efitzgerald
Active Member
Hello Everyone,
Just wanted to introduce myself, my name is Eric. I am in the final stages of getting my PPL, I have the hours just need to take the tests. I was planning on waiting until I got my PPL to start building but was in Oregon for business and visited Vans Aircraft.
I have always enjoyed building things, I have a background in machining and metal fabrication. I haven't worked with sheet metal or driven rivets but with some experience it shouldn't be a problem.
I built the tool box and two of the control surface practice kits with reasonable results. I started the horizontal stabilizer but I would like to connect with local RV builders to gain some experience and more confidence. I have a mill, lathe and welding equipment so I might be able to offer something in the way of trade for some help / guidance.
Anyway just wanted to say hello and share a few pictures of the shop and progress with the horizontal stabilizer.
Eric
Dryden Michigan
https://www.dropbox.com/s/r79mg5dliyrqk0a/IMG_2325.JPG?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/xmkbphb7alveill/IMG_2328.JPG?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/qdrt7azr0sks9ak/IMG_2331.JPG?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/x98flqgowmfvl6q/IMG_2335.JPG?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/6k6id6bb03a6kh2/IMG_2337.JPG?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ijjl0ui33mbhqsl/IMG_2338.JPG?dl=0
Just wanted to introduce myself, my name is Eric. I am in the final stages of getting my PPL, I have the hours just need to take the tests. I was planning on waiting until I got my PPL to start building but was in Oregon for business and visited Vans Aircraft.
I have always enjoyed building things, I have a background in machining and metal fabrication. I haven't worked with sheet metal or driven rivets but with some experience it shouldn't be a problem.
I built the tool box and two of the control surface practice kits with reasonable results. I started the horizontal stabilizer but I would like to connect with local RV builders to gain some experience and more confidence. I have a mill, lathe and welding equipment so I might be able to offer something in the way of trade for some help / guidance.
Anyway just wanted to say hello and share a few pictures of the shop and progress with the horizontal stabilizer.
Eric
Dryden Michigan
https://www.dropbox.com/s/r79mg5dliyrqk0a/IMG_2325.JPG?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/xmkbphb7alveill/IMG_2328.JPG?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/qdrt7azr0sks9ak/IMG_2331.JPG?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/x98flqgowmfvl6q/IMG_2335.JPG?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/6k6id6bb03a6kh2/IMG_2337.JPG?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ijjl0ui33mbhqsl/IMG_2338.JPG?dl=0