After multiple attempts to install the 3rd party gear, I ultimately decided to return the gear for a rebuild. John was...

After multiple attempts to install the 3rd party gear, I ultimately decided to return the gear for a rebuild. John was...
Below are the pics and video from my first attempt at installing the gear (late August timeframe). I spent several...
I received the powder-coated floorboard just a few days after delivery to Pro-Kote-Indy. In addition to the...
This post consists of all the assembly processes of all the necessary in-fuselage components to connect the rudder...
As I wait to get access to the local EAA Chapter 67 Paint Booth, a friend suggested I make sure the rudder pedals and...
For me, working with aluminum is very challenging. The material, although it's flexible, it's not very forgiving....
Because of the accurate layout of the bottom boot cowl, this project was straight-forward. Everything lined up...
I was expecting this project to be fairly simple until I learned that the pilot holes were not aligned properly with...
This afternoon, I spent three hours measuring and measuring again in an effort to five holes in the header tank. The...
Like the rotisserie for the wings I did not following the plans exactly. I used several "L" brackets at the bottom to...
This project was fairly simple as a result of mistakes I made with the forward baggage compartment. When I installed...
This was a fairly simple project. The tank mount needed to be paced off-center of the fuselage rib locations just...
I keep thinking that past learning experiences will produce easier work in the future - not so. It seems that with...
This project began with an incorrect assumption regarding the ease of working with the aluminum panels. As compared to...
Another easy project.
This part of the formers project was much more difficult. the formers did not want to go over the post. Multiple hours...
Although this was another simple project, it provided some valuable learning experiences in working with aluminum. On...
Although the Rans manual said it is not necessary to use anti-chafe tape if the fuselage has been powder-coated, I...
After roughly six months of building, I'm slowly beginning to get comfortable and not worrying as much about each cut...
Well, once again, I'm stepping into new territory - drilling holes into the powder coated fuselage. Aside from...
Picked up fuselage from Indy Powder Coat on 1/11/19. Roughly three hours to rent uHaul, drive to SW side of Indy...
The kit finally arrived on November 20, 2018. Deliver by Randy and Michelle Schlitter. Several days were...