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Re: Sonex Build Status and Completion Photos
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Sat Dec 20, 2014 2:52 pmby Gripdana
Nice work Robbie! I can't wait to see your turbo.
Re: Sonex Build Status and Completion Photos
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Tue Dec 23, 2014 3:56 amby daleandee
Sonex1517 wrote:This week I built the instrument panel, test fit it, and drilled the throttle, mixture, and starter in place.
Speaking of panels ... have you seen this one?
Dale
N319WF
Sonex Build Status and Completion Photos
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Tue Dec 23, 2014 9:15 amby Sonex1517
Nice! Love the simplicity
Robbie Culver
Sonex 1517
Chicagoland
Tails and Wings complete - finishing fuselage.
N1517S reserved
Sonex Build Status and Completion Photos
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Sun Jan 04, 2015 11:01 pmby Sonex1517
Well, I spent the past two weeks working almost non stop on Sonex 1517. My wonderful wife not only let me spend my Christmas vacation working on the airplane - she pitched in and helped when needed. (And put up with my complaints during several challenging phases)
Today I mounted the AeroVee on the airframe with my wife and friend Tony helping, and got as far as installing the exhaust and turbo. The exhaust installation was way more challenging than the turbo. Lots of stuff to finish up on the turbo install...
Lucky for me Chicagoland's bitter cold held off until tonight. The garage was toasty and is now very, very full of Sonex.
Wow am I sore, but also happy. Looking forward to finishing the airplane by summer!
(Sorry - no photos - will try to load some up tomorrow)
Robbie Culver
Sonex 1517
Chicagoland
Tails and Wings complete - finishing fuselage.
N1517S reserved
Re: Sonex Build Status and Completion Photos
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Sun Jan 04, 2015 11:57 pmby daleandee
Sonex1517 wrote:The garage was toasty and is now very, very full of Sonex. Wow am I sore, but also happy. Looking forward to finishing the airplane by summer!
Robbie Culver
Can I expect to see "Turbo Rob" at Crossville?
:)
Dale
N319WF
PS: BTW ... the old saying is, "pictures or it didn't happen!"
Re: Sonex Build Status and Completion Photos
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Mon Jan 05, 2015 12:34 amby Gripdana
Great feeling isn't it. I couldn't believe it seeing it hanging on the mount. The fun is just beginning. Glad to hear you had a good and productive holiday!
Re: Sonex Build Status and Completion Photos
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Mon Jan 05, 2015 9:09 amby Bryan Cotton
Sounds great Robbie and looking forward to the pics! It is only 49.1 NM to C77 from 1C5 so I hope you can visit during phase 1!
Re: Sonex Build Status and Completion Photos
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Fri Aug 14, 2015 9:42 pmby Sonex1517
Well, a long overdue update.
Obviously I did not finish by summer! But....
I am done with major construction on Sonex 1517, and currently working my way through a long punch list (61 items - 9 complete).
It appears likely I can make the first flight this fall. Hopefully before Crossville!
Re: Sonex Build Status and Completion Photos
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Sat Aug 15, 2015 7:29 amby Bryan Cotton
Keep going Robbie! We are all rooting for you!
Re: Sonex Build Status and Completion Photos
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Sat Aug 15, 2015 11:22 pmby Bryan Cotton
Hey Robbie-
I see on the foundation Youtube channel you have a first engine start video! Congratulations! Is that a new video or did I miss the announcement?
http://youtu.be/SSDtoY3EKiU