Btw, the title of this post is a kinda funny reference to the cheesy 80's movie Short Circuit if you didn't pick up on that. :) The #5 reference will make more sense later when I unveil my final paint scheme.
I also finally drilled my tailwheel spring to the aft bulkheads, I wanted to think about this a little before I did it, which was the cause for my delay. Van's doesn't say much about getting that baby nice and straight so I have to expect it isn't that critical...but I sure did a lot of measuring to try and get it perfect. I also bought a nice digital level that came in pretty handy. I think it came out pretty good, at least it looks straight...I guess it will be noticeable if I didn't when I start taxing it and get a feel for the ground handling.
So, now its time for the 'debur-dimple-prime' dance that I enjoy oh so much ;)...and of course, finally putting it all back together for riveting. I have been thinking about my strategy on this riveting step...not sure if it is a one or two person job? I think I can get it by myself by being creative, but if not, I have a few people I could call. We'll see. I've got a lot going on in the next two weeks with the holiday weekend and a mini-vacation to go see my little sister graduate so I'm not sure how much time I will get on the plane, but I know it'll be here waiting for me when I'm ready for her. Enjoy your holiday weekend!
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