"got my UPS shipping notice of my Ed 3 wing upgrade pieces, can't wait to get back to building before it is too hot"
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Paul Sanders's Discussions
Do we know more about the HF-110 yet?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Fred Stratman Jul 20, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I know many of us are eyeing the HF-110 from Viking Aircraft, basically a Honda Fit engine as it looks like a pretty good engine, and has a great price.…Continue
What do I need in a compressor?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Scott Sutton Dec 20, 2010. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Before starting this project I probably had little more than a hammer and a few screwdrivers in my garage, and now I have all kinds of tools I didn't even know existed, let alone how to use. I bought…Continue
Total Beginner Question: Where to get beams on which to support the rudder etc for skinning
Started this discussion. Last reply by Craig Smith Sep 25, 2010. 13 Replies 0 Likes
The photo guide, and the DVD, shows putting the rudder skeleton on 2x2 steel beams prior to skinning but I had no idea where to get such things so instead bought a 2x3 piece of wood cut into 4ft…Continue
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Paul Sanders posted a status"ordered Edition 3 plans and associated wing root rib replacement parts"
Paul Sanders posted a status"106 today, only got the right wing bottom skins and spar deburred, progress will be slow from here! Contemplated the Ed 3 fuse, no idea yet"
Paul Sanders posted a status"Installed and drilled the trailing edge skins for the right wing, disassembled everything for deburring tomorrow, too hot today"
Blaine Schwartz left a comment for Paul Sanders"Paul,
If you can build the plane, you can build the motor. I built a Corvair for my CH 750 and have a great time doing it. I encourage you to go to a Corvair College; you learn so much. Google CC#22 to check oout some of the…"
Paul Sanders posted a status"Read through the Corvair Conversion Manual last night, understood about 1% of it. Pretty sure I won't be doing my own conversion"
Paul Sanders posted a status"Drilled right wing bottom skin and nose skins to final size; had my dad helping drill and cleco on the other wing, sure missed him today"
Paul Sanders posted a status"It amazes me just how wrong I can be about the relative position of the drill bit and my finger underneath the metal I am drilling into !"
Paul Sanders posted a status"Right wing skeleton is ready for priming and riveting, just need the deburring fairies to visit overnight"
Paul Sanders posted a status"Only managed 90 mins in the heat on the wing skel, came up with a question for Caleb, maybe should have asked on the first wing :)"
Paul Sanders posted a status"woke up this morning with the "revelation" that the right wing will be so much faster to build than the left since it has no trim tab :("
Paul Sanders posted a status"Cleared space in the garage for the left wing, right wing spar out of the box and on the bench"
Paul Sanders posted a status"Trimmed the wing stand, put the first wing in it. Next I have to persuade the wife to clear out some crap for storage"
Paul Sanders posted a photo
Wing on the wing stand
Despite not the being of the best construction, the wing is held really securely in there, great design.
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- Software Developer for a large foreign games company by day, instrument-rated private pilot when time and money allows. I'm a dual UK/USA citizen living in the desert east of San Diego; yes it's hot in the summer. Too hot :)
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Ups and Downs
Posted on February 21, 2012 at 1:23pm 5 Comments 0 Likes
About a month ago I was flying high with the first wing almost done and now I've not touched it for 3 weeks and feeling quite depressed about the whole endeavour. So many forum posts with people who clearly know what they are doing struggling with things - how to mate the fuse parts together, how to route a fuel line..... what chance do I have as a complete beginner and no one around me who knows more than I do?
I'm sure most everyone goes through the same, hopefully I can get…
Continue 100 Hrs In
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 4:01pm 1 Comment 2 Likes
This weekend marked the 100th hour of build time and the official start of the wings. Thanks to a bunch of rookie mistakes and some plain old carelessness I think I am probably about 20-25 hours behind a "normal" build time (whatever that is) but I am quite pleased with what I've managed to do: the rudder, the slats, the flaperons, the horizontal stab, the elevator, and the nose ribs/slat support assemblies.
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Continue My new favourite tool
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 9:23am 4 Comments 0 Likes
I'm probably the last person to catch on, but I recently bought this Olfa P800 knife for trimming skin edges and it is fantastic. No more snips and scotch brite for me.
