July 7, 2007 ...  While I was out in my shop fabricating web spacers, a couple future aviators came by to see how my aircraft project was progressing.  On the left is Averey; he has the look of an airline pilot, and Cody (on the right) has the look of a fighter pilot.  (No ... don't worry ...neither drill has power to it!)

July 16, 2007 ...  I made a lot of progress today. Web spacers for the right wing are completed and I deburred all of the Right Wing spar webs and brackets. I then went over each part verifying that all of the holes were updrilled and countersunk  according to the plans.

July 21, 2007 ...  All of the spar web parts received a good cleaning with a Scotch-Brite pad, M.E.K., and Alumi-prep.  I then treated all of the right spar web parts with Alodine 1201. (Yep ... Even the long one!) I won't bore you with all of the details on how I succeeded in alodining the Main Spar Web.If you are curious, or interested in doing the same, email me and I will gladly pass on my "trade secrets." I finished up the day, re-assembling the right spar with Clecos, and installing most of the bolts where the plans call for them. I think I am finally ready to rivet the right spar!