighters - Page 1
Details
       

 06-10-2009
0.00
Warbird Skyventures
Details
       

 06-09-2009
0.00
My Current Wings - Page 7
Details
       

 06-09-2009
0.00
My Current Wings - Page 6
Details
       

 06-09-2009
0.00
My Current Wings - Page 5
Details
       

 06-09-2009
0.00
My Current Wings - Page 4
Details
       

 06-09-2009
0.00
My Current Wings - Page 3
Details
       

 06-09-2009
0.00
My Current Wings - Page 2
Details
       

 06-09-2009
0.00
My Current Wings - Page 1
Details
       

 06-08-2009
0.00
Wiring conduit
Details
       

 06-08-2009
0.00
Tool comments - Part 4
Details
       

 06-08-2009
0.00
Tool comments - Part 3
Details
       

 06-08-2009
0.00
Tool comments - Part 2
Details
       

 06-08-2009
0.00
Tool comments - Part 1
Details
       

 06-08-2009
0.00
Painting table
Details
     

 06-08-2009
0.00
Light weight air hoses and manifold
Details
     

 06-08-2009
0.00
Counterweight shaping
Details
       

 06-08-2009
0.30
Added outdoor carpet to spar rack
Details
       

 06-06-2009
2.50
Modified wing jig
Details
       

 05-31-2009
0.00
Primer - Part 2
Details
       

 05-31-2009
0.00
Primer - Part 1
Details
     

 05-30-2009
0.00
Future paint scheme - Worry Bird
Details
     

 05-30-2009
0.00
Future paint scheme - Pistol Pete
Details
       

 05-30-2009
0.00
Future paint scheme - Connie Sue
Details
       

 05-29-2009
0.00
Future paint scheme - Introduction
Details
       

 05-26-2009
1.00
Re-fabricated trim servo cover
Details
       

 05-25-2009
0.50
Trimmed flange on horiz stab rear spar
Details
     

 05-24-2009
0.80
Trimmed stabilizer for elevator clearance (tips)
Details
     

 05-24-2009
0.50
Test fitted both elevators to the horiz stab
Details
       

 05-24-2009
0.50
Mounted right elevator and drilled horn
Details
     

 05-24-2009
0.50
Mounted left elevator and drilled horn
Details
     

 05-22-2009
0.50
Fabricate drill bushing
Details
       

 05-21-2009
6.00
Rearranged workshop and started wing jig
Details
       

 05-19-2009
0.20
Ordered the standard wing kit
Details

 05-19-2009
2.70
Completed riveting of horizontal stabilizer
Details
       

 05-18-2009
1.00
Prepared horizontal stab for final riveting
Details
     

 05-18-2009
2.00
Complete riveting on vertical stabilizer
Details
       

 05-17-2009
2.00
Riveted the vertical stabilizer
Details
       

 05-16-2009
0.80
Riveted top of left horizontal stabilizer
Details
     

 05-16-2009
1.60
Riveted the right horizontal stabilizer
Details
       

 05-16-2009
1.00
Prepared the vertical stab skin for assembly
Details
       

 05-15-2009
1.00
Match drilled new vertical stab skin to skeleton
Details
     

 05-15-2009
4.50
Began process to reskin the vertical stabilizer
Details
       

 05-14-2009
1.50
Riveted bottom side left horizontal stabilizer
Details
     

 05-13-2009
2.00
Built a stand for riveting the horizontal stab
Details
       

 05-12-2009
2.00
Riveting of right horizontal stabilizer
Details
       

 05-11-2009
2.00
Riveting of left horizontal stabilizer
Details
       

 05-08-2009
0.50
Bucking bars and mods
Details
       

 05-05-2009
0.00
RVator 27 Years
Details
     

 05-05-2009
1.00
Rivet practice
Details
     

 05-04-2009
0.50
Swivel rivet set with rubber guard
Details
       

 03-09-2009
1.50
Installed pitch trim servo
Details
     

 03-07-2009
0.50
Trim tab parts preparation
Details
     

 03-07-2009
0.50
Installed trim tab on elevator
Details
     

 03-07-2009
2.00
Completed final assembly of trim tab
Details
       

 03-07-2009
0.50
Attached trim tab hinge to elevator
Details
     

 02-26-2009
3.50
Rolled leading edge and riveted