Have to thank plane builders for sharing their tips online and unwittingly guiding me to the right blade.
One Year Anniversary
Posted on July 20, 2011 at 4:35pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Talking to a co-worker about the build project today I had to look up when I started and according to my blog I picked up my first rudder piece a year ago this week.
I only get to build on weekends so I'm not sure if I am doing well or not (or even if I should care, just enjoy the ride) but I've spent roughly 80 hrs and have completed the rudder, the slats, the flaperons and the stabiliser; elevator is on the bench waiting to be deburred, and wings kit is in its crate at my…
ContinueComment Wall (10 comments)
- At 4:28pm on May 9, 2012, Blaine Schwartz said…
Paul,
If you can build the plane, you can build the motor. I built a Corvair for my CH 750 and have a great time doing it. I encourage you to go to a Corvair College; you learn so much. Google CC#22 to check oout some of the pictures.
Blaine
- At 6:40pm on January 17, 2012,
Phill Barnes said… Hi Paul
I use the hole cutter in my cordless drills which have 3/8 chucks so you will be fine.
Phill
- At 8:33pm on January 16, 2012, Phill Barnes said…
This is the exact one.
Phill
- At 8:21pm on January 16, 2012, Phill Barnes said…
HI Paul
Regarding you fuel sender hole cutting needs. On one of my visits to the US in 2008, I purchased an adjustable cutter with HSS blade from Sears for 20 bucks. I bought it for the very same job and works well. Be sure to use it slowly with light pressure though. Also fantastic for cutting instrument holes.
Phill
- At 4:21pm on September 30, 2011,
Ian Sowman said… - Gidday Paul. Dual nationality = dual flags. Good idea, been to Osh a couple of times and noted many stars & stipes in various graphics.........generally look good. I'd like to see finished pix. Be careful though as you may not know wether you are coming or going!
- At 2:53pm on April 21, 2011,
Rod Hatcher said… - Hi Paul, The 3M wrap has an adhesive on one side and is very thin and flexible. It is quite easy to smooth on and position. It easily conforms to rivets. On sharp edges you undercut the vinly and smooth it into place. If you cover a sharp edge it will eventually cut through the film. The film is warranted for 7 years. I am expecting that if you keep the plane hangared it should last at least 10 or 12 years. Good luck on your project.
- At 11:14pm on February 1, 2011,
Joe McGough said… - Thanks Paul, for the comment. Just finished priming tonight, Hope to get it riveted together tomorrow. I thought my rudder was warped too but when I drilled for the nose skin it seemed to pull everything together. Thanks, Joe
- At 7:43pm on January 5, 2011,
Tom Anderson said… Hi Paul,
My decision to complete the wings before the fuselage is based on work shop location. The wings can be completed in the basement and there is a way to get them out. I will have to move to the garage (which is not heated) to complete the fuselage. So my plan is to do fuselage construction during spring and summer.
Are you going to paint your plane? I'm leaning towards polished finish with some paint.
Tom
- At 1:57pm on December 21, 2010,
Phillip Owens said… You asked about an air compressor for your project. May I suggest you consider the tools you are or may use and the requirements they have, some tools require a greater CFM than others to operate properly and some require more pressure. The size of the storage tank will detrmine how long you can operate your unit before the compresser kicks in to recharge so if you don't want it to run all the time pick one with sufficent storage. If you are going to paint your project you will proably use it for that as well so cheap isn't the way to go. You can obtain a quality unit at a reasonable price if you look around, the longest lasting ones are oil type, but you could get by with an oilless if you don't plan on having it for a long time. Air compressors have many uses beyond building an airplane, I happen to have two, one at home for my workshop there and one in the hangar for working on the airplane, My preference is a vertical tank of at least 20 gal and a minimum of 5hp motor, Sears has an excellent selection. Hope this has been of some help to you. Good luck on your project it is a great experience.
- At 6:38pm on August 22, 2010,
Michael Harris said… - Dog takes a better picture than me, he has more sense than to fly with me.
Grew up in San Diego in the 50's as a kid, lived in La Mesa
I will post reg comments as I begin the construction, awaiting the rudder kit now.
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