Finishing Lower Wings (1-14)
Completion of the upper wing meant a return to the lower wings. Ideally the lower wings would have been completed first, but the jig for drilling the drag wires was not available when the lowers were ready for that step. To keep working I set the lowers aside and began on the uppers. Once started … Continue reading
Upper Wing: Leading Edge (12-13)
Christmas vacation provided some extra time for a push on the upper wing. The endless task of cutting and fitting small blocks continued. For the last few weeks the wing has been upside down. It was now turned over and the top side of the tank section was constructed. This included final shaping of the … Continue reading
Building a Pitts 12 