Next job is to build the trailing edge, start building the aileron spars and trigger a bunch of zombies that do nothing but criticize me!

Gluing up the trailing edge gussets and trial fitting the aileron spar web with doubler.

Since the aileron spar web already has a splice in the middle according to the plans and I didn't have any 8ft 1/8" ply I added two more splices at the inboard and outboard sections.

finished installing the aileron spar web on the right wing. The plywood covered ribs can now be installed. Got the tip rib glued in place, the root rib will have to be cut for the spar fittings. To save a little weight when it comes to varnishing the inside of the leading edge plywood I plan to spray it.  From there its a bunch of tiny details to build the ailerons, then do the same for the other wing so it doesn't get left behind. I try to get something done everyday, it told me to do that in the plans.  

deleted a couple pictures because I forgot to shrink their size and I hate scrolling across the screen.

I have been keeping a log of what weighs what. Fuselage 93 lbs as it sits, wings, 45 lbs after leading edge sheeting. Tail 14 lbs. Rotax 277 69 lbs, wing struts 11.4lbs. Prop 5.5 lbs. The himax is easily capable of making part 103. If you fail to plan, plan to fail.

About 238 lbs before covering/paint?  Anything else needed (Windshield) or misc(varnish)?

Quoted from 509

I have been keeping a log of what weighs what. Fuselage 93 lbs as it sits, wings, 45 lbs after leading edge sheeting. Tail 14 lbs. Rotax 277 69 lbs, wing struts 11.4lbs. Prop 5.5 lbs. The himax is easily capable of making part 103. If you fail to plan, plan to fail.

Fuselage 93lbs??? With just wood and metal struts and “legs”? Isn’t it too heavy??
Can you tell us the fuselage bare weight without landing gear and gauges?

Quoted from LSaupe

About 238 lbs before covering/paint?  Anything else needed (Windshield) or misc(varnish)?

I'd like to give a shout out fer my unbaning. You know who you are. windshield  will only be installed on the pointy bits that move forward.side window and rear lexan will be left off.

No one was banned. What made you think that? Are you feeling guilty for something?
See - http://www.lonesomebuzzards.com/cgi-bin/forum/Blah.pl?m-1543290008/

BTW, thanks for trimming the photos down. I got this from google the other day so I've limited upload size to .5 mb but I can't limit to pixel width yet so keep images less than 1k pixel width.

Thanks

I literally couldn't login, it kept saying wrong password. I can shrink the photos a little smaller if it helps.

Got the tach/hour meter installed.and a ton of work done  on the wings over the thanksgiving weekend.

Quoted from Headbuzz

No one was banned. What made you think that? Are you feeling guilty for something?
See - http://www.lonesomebuzzards.com/cgi-bin/forum/Blah.pl?m-1543290008/

BTW, thanks for trimming the photos down. I got this from google the other day so I've limited upload size to .5 mb but I can't limit to pixel width yet so keep images less than 1k pixel width.

Thanks

I am usually a funny guy but Thought you were being serious, blame it on google!

Right wing spar pin is drilled, that was quite a job, definatelly a two person operation. I wanted to get these critical holes.drilled so I can finish building the fuse.

I exceeded the wood seat failure point after hearing a crack from sitting in the plane.the glue didn't fail but plywood separated. I think ulbuilder had the issue. Surprised there isn't a ad on this!

There is: Weight and Balance of the PILOT!   
I couldn't resist....  LMAO

That seat structure is a bit flimsy, but at 230# I haven't cracked mine, but failure is imminent! Probably crack my tailbone when it does.

Quoted from PUFF

There is: Weight and Balance of the PILOT!   
I couldn't resist....  LMAO

That seat structure is a bit flimsy, but at 230# I haven't cracked mine, but failure is imminent! Probably crack my tailbone when it does.

Here is a picture of the cracked plywood, I already know how to fix the problem but it would be embarrassing to fly around with your butt sticking out of the bottom of the plane.  

Got another instrument installed, if you get near the edge of the flat earth, the bank o meter goes.bat shit  crazy so you won't fall off!

Here's pic's of my seat reinforcement that I did this 25 years ago and have had no problems so far and I'm a 240 pounder. You don't want a broken seat resting on top of the elevator cable or jamming the aileron bell crank.

Two small wood blocks glued to the fuselage seat belt plywood so the rs10 will will take.the load .seat loads will be transfered to the fuselage instead of the plywood.

Quoted from 509

I exceeded the wood seat failure point after hearing a crack from sitting in the plane.the glue didn't fail but plywood separated. I think ulbuilder had the issue. Surprised there isn't a ad on this!

That's at 1 G, I've hit a thermal pocket in a Cherokee that felt like it was going to throw me down through the bottom as it pitched it up darn near vertical.....

Exactly that is what scares me, and why I spoke up.

Quoted from 509

Got another instrument installed, if you get near the edge of the flat earth, the bank o meter goes.bat shit  crazy so you won't fall off!

Why does the slip ball need to indicate up to 45º?   Are you planning to do much of your flying sideways?  

Bruce

Quoted from 509

Here is a picture of the cracked plywood, I already know how to fix the problem but it would be embarrassing to fly around with your butt sticking out of the bottom of the plane.  

A hole new definition of taildragger! Lol!

2 bad puns for the price of one......

Fyi I think it was a site issue, I couldn't log on for a couple days either.

Quoted from 509

Here is a picture of the cracked plywood, I already know how to fix the problem but it would be embarrassing to fly around with your butt sticking out of the bottom of the plane.  

I'm only saying this out of concern, but the plies appear to be a bit thick, and looks as if there is voids in the core in the picture which would make me question the grade of plywood?

Quoted from Stilson

I'm only saying this out of concern, but the plies appear to be a bit thick, and looks as if there is voids in the core in the picture which would make me question the grade of plywood?

The plywood is marine grade fir from aircraft spruce. I have added blocks so the rs10 glued under the seat will.take all the load. From an engineers perspective my airplane will be more near the utility or aerobatic category because it will be so light and retain all of.the changes. I won't be doing any aerobatics, not my cup of.tea!

I built a new seatboard and installed blocks to keep the seat ply from every breaking again. I am not a aircraft engineer talk with team before making these modifications. Team did put out a ad to make the wing strut brackets from solid bar stock.

Got the second wing spar pins drilled. Fitting the skin that will cover the top of the fuse. To save weight the rear windshield will be replaced by rs members and 1/4 " foam panels.

I am also a member of zrt, the zombie response. team, much love y'all!

Zrt