Daily Archives: September 23, 2014
Fuselage Completion #1 (Tailwheel)
Total Build Time: 670 Hours The tailwheel consists of a titanium spring, welded steel pivot points and a wheel. Drilling through the titanium proved to be the most difficult part of this process. Basically it took a LOT of cutting fluid and a LOT of patience, along with the best drill bits I could get … Continue reading
Categories: Fuselage, Fuselage Completion, Waiex #197
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Forward Fuselage #10 (Engine Mount)
Total Build Time: 666 Hours. The engine mount was included in the kit from Sonex and was pre-welded to specs. Fitting the engine mount for the first time was a bit nerve-wracking, since it depended on all of my measurements in my assembly of the front fuselage to be accurate. Since my Waiex will be … Continue reading
Categories: Forward Fuselage, Waiex #197
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