Jays le xl

[challengerlsa]

Hello all new le xl builder here, I've built and sold a challenger 2 and this is my first plans build really looking forward to the build and while I normally wouldn't post a build this may be fun and provide me with meaningful feedback. Today I spent a couple of hours making a wing rib jig I used c-temp between the plans and the rib it shouldn't allow glue to stick to the plans or the wood below...I'll be using tightbond 3 on the ribs and t88 everywhere else.....gonna build ribs this winter and the tail then I will start on the fuselage in the spring.... I'll try to keep this updated once a week or so thanks!! Jay

[PropMan]

Welcome aboard Jay!

[challengerlsa]

Question for ya all when you built your wing ribs did you prebend your capstrips??

[PropMan]

No prebend. Just placed an extra block on the jig a couple inches out continuing the curve of the airfoil. Past where the main spar would be.

[challengerlsa]

O.K. thank you Frank:)    


                                           Jay

[challengerlsa]

Yet another question for everyone, of those who have built and flown their leu, how many built their own engines vs buying one built?
                                                                                    Jay

[PropMan]

I bought mine :-) , should be here in a couple days!
There's no option for the Scarlett 3 VW.
I know of at least 2 going on XLs

[challengerlsa]

Got 1 rib built got to pull staples then on to the next:)

[challengerlsa]

Hello all,I haven't posted in a while but i'm still plugging away here in Wi, still working on the ribs...(worlds slowest builder)..lol

[aeroplain2003]

Not true. I bought plans in 2000. Still pluggin.
Hope mine is done before I am.

Hello all,I haven't posted in a while but i'm still plugging away here in Wi, still working on the ribs...(worlds slowest builder)..lol

[Dan_]

You can't fail as long as you don't give up.  Yer just not done yet...  

[aeroplain2003]

Correct Dan. I'm not quitting, just slow.

[CHARLES DEBOER]

I bought my original Legal Eagle UL set of plans (#147) in 1998.  Built the tail feathers had to stop then bought the plans for XL in 2010 and converted the UL parts to XL # A67.  Still building.  Haven't stopped since 2010.