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[aviatrix-ash]

mods are asleeb again

 post replica ww1 planes i’ve met :)

[rv-there-yet]

Today is January 5th, 2023. Greg is at the airfield and I am familiarizing myself with my Vans Toolbox Kit.

It's a practice kit that is supposed to teach sheetmetal novices like myself the basics of building a metal airplane.

Not that building an airplane ever has been a dream of mine. But it's Greg's and I'm trying to be a supportive spouse.

We'll see whether this building an RV-10 is going to get us closer together or further apart.

For the day I am happy to report I have learned how to cleco, that the copper ones are for the bigger holes, that the 40 drill bit is for the smaller holes and that the hinge will be a nightmare.

I also don't understand why the heck they start you out with flush rivets. But that's for tomorrow, when the first part of the kit will be delivered.

Fingers crossed.

[cluttonfred]

Eric Clutton has finally hung up his flying spurs after more than 60 years in the air and more than 50 years flying the original FRED, but his FRED soldiers on. Geoff Jones provides a history of Eric Clutton and FRED and an update on FRED's new adventures. Used by permission.

Courtesy of Managing Editor Mark Schrimmer, here is a link to the complete Geoff Jones article on Eric Clutton and FRED from the April 2015 issue of Kitplanes magazine.  I have also added the article under the “Resources” tab on the site.  Thanks Mark!

[cluttonfred]

FRED in KITPLANES!

The story of Eric Clutton and FRED is featured in the April 2015 issue of KITPLANES magazine.  The four-page article by Geoff Jones is titled, "FRED to Florida:  After more than 50 years, Eric Clutton’s original prototype is still flying."  If you're not already a KITPLANES subscriber, look for a copy at your local newsstand.