Details
       

 02-25-2009
1.50
Completed rolled leading edge
Details
       

 02-18-2009
1.50
Reworked leading edge middle
Details
       

 02-08-2009
2.00
Final prep and riveting of rudder leading edge
Details
       

 11-13-2008
0.00
RV-8 Fuselage Construction
Details
     

 11-13-2008
0.00
RV-8 Finishing Kit
Details
     

 11-08-2008
2.00
Roll leading edge on top half of rudder
Details
     

 11-06-2008
3.00
Completed the leading edge of right elevator
Details
     

 11-05-2008
4.00
Reworked leading edge on right elevator
Details
       

 11-02-2008
2.00
First attempt rolling leading edge of elevator
Details
       

 10-25-2008
2.00
Continue fabrication of trim tab
Details
       

 10-23-2008
3.00
Begin fabrication of trim tab
Details
       

 10-22-2008
3.00
Continue Riveting left elevator
Details

 10-22-2008
2.50
Complete the riveting of the right elevator
Details

 10-21-2008
2.00
Pepared right elevator skin (stiffeners and bend)
Details

 10-21-2008
1.00
Fabricated tool for installing hinge bearings
Details
       

 10-21-2008
1.50
Begin riveting left elevator skeleton
Details

 10-20-2008
1.00
Fabricated end rib for left elevator
Details
     

 10-20-2008
2.00
Deburred, dimpled and primed left elevator parts
Details

 10-20-2008
0.70
Continue initial assembly of left elevator
Details
       

 10-20-2008
1.80
Continue initial assembly of left elevator
Details
       

 10-20-2008
1.70
Begin initial assembly of left elevator
Details

 10-19-2008
3.00
Built bench fixtures to hold control surfaces
Details
     

 10-15-2008
4.50
Continue intial assembly of right elevator
Details
       

 10-15-2008
1.00
Begin initial assembly of right elevator
Details
       

 10-14-2008
2.00
Riveted the rudder assembly
Details
       

 10-14-2008
0.20
Riveted doublers and platenuts to spar
Details
       

 10-13-2008
1.00
Prepared and primed components
Details

 10-13-2008
2.00
Drilled and dimpled right elev skin and stiffeners
Details

 10-13-2008
0.50
Counterbalance skin and lead weight installation
Details

 10-13-2008
3.00
Cleco the rudder assembly together
Details
       

 10-12-2008
3.00
Match drilled stiffeners to right elevator
Details
     

 10-11-2008
1.00
Riveted the rudder stiffeners and skin
Details
     

 10-11-2008
3.50
Complete preparation of rudder assembly
Details

 10-11-2008
0.60
Bent the rudder trailing edge
Details
     

 10-10-2008
2.00
Riveted stiffeners and trim plate to elevator skin
Details
     

 10-02-2008
3.00
Completed servo mounting assembly
Details
       

 10-01-2008
1.00
Complete trim access reinforcement plate
Details
     

 09-29-2008
3.50
Match drilled left elevator stiffeners
Details

 09-22-2008
2.00
Built bending brake
Details
       

 09-22-2008
3.50
Begin building the rudder skeleton
Details
       

 09-21-2008
4.00
Prepared rudder stiffeners for final assembly
Details
     

 09-16-2008
6.00
Finished the vertical stabilizer
Details
     

 09-15-2008
0.50
Riveted ribs to vertical stabilizer front spar
Details
     

 09-14-2008
2.00
Riveted the vertical stabilizer rear spar
Details
       

 09-14-2008
1.00
Riveted front spar splice angles
Details
       

 09-14-2008
1.50
Rivet spar reinforcement bars to channels
Details
     

 09-14-2008
1.00
Fastened the hinge brackets to the rear spar
Details
       

 09-13-2008
8.00
Prepared and primed horiz stab parts
Details
       

 09-02-2008
2.00
Removed plastic and smoothed rudder skin edges
Details

 09-02-2008
1.00
Marked and disassembled right horiz stab
Details

 09-02-2008
1.00
Marked and disassembled left horiz stab
Details

 09-02-2008
2.00
Dimpled & cleaned edges all parts right horiz stab
