Wiring and Wheels

Dad came out for a week to help lay the wiring for the lights, antennas, and motors.  He showed me how to crimp, solder, and shrink wrap.  I then completed some of the wiring work on my own using the new skills. 

Mike Cicero came out to help me for a few hours to put the wheels on.  It took about three hours to do the first wheel and about 15 minutes to do the second one.  Greg Williams loaned us his upright hydraulic press that he invented to lift the plane high enough to slide the gear legs in place.

Doors and Windows

 The doors and windows were some of the most challenging parts of the entire project.  Up to this point you are primarily working with metal and then Vans throws you into difficult fiberglass and body work with very little instruction.  These require patience and a large amount of luck.