Well, I’m sure other builders go through periods where nothing is really getting done for one reason or another. My right wing has been sitting on my workbench for a few weeks now as I try to find time in my schedule to work on it, as well as find time to get a friend to help out.
I know others have had limited success bucking the wing skin on solo, but honestly I would rather wait and back-rivet. I’m also finding that back-riveting itself has been a little difficult as the wing ribs don’t really allow me to get square to the rivet easily (even with my borrowed off-set back rivet set – Thanks Jeff I’m hoping to return it to you soon?!?! I didn’t forget and hope to see your -10 at the Chapter house this weekend!)
I did get my buddy out last night and made significant progress. I have a handful of rivets I need to drill out as they smeared or fell over a bit. I tried not to let that get to me, but I swear I’m just not getting the consistent results I typically get.
On the IFR trainng front, I’m hoping to get a slot with my DPE soon. College kids and weather have messed his schedule up, but hopefully he can work me into his schedule soon. (all my pre-reqs are done and just want to polish up a few more things with my CFII. Also need to do some study for the oral as it’s been almost 2 years since I passed my written!)
Hopefully my wife can help me get these last few rivets done so I can clear off the bench and maybe start on the tanks? At least the upgrades I did in the garage make working out there pleasant now!