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Mark, thanks, as a point of reference, here is the 10 week program. From
kit to flying in 10 wks... Don't think I'll go quite that far as I'm sure
there are corners cut. But it's an interesting read none the less.
Alan -----Original Message-----
From: Lancair Mailing List [mailto:lml@lancaironline.net] On Behalf Of
marknlisa@hometel.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2005 5:10 PM
To: Lancair Mailing List
Subject: [LML] Re: Legacy - Must do's at Builders Workshop?
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
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