Participants use the Cleco clamp to temporarily mount the cowl cushions to fit the upper cowling. We used the calipers to determine the size of the drill that was needed.
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Work Session 8/29/24
Participants, parents and mentors separated into groups of interest. The wings were pulled out of storage in the hangar and cleaned. The engine crankcase was scrubbed and sprayed with a dye penetrant to check for cracks. Work continued on the battery box. Carter uses the compressor to remove any moisture from the crankcase. Fabian takes […]
Work Session 8/22/24
Scrubbing the parts begin as Carter and Carlo learn how to use the drill press. Using a drill press Checking for cracks The cleaning process
Work Session 8/8/24
We continue to work on getting the battery box ready to mount. Drilling holes for bracket Inserting the bolts
Getting the Project Started
After promoting the SkY Flight program at the local high schools, our first participants met in a hangar at the Skagit Airport on May 2, 2024. Aviators, mechanics, and interested parties joined the students for support and as mentors. During the two hours, we learned the safety measures in place in a working environment. Each […]
Work Session 7/18/24
Participants and mentors reworked the brackets for the battery box. The dismantled fuselage was moved to storage after removing the parts that will be used on the “new” fuselage. Excitement was high as Penelope and Abella brought the new fuselage into the hangar. Carlo drills a part Bringing the fuselage to the hangar Working on […]
