While Evelyn and I work on the FAA paperwork for the spar splice, the boys and I went over to Tim's hanger and started disassembling the fuselage. Most of the damage incurred during the crash was to the fuselage but the repairs aren't as complicated as the wing. The plans is to take off the fiberglass nose and aluminum turtledeck and replace it with fabric. Check out Jim Phoenix's website to see what I'm talking about: www.jimphoenix.com
Once we get down to just the steel tubes, we'll bead blast her, repair the damage, then powder coat! That's a long way down the road as these photos demonstrate. Thanks to the crew - Jason, Justen, and Kele for all the help!
