Not a huge update, but a few things to mention this week. Ron and I got further along on the 701 wing repair the last two weeks. We are being really challenged by the mistakes of the previous builder's measurements and decisions on what was "good enough". We've compounded that by adding the wind extention, but we are getting it figured out. The flap extension to match the new wing length is coming together nicely. Because this is an add on, wrapping the short flap skin is certainly fun... Once we get the flaps skinned we can fix the spacing of the flap brackets. As most things on this repair, nothing is consistent, even between both wings. Having the flaps apart allows us to adjust where they meet the flap brackets. Make it right has been the goal all along. The days lately have kinda blurred together with my new position at work, but I'm certainly not missing the shift work that's for sure. It has made it somewhat difficult to focus on my project, but things will improve soon as I adapt to my new job and this Monday to Friday schedule. What hasn't changed is the feeling I'm doing something great when I do get to the shop, even if Ron and I spend the hours just jawing about airplanes and flying. I've long been following the online musings of William Wynne, the Corvair expert I've mentioned before. He wrote the following quote on his blog the other day and it really struck a chord with me: “Hours in the shop working with your own hands cleanses the part of your sanity which modern life soils” Indeed William.... indeed :)
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23/6/2018 04:03:32 am
Obviously, your heart belongs to your plane. It may be old and having some problems right now, but you still believe that you can fix it as soon as possible. This will consume a lot of time from you, and you might spend some money for this. But I can sense that you are utmost willing to spend for this matter. That's good thing. Don't be stressed by things like this! Just focus on what you do, and everything will also fall into place!
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