Building my own plane. 1 year update
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- Very quick editing of around 600 hours of work done in 1 year in a 16 min timelapse. Today, November 10th of 2023, it has been 1 year since I got my Waiex model B #69 kit from sonexaircraft.com (I didn't choose the number :/)
At first, it was very overwhelming, you don't really have any stp by step. It is just an engineering design telling you how it should be. But little by little, you start to get the hang of it. It is mostly the same thing over and over again. Most of the time, you already have the metal sheets pre-cut with tiny holes (pilot holes). You have to make the holes bigger, deburr it, and rivet. But sometimes, you do need to make some parts.
Getting a hangar is nice, you have the space, and you can make it messy. But I was way more productive in my garage. I would work during the day between work project, or at night when my kid is in bed.
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Good to see you able to work on your project so frequently. That is the KEY. Staying "Engaged." One tip on the video... zooming in/out and panning right/left so quickly makes the video really difficult to watch as your eyes can't focus on what is happening in the photo. May make many people click off of our video. The time lapse is really cool. You are going to have so much fun with this Aircraft when you are finished!
Thank you!
Congratulations on the build! Great video, thanks for sharing.
You are doing a great job! By, moving to the hangar, you will get additional motivation to wrap up the build. Airplanes everywhere, no TV to watch or lawn to mow.
Thank you. Moving it to the hangar actually slew down my productivity haha. Mostly because I cannot leave my daughter alone in the house while my wife works, she is too young. But I had to move it anyway as I was running out of space for the wings
Very impressive!
Another Sonex builder! Nice! Looks like you're moving through the assemblies pretty quickly.
Well now that it is in a hangar, 20 min from my house. I am slower. But I will try to finish it this year
@@mathieubertholino yeah, I think the convenience of working in your garage makes a big difference.
What engine are you installing?
I am not 100% sure yet, but I am thinking of the UL350is
Interesting that they supplied the alumunium in AL6061 T6. I would have expected it to be in AL2024.
Hope all the drilled holes and edges got deburred and filleted. Nice work.
yes, before riveting, I deburr all holes and clean up all edges.
@@mathieubertholino Very good. It's a critical step to avoid stress points.
That is awesome progress for one year!
Brings back a lot of memories!
I am a big fan of your Waiex!
Glad to hear! I miss forming aluminum. I'm ready for another project but will always keep the YX.@@mathieubertholino
Impressionnant ! Bravo👍👏
great progress!
Excellent stuff bro
and of course all teh best of luck!
it's fantastic!
cool
How much time are you spending on the project daily, and how many hours per day?
While working in the garage, I was working on it almost everyday, and mostly spending 4 hours. Sometimes 8 hours. Like 4 hours during the day and 4 hours after dinner.
Now in the hangar, my productivity slew down like crazy. I am probably working 8 hours a week
@@mathieubertholino thanks for the information. I’ve been contemplating such a project for a long time, I’m just trying to figure out how much time I might have to spend to get the project completed in a couple of years. I know it depends on how much time I invest weekly and to a great extent which airplane I decide on. I’m currently weighing the possibility of either a complete DIY, or done off the kits where some compartment are already cut out and prepped so it takes less time to build. Of course then the costs go up quite a lot depending on the kit and how much you want to do yourself.
@@Spetznatz01 it is a tough decision. I have always wanted to build a plane but not from scratch. After, I am not sure I will do it again, I will probably end up buying a kit that is almost done.
i very much like the subject matter and being in the garage with the kids, but for me the editing is too frantic. dont be afraid to show a still photo. you dont have to zoom in, zoo out, scan and chop. slow down a bit and trust your photos to tell the story
yes, thank you for the feedback
is this in San Deigo ?
Yes, I was able to get a hangar at Brown Field.
It isn`t a real project unless you sacrifice a little blood . Thanks for sharing .
Haha, I agree, thank you
Video makes me seasick...
Thank you for your feedback
Big tip : Build your kit but DO NOT get your FAA registration until you are ready to apply for your Airworthiness inspection.
Your county tax man checks the Registry and you'll be taxed on your kit every year it shows up in your name... (Use tax)
It's your $ and time, Not the tax mans.
Thank you!
Horrible music
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