Details

 09-02-2008
2.00
Dimpled & cleaned edges all parts left horiz stab
Details

 09-02-2008
2.30
Completed fabrication of elevator stiffeners
Details

 09-01-2008
2.50
Trimmed rudder stiffeners
Details
     

 09-01-2008
1.50
Machine countersink spar doubler
Details
     

 09-01-2008
1.50
Cut elevator stiffeners to length
Details

 08-30-2008
2.00
Prepared vertical stab for final assembly
Details
     

 08-28-2008
1.80
Match drilled vert stab skin to skeleton
Details
       

 08-28-2008
0.30
Attached doubler and hinge brackets to spar
Details
     

 08-28-2008
1.00
Assemble and drill vert stab skeleton
Details
     

 08-27-2008
0.70
Initial assembly of right horiz stab
Details
     

 08-27-2008
0.70
Final drill spar splice angles and right stab skin
Details

 08-27-2008
1.00
Drill inboard ribs (HS-404/405) to spar and skin
Details

 08-25-2008
2.00
Initial assembly of left horiz stab
Details
     

 08-25-2008
1.00
Final drill spar splice angles and left stab skin
Details
     

 08-25-2008
1.50
Drill inboard ribs (HS-404/405) to spar and skin
Details
     

 08-24-2008
2.00
Shape and bend spar angles
Details
       

 08-24-2008
1.50
Preliminary rear spar assembly
Details
       

 08-24-2008
0.30
Notched the HS-404 ribs
Details
     

 08-24-2008
0.50
Finish edges and flute horiz stab ribs
Details
       

 08-24-2008
0.50
Final drill horiz stab rear spar reinforcement bar
Details
     

 08-24-2008
0.30
Bend, dimple and countersink front spar channels
Details
       

 08-24-2008
0.10
Begin horiz stab front spar assembly
Details
       

 08-23-2008
2.00
Polished rear spar reinforcment bars
Details

 08-22-2008
2.00
Begin prep of rear spar reinforcement bars
Details

 08-17-2008
0.50
Fabrication of "dimple punch"
Details
       

 08-17-2008
1.00
Fabricated some recommended tools
Details
       

 08-15-2008
2.00
Completed the training project
Details
     

 08-14-2008
2.00
Drilled skins to skeleton and trailing edge
Details
       

 08-13-2008
2.00
Begin practice project
Details
       

 08-12-2008
0.50
Training project arrived and inventoried
Details

 08-08-2008
2.50
Empennage kit arrives (Fedex)
Details
       

 08-05-2008
0.10
Ordered RV training project no. 1
Details

 07-18-2008
0.00
Small parts bins (wall mounted)
Details
     

 07-15-2008
3.00
Plans and inspiration boards
Details
       

 07-01-2008
4.00
DRDT-2 dimpling tool
Details
     

 07-01-2008
2.00
Back riveting plate
Details
     

 06-16-2008
0.00
Aircraft Maintenance Reference Books
Details
     

 05-21-2008
12.00
EAA work benches
Details
       

 05-15-2008
0.00
RV-8 Wing Construction
Details
     

 05-15-2008
0.00
RV-8 Systems Video
Details
     

 02-23-2008
0.00
Craftsman tool box for aircraft tools
Details
     

 11-24-2007
0.00
Craftsman 12" Bandsaw
Details
       

 11-06-2007
0.00
Tony Bingelis Books
Details
       

 09-15-2007
16.00
Cabinet work island
Details
     

 09-13-2007
0.00
Craftsman 15" drill press
Details
     

 08-27-2007
0.00
Craftsman 10" table saw
Details
     

 06-01-2007
0.00
Existing work bench and cabinets
Details
     

 05-01-2007
0.00
A bit of flying biography - Page 3
Details
       

 05-01-2007
0.00
A bit of flying biography - Page 2
Details
       

 05-01-2007
0.00
A bit of flying biography - Page 1
Details
       

 12-07-2006
0.00
Sheet Metal Tools & RV-8 Empennage Kit
Details
       

 12-07-2006
0.00
Aircraft Construction Reference Books & Videos
Details
       

 12-07-2006
0.00
Aircraft Construction Reference Books & Videos
Details
     

 08-25-2006
0.00
From the Ground Up VIdeo
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