billy's plans built sonex 1735

[Rofomoto]

Left side quicker. Next up drill deburr and rivet

[Rofomoto]

Left side done now it’s time to make this look like a plane!!!

[Rofomoto]

Look what happens when you go to fast!!!!!
Slot in wrong spot. Should be towards lower longeron... now what?
Any suggestions ????

[Bryan Cotton]

I'd patch it and move on.

[DCASonex]

Measure twice cut once. Building your own is a learning experience. Should be able to fix that, but keep in mind that the area is one of the most highly stressed on the plane. An excess of added holes for more rivets may only weaken the structure if not carefuly located. Stop and think through where the stresses are and proceed.

David A. Sonex TD

[Rofomoto]

Measure twice cut once. Building your own is a learning experience. Should be able to fix that, but keep in mind that the area is one of the most highly stressed on the plane. An excess of added holes for more rivets may only weaken the structure if not carefuly located. Stop and think through where the stresses are and proceed.

David A. Sonex TD

Thanx still figuring that out....

[Rofomoto]

Screw it! Moving on, I’ll figure it out later lol

[Rick524]

Hi Billy, maybe you can incorporate a canopy latch into the extra slot....
or an 'exit' decal to cover it? I'm sure it will work out in the end, don't
worry about it too much.

Rick
Sonex 524

[Rofomoto]

Exactly.... I’m over the mess up and back at it

[Rofomoto]

Waiting on my .032 sheet. Made this. Took way longer than in should have