Built forward horizonal stabilizer spar today, and working on the elevators.

My airplane build is a collection of fear. What is the next fear? Then the next, etc. What happens if? what if I do the next thing out of order? What if? What if?

I do get over this, and when the next step is completed, all is good. Until the next fear.

My next fear? How do I build the elevator so it is perfectly straight? How do I make sure it is straight and properly connected to the horizonal stabilizer?

Many places to look from YouTube (lots of help there) as well as sonexbuilders.net.

The rear spar for the vertical stabilizer is completed.  I do want to add an electrical conduit for a tail light so I’ll be adding that to the tool holes already drilled.

This electrical conduit is light, durable and available in both split and solid design. Get it from Amazon or even Harbor Freight (I also bought a 25 foot length from Van’s Aircraft)

Skin is next!

We have finished the rudder and the vertical stabilizer forward spar. Cool right?

Building the Sonex is a much different experience than the Van’s RV. While the Van’s Aircraft have an instruction book and plans, the Sonex Kit just has plans. I watch the videos on You Tube (and purchased the same videos to show support). Even though I think the plans are useful and well setup, it would be nice to have a list of instructions to help. The You Tube videos are welcome for the tail, but I’m not sure what I will do when building the rest of the plane. Hopefully, I’ll get the swing of the plans before the rest of the kit shows up.

I did buy an electric Milwaukee pull rivet gun that I find excellent! Bought the small battery for low weight but got two of them. Not sure yet how long they last.

I also built a pair of work stands out of 1X4 pine. Sanded them smooth to prevent damage to aluminum

Finally, a good rivet fence will help getting all the holes in the right place.