Return-Path: Received: from oeint_laf1.laf.oceanenergy.com ([206.97.189.62]) by truman.olsusa.com (Post.Office MTA v3.5.1 release 219 ID# 0-52269U2500L250S0V35) with ESMTP id com for ; Thu, 8 Jul 1999 13:23:12 -0400 Received: by OEINT_LAF1 with Internet Mail Service (5.5.2448.0) id <3CQKB730>; Thu, 8 Jul 1999 12:26:53 -0500 Message-ID: <186ED3F9DB0AD311A34B00A02462185817BF35@OEINT_LAF1> From: "Westphal, D. (Dana)" To: "'lancair.list@olsusa.com'" Subject: What is the best way to proceed? Date: Thu, 8 Jul 1999 12:26:51 -0500 X-Mailing-List: lancair.list@olsusa.com Mime-Version: 1.0 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> << Lancair Builders' Mail List >> <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >> With great interest, I read with Gerard's post on the subject, as well as the subsequent replies. This info is very beneficial to me, as I am at about the same stage of construction as Gerard. However, I have not yet ordered the rest of the kit (have tail only), but the spousal negotiations are in high gear (mini-van vs. Lancair parts, etc. "But honey, after 5 years, it's my turn again!"). As such, I was wondering if there's ANYTHING I can do on the vert stab in the meantime (the HS is essentially complete)? I've bounced this off Marv already, but figured I'd go ahead and throw it out there in LML land for comment. What about making some of the ribs and spars and pre-fitting them? Also, I noticed in the manual that there are two recommended construction options for the ribs/spars. One calls for foam with BIDs, the other technique uses prepreg core. Any recommendations? Thanks. Dana Westphal (360 MKII, hoping to order rest of kit soon) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LML homepage: http://www.olsusa.com/Users/Mkaye/maillist.html