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Moving!

August 31, 2020November 19, 2020 Jesse 0 Comments

Building has stalled, so to speak. I’ve been in the process of moving from Arizona to Spokane, Washington. Once I

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Empennage Horizontal Stabilizer 

HS: More Front Spar Work

June 11, 2020June 11, 2020 Jesse 0 Comments

6/1/20 – Bent the HS-702 tabs to 6 degrees per plans. Clamped HS-00001 spar doublers to the HS-702’s as well

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The Workshop 

Rib Flange Straightening Tool

June 10, 2020June 11, 2020 Jesse 0 Comments

I had come upon the need to prepare my first ribs. One of the tasks is the ensure all flanges

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Empennage Horizontal Stabilizer 

HS Rear And Front Spar Assembly

June 3, 2020June 11, 2020 Jesse 0 Comments

5/30/20 – After waiting for about a week for additional Clecos, they arrived. I also receive a Scotch-Brite 6″ 7S

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Build Preparation 

Priming Practice With EkoPrime

May 29, 2020May 29, 2020 Jesse 0 Comments

Using my newly made painting support screen, I was able to test out the HF HVLP gun with Steward Systems

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The Workshop 

Priming Screen

May 28, 2020May 28, 2020 Jesse 0 Comments

While I’m waiting on some more Clecos to arrive, I’ve been getting familiar with my HF HVLP gun, as well

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Empennage Horizontal Stabilizer 

Beginning Horizontal Stabilizer, Days 1-3

May 26, 2020June 11, 2020 Jesse 0 Comments

With my shop all setup, most of the needed tools acquired and parts ready to go, it was time to

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Practice Kits 

Control Surface Practice Project

May 20, 2020May 28, 2020 Jesse 0 Comments

This was a fun, challenging and educational project. This one, seemingly simple kit, finds a way to incorporate many of

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Empennage 

Tail kit has arrived!

May 6, 2020May 15, 2020 Jesse 0 Comments

The empennage/tail kit has arrived! Two big boxes, one larger than the other. I believe the total weight was listed

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Empennage 

Empennage Ordered!

April 30, 2020May 1, 2020 Jesse 0 Comments

Big day! The tail kit has officially been ordered for an RV-7A. I did not spring for the electronic trim

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