Hi Guys,
Well it's getting close to cover and rigging. I am a 63 y.o. disabled Army veteran and so far have been able to do my build with no big problems. My wife has been a huge help. My health has been going downhill and things are getting harder to do.
It's getting close to the time when I will need help to cover, paint, finish and paint and rig the wings and struts. I cannot do this myself. My chances of getting help from another Eagle builder or potential builder are slim. I cannot find anyone locally at my EAA chapter that would be interested. They all have their own projects to work on. it is a spread Eagle. Built from Legal Eagle and XL plans. Stretched to XL wingspan and airframe length.
I do not have any friends that have any interest or knowledge in aviation therefore they cannot be of much help with the rigging of the wings and W&B. Even if they were free to assist me.
I have to make a decision, complete somehow, leave it as is or sell my project. It's at a true 85% completion and I have EVERYTHING to finish it.
Right down to vortex generators, a Garmin 496, and the paint. Currently, I am completing the nose sheeting on the right wing. Left wing is ready to cover. After covering, I will be at a standstill.
I have a year and a half into my Eagle and it is so close. Maybe 30 hours to flying. I have over 8k invested so far. I would sell it at it's current state for 7k. It has a fantastic engine. It would be perfect for the potential Eagle owner that does not want to do any building of the frame,tail group, wings, etc. Just paint, assemble and fly. I would prefer to finish, fly and keep it but will let it go if I have to. I would rather see someone else enjoy it rather than have my sons part it out after I'm gone.
Anyone else been in this situation?? What did you do.
Thanks guys.
