Cozy1200

Mike. I sorry I did forget to mention you. Look here, I even have a picture to prove you worked. But alas, I still can't prove I did anything but take pictures!

Shoot I don't have a single picture that proves I worked this weekend. I can't prove I did anything besides taking pictures and setting in Dust's Plane.

Here's Dan, Dust, & Thane checking the Firewall mockup.

Here Dan and Thane floxing the strake.

Here's Dust making a small adjustment to strake Rib R33. Here how dust makes the parts with a template. First he makes a template from Luan. Then clamps this to the oversized fiberglass part. (Forget about making the layup the correct size or shape, just make is bigger than needed). Now use the router to cut the piece to shape. Email Dust about specifics on the router bits. I'm telling you, this turns out wonderful plane parts that are Dead Nuts perfect (Dust's Words)

Here's some pics from plane Day. This is a beatifully layed up strake.

HOLY COW THAT WAS FUN!!!!!! Let's see where do I start. Oh Ya, I got up on time and Dust slept threw the alarm this time! Dust that's payback for telling the world I'm did that LAST TIME! We had a total ball this past plane day. Everybody got on the bandwagon and this was Dust week to get picked on for smoking. It was amazing, Dust could just look at Dan and could tell he needed a smoke. So off the two of them went. Most of the time it went like this. "Drew, sand this part here until it fits. Dan you look bad, you need a smoke. Let's go!" I was really impressed with how much we got done. Especially since fitting the first strake rib took a while, but finally fit fine. I really liked working with Dan. He was able to add a couple more things to my bag of tricks to help down the road. I know he even learned a lot, even as far along as he is. But the real story is what the three musketeers have been doing to years. Please invite someone into your shops!!! You can start by inviting me, I'll even drive crazy distances. An extra hand is always useful and there are a lot of people out there who are a little scared of starting. (I AM/Was one of them) I now have one huge advantage over many of the current and future builders. I was able to learn on someone else's plane and know I'm doing it correct! I'm learning that the learning curve on these airplanes is not a steep one, but yet it's still a little nerve racking. The whole crew up there has not only made it easy, but a BLAST. Ok enough about the plane day commercial.

My first words to Dust's wife after the last plane was a very emphatic. YOUR HUSBAND HAS THE COOLEST HOBBY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

Hello all, I've posted this over in the Canard-Aviators forum and received a great response. I thought maybe some here would like it as well. I've made arrangements to print a panoramic picture from Burts Birthday party feature a ton of canards. I've attached a small copy of the photo. I have spoke with the Patrick Panzera (the photographer) and he is allowing me to offer copies of the photo to this group. I'm doing this because I want one for myself and I'm not really making any money on them. The photo will be 36"x4.5". Mine's going above my desk! I'm offering the picture for $10 which includes shipping to anywhere in the US. Because of the way I ordering from my lab I only need 10 commitments; I already have 3: Pat, myself, and Burt Rutan. Pat requested one to be sent to Burt and I agree. If you think you would like one, email me at Panoramic@DrewChaplinPhoto.com. I can take PayPal or you can mail me a check. Since I'm not making any money on this, I only going to proceed if I get enough orders. If you think you're interested, please let me know. If I get enough interest, we will get them ordered. After we decide for sure to order, I'll need a payment from anyone interested to make sure I don't get stuck with a bunch of extra photo. I will probably order these next week. Thanks

I must have plane got lucky. I was given a ride at RR this past year by Dan & Lori Crugar. I didn't hardly have to ask. First time my wife had even seen a canard and up we go! My suggestion. Go!!!! Chat it up with a builder and then ask for a ride. Carl Denk (builder) told me you have to ask. He will not offer because not everyone is confortable going up in an unknown plane. So... as dust would say. Enjoy the ride!!!

You can see one on Jim Springer's website. http://www.sixspringers.com/Cozy/cozy.htm

mmm... I've already made plans to help take some of the kids from church down to Wright Patterson (I'm included in the big kid count). I may very possiblely be able to come up next weekend. I'll let you know. Woopeee... I get to make more plane parts!!!!

Can I come make more of dem dar parts?

I built a pedal plane out of MDO (Medium Density Overlay) It's basicly standard playwood with a fiber & resin finish. It finished and painted out beautifully. It's a bit pricey. Something like $50 for a single sheet.

Dust, Are those the parts that I got to help make? I was thinking about your template & router method of cutting parts out. What do you place under the part when cutting? I'm assuming the router bits are set deeper than the piece being cut. Thanks

What is the lenght that the inline sanders you use?

AKA: The coolness factor.

I just realized I've never posted in the Reasons not to Build thread. Well here comes my best shot.... --I have no job!!! But if I remember right, John pretty much didn't have any work when he started. Oh, well. The resume is in order and I'm lining up potential emplorers now.

Dust, I think your dog would have been more happy if you would have followed the plans as well. Since I actually got to see the the finished install last week. How did it move? Bondo coming loose is the only thing I can figure.

Dust pouring epoxy for the strake rib layout. Second set that is!! Sorry none of me, I guess I was selfish and kept my camera all to myself.

Templates for the Strake Ribs. Dust doesn't knows yet, but I'll be stealing these when I build my strakes. SHHH!, Don't tell him.

You can see the extended Heat duct that will keep Mike's wife's feet toasty warm at 25,000 feet.

A shot inside the nose. You can see the pedals that Dave built. Also you can obviously see the two piece cover for the landing gear.

Notice the two pieces of angled bid fiberglass. These are the strakes flange that was used. I think this is a great idea! Read more on this thread: http://www.canardzone.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=698&highlight=strake

Closeup of the strakes top skin. Note the slits to allow the foam to bend. Ohh, what's the pink stuff? Somebody must have gotten carried away with the bondo !