New (old) Sonex project acquired
Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2021 11:15 am
Travelled out to Rapid City SD labor day weekend to pick up partially built Sonex #138 and brought it home to Minnesota. It seems to have been in storage for quite some time, but quite a bit of work has been completed. The existing work seems to be of good quality, but I need to inspect more closely for any corrosion issues. The fuselage structure is mostly done and on tricycle gear. The tail and control surfaces are done. The wings have not been started although the ribs have been formed. Next step is probably to set up a nice flat surface for wing spar and wing construction.
While I have a fair amount of relevant experience as a machinist and aircraft mechanic, I've never built an aircraft before and don't have all that much experience with such thin and lightweight structures. I expect to learn a lot before I am done.
While I have a fair amount of relevant experience as a machinist and aircraft mechanic, I've never built an aircraft before and don't have all that much experience with such thin and lightweight structures. I expect to learn a lot before I am done.