Wings

Workshop setup – Wings

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It was time this weekend for another garage reorganization.  Unfortunately, I didn’t take a before picture.  The back wall was cluttered with junk and had two large storage cabinets.  I cleared the area out completely for some shelves. This evening, I bought shelving for storing the wing parts. I’ll still need more small containers, but I’ll get those at harbor freight. I also bought 2x4s and aluminum angle for the wing stand and some self etching rattle can primer for the one off items.

I’m going to double up on the 2x4s rather than buy 4x4s. Simply because its cheaper. I measured the wing stand clearance between the raised garage door and the stairs, and I have enough room. The wings will be here later this month, so I need to finish the trim tab and the list of misc chores quickly!

Here are the shelving units. 20130804-203941.jpg

Nine 2x4x10s, rattle can self etching primer and aluminum angle. 20130804-203948.jpg

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Wing Order Confirmation

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I just received confirmation of my wing order from Van’s Aircraft. The order is scheduled to ship the week of August 17!

The only option on the wing kit is the type of fuel sensor. I chose to use a capacitive probe instead of a float.

I think I’m more excited for the wings to arrive than I was when I got the empennage kit. In part because this time I’m buying new, but mostly because this is a much larger step toward completion compared to the empennage kit.

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So my work bonus wasn’t as big as I had hoped, but that didn’t stop me from ordering the wings today!  The current wait time is about 8 weeks until they ship and another week or so for them to arrive.  FINALLY!