Sender: <marv@lancaironline.net>
To: lml@lancaironline.net
Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2005 17:10:23 -0400
Message-ID: <redirect-1003412@logan.com>
Received-SPF: none
 receiver=logan.com; client-ip=204.13.112.10; envelope-from=marknlisa@hometel.com
In-Reply-To: <list-1002674@logan.com>
References: <list-1002674@logan.com>
Subject: Re: Legacy - Must do's at Builders Workshop?
From: marknlisa@hometel.com
User-Agent: SquirrelMail/1.4.3a
MIME-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: text/plain;charset=iso-8859-1
Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit
Importance: Normal

Alan,

Take helpers!  Lancair didn't mind me bringing two helpers (Dad and
Father-in-Law, both retired aviation maintenance professionals).  We told
Lancair up front that aside from learning about my kit, we wanted to get
as much done as possible -- they obliged!

Since more than one employee works in the build shop they were able to
adjust their hours so we could come in one hour early each day.  Between
that and keeping each of busy we got a lot done!

1.  Close out & pressure test wings
    a. Apply leading edge layups
2.  Bond wing center section to fuselage
3.  Close out horizontal stab and elevators
     a. Apply leading edge layups
4.  Bond horizontal to fuselage
5.  Close out vertical stab
6.  Complete canopy frame (only about 1/3 of complete canopy installation)
7.  Cut out rudder.

Keep in mind you'll lose the 1st half of the 1st day (briefing/inventory)
and the 2nd half of the last day (packing/loading).  My "helpers" were
able to work while I inventoried so I didn't really lose those couple of
hours (yes, it takes that long).

If you only have a week I would concentrate on closing the wings &
horizontal stab and getting the center section and horizontal stab bonded
in place.  The wing center section and horizontal attachment to the
fuselage will determine (in large part) whether the plane flies straight
(or not).  This was my goal when I went--everything else was icing! 
Getting the vertical closed out is the next priority.  Lancair's jig makes
this job easy.

If you have two weeks, definetely get the canopy done (you'll probably do
that the first week).  This is a major part of the project and the guys at
the build center know all the pitfalls and shortcuts.

If you take a look at my website (navigate to the builder's log and click
on "Factory Assist Week" to read about my experience.

Mark & Lisa Sletten
Legacy FG N828LM
http://www.legacyfgbuilder.com