Had to change the code
A while back, I sold the C-90 basket case I had to a friend who had history with it and will put it to good use. It has been bothering me for a long while that I hadn't changed my building code. I know it is a silly thing to worry about, but without something accurate and meaningful in writing as a guide, for me it's like going on a long trip without directions. The only points that changed were points 4 and 6. They changed a long time ago, they obviously are big things. The biggest struggle for me has been what to do for fuel capacity, still keep it light, and where to stow it. It has taken me until recently to fully decide. Thank goodness this has been a slow process, it has allowed me to really look at what other people have done, weigh the pros/cons and come up with something that makes sense to me. My vision for the airplane has never changed, a bare bones lightweight Supercub. Sorry for the blah blah blah Oprah stuff, but here's the new code. This time, I'm laminating the shop copy.
Jim's Building Code
1. I'm going to scratch build a mostly stock PA-18-95 with flaps.
2. It will be built to operate primarily from wheels and skis with future floats in mind.
3. I will involve my family as much as I can on the build.
4. It will weigh 875lbs. or less when I am done.
5. It's wings will have aluminum spars and ribs.
6. It will be powered by an 0-320.
7. I will not compromise safety to make my target weight.
8. I will scrutinize everything that goes into the aircraft and everything I leave out.
9. I will build it as inexpensively and as quickly as I can and stay within a budget of $20,000-$30,000.
10. I will fabricate as much of it as I can.
11. I will log my hours, track spending, take photographs, and document the build from start to finish.
12. I will rely on others who have built before and/or are qualified to provide inspiration, information and help with my build.
13. I'm going to start on June 1st 2013.
14. I'm going to finish no sooner than June 1st 2017 and no later than June 1st 2020.
15. I will need to spend an average of 8-14hrs./week on the build in order to finish within my time frame.
16. Above all I will enjoy the building process and be happy with what is created in the end.
Thanks,
Jim