24-25JUN2026
I finally started assembling the flaperons. I was able to get one inboard and one outboard piece completed.
Build Time: 6 hours 45 minutes
14NOV2025
I finally finished priming all the flaperon parts.
I still need to prime the vertical stabilizer, but I may need to wait till next year, as we likely will not have any more warm days the rest of the year.
Build Time: 3 hours 45 minutes
06-08 NOV2025
I primed all the internal flaperon parts; I still have to prime the skins.
I also pulled a few rivets in the forward fuselage -- got the gear brackets riveted in and the l-angles for the seat supports.
Flaperon parts primed
Gear bracket riveted
Seat support front l-angle riveted
Seat support rear l-angle riveted
Build Time: 9 hours 15 minutes
01-02 NOV2025
I took a few hours to finish scuffing and sanding flaperon parts to prep for primer.
Build Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
24-25 OCT2025
I spent this weekend deburring holes, sanding edges, and starting to prep flaperon parts for primer.
Build Time: 10 hours
18-19 OCT2025
I pulled a few more rivets in the forward fuselage on Saturday until the storm knocked the power out at the hangar.
Sunday, I assembled the Fin and started on the Flaperson.
Fin
Flaperon started
Build Time: 5 hours, 30 minutes
30SEP & 03OCT2025
I got the Cruzer back on wheels just in time for the airport open house.
Build Time: 15 hours