Saturday, December 16, 2017

Before we start; Build another work bench/ Wing Rotisserie

Back in January, when I started construction, I moved from my unheated hangar on my grass strip to my basement.  So a work bench and Rotisserie were needed.  I found a nice sturdy bench plan on YouTube build with Simpson 4X4 post to 2X4 frame hangers.  Best bench I ever made!  I used pocket screws, as they have a washer flange.  Harbor Freight has an engine stand (get the 4 wheel, no EXTRA cutting needed).  I cut the riser and welded in 2X2s and a pinch nut for height adjustment.




Introduction

Aircraft:       JustAircraft Highlander #393

Modifications:     Extreme Landing gear
                            TK pneumatic Tailwheel
                            Wild West Aircraft Leading Edge Cuff
                            Oratex 6000 covering system
                            TBD:   Engine, Leaning to Rotax 912ULS due to it's wide use.
                                        Propeller, Prince??

Purchased: May 2014
Pickup: 30 October 2014

Construction  commenced:  2 Feb 2016

Builder:  Bruce Johnson
The Ohio State University: Flight Test Engineering
25 Years Ohio National Guard A-7D / F16C
34 Years and counting American Airlines 727, MD-80, F-100, 757/767, 787
      FE, FO, CA, CKA
AP/IA
Previous Builds: Stolp Acroduster II, Pitt S-1C N57PS, DR-107 One design (sold before completion)

               Robby Johnson  age 15, learning apprentice.

This blogspot was created after the Right Wing was nearly complete and the Fuselage rough construction completed.  Photos of the earlier work will be added to this blog for FAA Review.

These Photos are of Troy and My Son Robby on the day of Pickup.