6/30/11-Day ten of the build

Today Eric helped out on the plane in the morning and then I took him to the airport so that he could fly back to Michigan in the evening. I want to thank Eric so much-he was great company and a HUGE help during the last two weeks.

Eric helping to install the autopilot servos

The wingtips with landing lights and strobes installed

Engine control cables being installed

Alternator going on

6/29/11-Day Nine

Finally the instrument panel goes in!

The inside of the panel

The doors being fitted

This is the last full day that my helper will be with me-he heads back home tomorrow afternoon

Flight control cables and electronics cables beginning to get tidied up

6/28/11-Day eight of the build

We spent a good part of the day making sure that the wings would fold

View of the wing fold from the rear of the plane

Eric wanted to go flying-so I sent him up with Alan. This is his first take off!

Eric taxiing in after his flight

Look at the grin on our newest pilot!

6/27/11-Day 7 of the build

Spent a couple of hours "rigging" the elevators and flaps

Getting ready to mount the prop

Why can't wiring be easy!

I'm flying with Alan Negrin working on my tailwheel endorsement

6/26/11-Sunday our day off!

On our day off we got a visit from my brother Dennis and his family and we had a little time to drive around and do some sight seeing.

Den checking out the build

The obligatory family photo

Some Washington scenery

6/25/11-Day Six

Today was a short day devoted to finishing up the wings and getting them mounted to the fuselage for the final time.

Completed right wing

Completed left wing

Right wing mounted for final time

Both wings on!

6/24/11-Day Five

More detail work. The engine cowling got fitted and mounted. The wings continue to be finished out and the rear stabilizer and elevator got mounted.

Ed working on the rear stabilizer

The engine cowling is fitted

Eric working on the elevator

Control cables running to the back of the plane