August 2002
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The drawing. |
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Owner-builders randomly selected which aircraft they'll own. |
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Moving partially completed aircraft outside so there's room in the hangar for the monthly chapter meeting. |
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The aircraft wait outside during the chapter meeting. |
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Nieuports patiently waiting for completion. |
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Installing an engine. |
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Tightening the engine mount bolts. |
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Pile of engines remaining to be installed. |
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New battery box. |
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Our CG was too far forward. Relocating battery to behind seat required our slimmest member. |
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Cabanes painted to look like wood. |
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Checking the lower wing for correct incidence as the V-strut is attached. |
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How upper wing incidence is measured while rigging. |
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Checking upper wing incidence. |
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An instrument panel painted to look like wood. |
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Engine running on test stad. |
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It makes a lot of wind. |
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A LOT of wind. |
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Adjusting the carb between tests. |
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Test stand instrument panel. |
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EGT gauges installed just for this test. |