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Feb 18, 2009, 07:50 PM
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USA, TX, El Paso
Joined Dec 2003
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Between work and his family (kids are very time consuming) I'm surprised he gets as much as he does. He has more drive than I ever had. Mike
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Feb 18, 2009, 08:41 PM
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auburn, al
Joined Sep 2006
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I love that receiver that got posted..
Buy 2.4!! Never have an antenna outside of your airplane again!!! Unless you have a carbon fuse..... |
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Feb 19, 2009, 12:23 PM
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United States, MA, Boston
Joined Jun 2006
618 Posts
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If you get it airworthy in time, you could just strap yourself on and ride that son of a gun to SEFF
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Feb 19, 2009, 06:53 PM
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Fishers, Indiana
Joined Oct 2004
5,291 Posts
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Well I got all 6 firewalls installed and CF on, I also have all 6 motor mounts installed. The left wing CF is now laminated to the spars.
I also just finished my main CF spars that are made up of 6 1" CF tubes attached to make up 2 pair 108". Each spar is 3 36" tubes epoxied together. Making these spars was a critical step as they had to have machined inserts made perfect to keep the entire tube straight. I got a ton done today, I decided to take today and tomorrow off as vacation days. DAG |
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Last edited by dag214; Feb 19, 2009 at 07:01 PM.
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Feb 19, 2009, 06:59 PM
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USA, TX, Euless
Joined Aug 2003
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Looks outstanding DAG.
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Feb 19, 2009, 07:35 PM
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Joined Mar 2008
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i noticed a typo it seemed to say somthing absoulutly crazy it said ur gonna laugh when you hear this it said 257'' now thats just mental good luck man
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Feb 19, 2009, 08:29 PM
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Houston Texas
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Dag !! Man it is looking great !!! I guess you are feeling better today... That is great too !! Seeya, Tim |
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Feb 19, 2009, 08:39 PM
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Indiana
Joined Jan 2005
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Hi Dag !
Looking good my friend! As far as your pilots in the cockpit, you need to find one that looks like Jimmy Stewart, and the other that looks like Frank Morgan! LOL! Enjoy your vacation day! Ed |
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Feb 19, 2009, 09:04 PM
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Dag, She is BEAUTIFUL!!! If it was a woman, I'd marry it. Now if it could only cook & clean........... |
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Feb 20, 2009, 07:03 AM
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Fishers, Indiana
Joined Oct 2004
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The spars turned out perfect. The next step will be getting them aligned in the wing tubes. The is going to be the most critical process on this entire project. The center section of the wing will have to be jigged perfect, then the 2 outboard wing section will also have to be jigged perfect,t with a 3" opening between them, then all of the wing tubes will be aligned with the tube spars in place. If all lines up correct I then epoxy the wing tubes in place and pray I got it all straight.
Once all weighed up my 2 tube spars and 6 wing spars came in at 3 pounds 8 ounces, that is 8 ounces less than I had calculate. I had weighed each spar and shear web as I built the wing. DAG |
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Last edited by dag214; Feb 20, 2009 at 07:23 AM.
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Feb 20, 2009, 07:22 AM
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Central Ohio
Joined Feb 2008
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Looks like a great helper!
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Feb 20, 2009, 08:27 AM
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Chicago, IL
Joined Nov 1999
1,911 Posts
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I still can't quite get how BIG this plane is. I see you daughter holding those spars, they're huge, then they're laid atop the wing, and they look small! This plane is going to be amazing.
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Feb 20, 2009, 08:30 AM
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Chicago, IL
Joined Nov 1999
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DAG, have you ever considered building a full size kit plane? From what I see, you already have the skills.
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Feb 20, 2009, 09:03 AM
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United States, CA, Los Angeles
Joined Sep 2008
997 Posts
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Hey Dag, gotta say we're all lucky that you're documenting your entire build here. Without that, I doubt most of us would have the chance to experience such an awesome plane and build, even if only via the net. This thread is exciting, inspiring, and informative. Kudos and thanks!
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Feb 20, 2009, 10:03 AM
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Wichita, Ks
Joined Jun 2005
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Holy crap this is phenomenal. I'm leaving this page open until you're done! Watching every post!
No pressure though.  Incredible work. One day I hope to be this talented. You inspire me lol. -Eric |
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