Work in progress/April 2026

April 16: Riveting on the tail of the Hummel H5 was done by Mia, Roberto and Enrique.
The connecting rods were assembled to the crankshaft by Alley.
Carter flushed the radiator.

April 23: Mia, Roberto and Enrique continued to work on the tail of the Hummel.
A discussion by mentors and participants ensued to determine the starboard and port of the engine case halves. Alley then could continue his work on the crankshaft.

April 30: Cali and her guest, Jasmine, measured a bolt and it was discovered that the flaperon must be torn out re-riveted and placed correctly on the Zenith 701. Jasmine made a new bracket for the Zenith 701
Carter tested the clutch for torque. A borescope was used to examine the clutch.

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