Cape Town Sling Build

Great session wing ribs are going to be fun Build hours: 2.97 Session: 13 Aug 2026, 14:00–16:58 Section: Empennage Continue Reading

Rivets pulled – have to wait now for the strobe and beacon light Build hours: 3 Session: 30 Jul 2026, 14:00–17:00 Section: Empennage Continue Reading

Put together rudder also did match drilling on the composite tip. Realised I need to get the strobe light before the part can be completed still need a part from sling for the verticals stab too – so we will begin the wings next – those parts all hung up for now Build hours: 2.53… Continue Reading

Really getting some progress done and a welcome to Thando who is joint us for the build Build hours: 4.62 Session: 24 Jul 2026, 14:00–18:37 Section: Empennage Continue Reading

Haven’t yet torqued the one nut that needs it added everything else and also rivets Also haven’t added the servo Build hours: 2 Session: 17 Jul 2026, 09:25–11:25 Section: Empennage Continue Reading

Great session rivets all done and honed the skill of shortening rivets All looking good – counter weight still to fit and torque Build hours: 5 Session: 16 Jul 2026, 13:00–18:00 Section: Empennage Continue Reading

Added the counter weights and wing tips also checked that it fits onto horizontal stabiliser finished inspection hatch – will have to redo a couple rivets on that hatch drilled the holes to secure the piano hinge and awaiting safety wire delivery Build hours: 1.82 Session: 13 Jul 2026, 14:00–15:49 Section: Empennage Continue Reading

Trim tab complete and 2 shortened 998 rivets on the servo bracket Build hours: 2 Session: 12 Jul 2026, 16:05–18:05 Section: Empennage Continue Reading

More progress rivets next Build hours: 2.98 Session: 9 Jul 2026, 14:00–16:59 Section: Empennage Continue Reading

More parts prep and planning I clicked on the wing strips also dimpled them and primed the inspection cover – trim tab prepped Build hours: 2 Session: 8 Jul 2026, 13:01–15:01 Section: Empennage Continue Reading