We’re almost finished with the tail, with just one last repair needed on this rib. We’ve completed all the nut plates, backing plates, and drilled the necessary holes. Once this rib is installed, we’ll be able to proceed with the rudder cables. By next week,
The window piece didn’t turn out well – it was warped and bent. It wasn’t heated enough, and by the time we placed it over the mold, it didn’t hold or take shape properly. We’ll have to try again at a higher temp.
I did it! Here’s my first rear window clamped down underneath, although it didn’t need much clamping. It came out of the oven with our heating element, lid, and insulation blanket in factors. We used the big oven (10 by 10 by 20) and preheated
We are working on some of the final control parts, which we need to make under vacuum. Once these are complete, we’ll have almost all the control parts finished, except for the flaps and ailerons.