This week the we finished putting CX back together. Since the annual inspection was due at the end of the month. We went ahead and did the inspection now. It was allot easier to do since we had all the inspection panels off already and we were performing allot of the inspection items while we where putting the aircraft back together. To finish off the inspection we went through the wheels breaks and engine. Its been really to see this project coming to a close. Its been a long haul and Im glad to see it finished. Its been an amazing opportunity to use what we have learned on a real aircraft.
Painting the red stripes was a real challenge. The hardest part was Lying out the lines. When we got the airplane the stripes weren't strait. So when we laid out the lines we had to start from scratch to make sure they all looked good. Another problem we had, is the number stencil we bought. They only sent us the negative side, so we used it as a guide and had to fill in all the numbers with tape. It was really time consuming. All the lines ended coming out looking really good. and we ended up using every second of the time we where allot to use the booth.
Next are just a few pictures of the red paint going on and the assembly at the main hanger.
We fueled the airplane to perform the final weight and balance. First thing Monday well get the RTS (test Flight) done, and kick this bird out the door.
Monday we are starting our avionics classes, and Im glad to be starting something new.
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