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I create a build log for each session. In the left menu, I place the most recent build log entries first for easy access. It does make things appear in a "backwards" order, but I do believe it is easier to see progress this way.

Build Sequence/Milestones

This is a list of major tasks and build sequence according to the Bearhawk Manual.

Fuselage

  • ☑ Assemble Shocks
  • ☑ Install brake calipers
  • ☑ Attach landing gear
  • ☑ Install wheels and tires
  • ☑ Install tailwheel spring
  • ☐ Install rudder pedal assembly (waiting on right pilot rudder pedal)
  • ☑ Install control stick assembly
  • ☑ Install fuselage stringers
  • ☑ Fit and install floor boards
  • ☑ Install seats
  • ☐ Fabricate door skins
  • ☐ Install doors
  • ☐ Install rear windows
  • ☑ Install firewall
  • ☐ Fabricate/install rear cargo bulkhead
  • ☐ Fabricate/install instrument panel
  • ☐ Install instruments and wiring
  • ☐ Install tail and tail struts
  • ☐ Run control cables and pulleys
  • ☐ Run fuel lines and fuel valve
    • ☐ Install Fuel Valve
    • ☐ Install Gascolator
  • ☐ Install trim system
  • ☐ Torque all bolts
  • ☐ Install motor mount
  • ☐ Fabricate/install boot cowl
  • ☐ Install brake reservoir, master cylinders
  • ☐ Run brake lines
  • ☐ Install windshield
  • ☐ Install engine, prop and spinner
  • ☐ Install covering

Right Wing

  • ☑ Unpack wing
  • ☑ Drill out pop rivets
  • ☐ Install alieron actuation system
  • ☐ Install ailerons
  • ☐ Install fuel tanks and fuel lines
  • ☐ Run electrical conduits
  • ☐ Torque all bolts
  • ☐ Install stiffeners at trailing edge
  • ☐ Rivet top skins
  • ☐ Install aileron pocket skin
  • ☐ Rivet tank bay stiffeners
  • ☐ Finish access panels
  • ☐ Install wing tip

Left Wing

  • ☐ Unpack wing
  • ☐ Drill out pop rivets
  • ☐ Install alieron actuation system
  • ☐ Install aileron
  • ☐ Install fuel tank and fuel lines
  • ☐ Run electrical conduits
  • ☐ Plumb pitot tube
  • ☐ Torque all bolts
  • ☐ Install stiffeners at trailing edge
  • ☐ Rivet top skins
  • ☐ Install aileron pocket skin
  • ☐ Rivet tank bay stiffeners
  • ☐ Finish access panels
  • ☐ Install wing tip

Finishing Sequence

  • ☐ Set incidence and finish drilling wing fittings
  • ☐ Set dihedral and drill struts
  • ☐ Hang wings
  • ☐ Connect wing fuel lines to fuselage
  • ☐ Make wing/fuselage fairings
  • ☐ Make tail/fuselage fairings
  • ☐ Fabric on seats
  • ☐ Paint boot cowling
  • ☐ Paint wings
  • ☐ Reassemble
  • ☐ Fly