February 2002
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Sheet metal for the cockpit sides and bottom. |
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Wheels being attached to axles. |
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I lied when I said there was no Ace hardware in this aircraft. |
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Bill poses in the cockpit. His daughter wonders how he fit. |
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Looking at our wings. |
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Another discussion about the difficulty (and expense) welding on the *^$(*&%*&% fuel tank ad how it leaks. |
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Checking out the legroom with the proposed fuel tank. |
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This 12 gallon plastic boat fuel tank has been selected for use. |
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Still a zillion small parts left to finish. |
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Firewall being prepared for the engine. |
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Installing gascolator. |
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The heat shield on the exhaust is to protect the gascolator. |
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Another view of the heat shield. |
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The panel for the throttle had to be reinforced so it wouldn't flex. |
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This plate is for mounting the end of the throttle cable. |
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Tools wear and have to be repaired. |
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Lots of roundels. |
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Even multiple injuries don't stop Jerry. |
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Installing battery brackets on the back of the firewall. |
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Mike caught behind bars. |
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A visitor gets an up close view. |
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Visitor Mick stayed beyond the 10 minute limit so we put him to work. |