Yesterday, we completed all of the disassembly necessary to get to and remove the rear hinge block on the left wing. So today we could focus on replacing it. Once again, the steps we had identified...

I have to start this build log entry with a bit of a story. One of the first things you do, per the manual, when working on the wing is reaming and installing the lift strut and hinge block fitting...

Craig came by again today and helped me install the wingtip bow on my left wing. First, we clamped the tip bow in place so that the front edge was flash against the nose rib (which is what we had t...

Today Craig came over and helped me trim the front section of the left wing tip bow so that it sits flush against the nose rib, as per section 561 of the manual. Wing Manual (EX-2...

Today I re-installed the aileron control cable per section 601. This time, I remembered to install the bushing in the inboard pulley and I lightly greased the bolt with lithium grease. I also light...

Today I was able to get the outboard tail rib installed per section 53 of the manual1. This had turned out to be a bit of a challenge because, before installing the tail rib, I test fit it with the...

The first thing I did today was cut out the leading edge skin for the stall warning horn per section 591 of the manual. After marking the position in Sharpie with the template provided, I drew an “...

The engine and firewall forward kits were delivered a couple weeks ago while I was out of town. Fortunately, Craig was here and was nice enough to receive mine too since our kits were being shipped...

I completed a variety of steps on the wings today, skipping around somewhat as I became blocked/unblocked. To start, I tried to align the outboard tail rib along with the machined tail rib brace (i...

Today was a quick build session after work where I tightened the fuel tank straps (1-3 threads showing, rather than a torque value). I tried to do this with a crow’s foot to hold the bolt head (as ...