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Lift Reserve Indicator

I wrote an article on this for the Sonex Builders and Pilots Foundation

http://sonexfoundation.com/Lift_Reserve_Indicator.html

May want to read through it....

Robbie

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by Sonex1517
Mon Jan 06, 2014 9:46 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lift Reserve Indicator
Replies: 87
Views: 46969

Bending the forward edge of the aft fuse side skins

I am certain I can see the eyes rolling from here, but for that bend I used a hand seamer. For the firewall and seat pan, I went and had help on a brake - but not for this one.

stay warm
Robbie


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by Sonex1517
Sun Jan 05, 2014 9:27 am
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bending the forward edge of the aft fuse side skins
Replies: 3
Views: 1846

Chicagoland Sonex Builders Brunch

Total of 9 people today at lunch - a special thank you to Larry Overstreet for making the trek from Milwaukee to visit and talk with us. Local builder events are a great way to meet new friends, exchange ideas and techniques, and hear how others share your joys and frustrations! Robbie Culver Sonex ...
by Sonex1517
Sat Jan 04, 2014 7:22 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chicagoland Sonex Builders Brunch
Replies: 6
Views: 2818

Stewart - Sonex 1462 - Progress Report

Way to go John!!

Robbie


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by Sonex1517
Thu Jan 02, 2014 9:30 pm
 
Forum: Photo Album
Topic: Stewart - Sonex 1462 - Progress Report
Replies: 20
Views: 11351

Scott's Sonex #1629 - Progress

Scott Excellent! You can't do much better than Mike helping! My 9 year old has sporadic interest and I refuse to push him into it - good to see your son involved. Keep going!! I did the same as you - tail, then wings - now plugging through the fuselage. blue skies Robbie Culver Sonex 1517 Chicagolan...
by Sonex1517
Tue Dec 31, 2013 2:41 pm
 
Forum: Photo Album
Topic: Scott's Sonex 1629 - N629SX
Replies: 349
Views: 216523

Canopy Hold Open

Excellent!

Thanks for posting this Jim!!

Robbie


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by Sonex1517
Fri Dec 27, 2013 11:34 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Canopy Hold Open
Replies: 2
Views: 1392

Chicagoland Sonex Builders Brunch

Saturday January 4th is best - we will meet for lunch at Pilot Pete's at the Schaumburg IL airport at 12 noon. For those who have not been there it is a high end burger joint with a varied menu - awesome aviation ambiance. It can be a little weird to find so get directions if you drive. http://pilot...
by Sonex1517
Thu Dec 26, 2013 9:28 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chicagoland Sonex Builders Brunch
Replies: 6
Views: 2818

Sonex Build Status and Completion Photos

Few more shots of progress on Sonex 1517

Working on the spar tunnel. Lots of countersinking and dimpling to do!

Blue skies and happy holidays
Robbie Culver
Sonex 1517
Working on the fuselage

www.sonexfoundation.com


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by Sonex1517
Thu Dec 26, 2013 7:02 pm
 
Forum: Sonex
Topic: Sonex Build Status and Completion Photos
Replies: 178
Views: 290830

Cabin Heat

ould it be ok to put links to these videos on the Sonex Builders and Pilots Foundation website?

sonexfoundation.com

thanks
Robbie Culver


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by Sonex1517
Tue Dec 24, 2013 9:54 am
 
Forum: Technical Write-Ups and FAQs
Topic: Cabin Heat
Replies: 2
Views: 3521

Sonex Build Status and Completion Photos

Sonex 1517 update - Lower firewall is drilled and clecoed in place. Upper and lower cross ties are in. Fuselage forward floor is also in. Splice plates are drilled and clecoed. Forward Z channel is in. Lots of good progress and I am on a two week Christmas break - looking forward to lots of family t...
by Sonex1517
Mon Dec 23, 2013 9:28 pm
 
Forum: Sonex
Topic: Sonex Build Status and Completion Photos
Replies: 178
Views: 290830
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