Scott's Zodiac XL building documentation site

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HOMERudderHorizontal StabilizerElevatorFlapsAileronsRight WingLeft WingFuselageCabin

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First step is connecting longerons and cross stiffeners to the bottom skin.

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Side skins were polished, drilled with L angles and drilled to bottom longerons.

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 The rear structure is complete and ready to rivet. The top longerons will not be riveted until the top skins are ready to rivet.

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The firewall is complete and riveted with nose gear channel.

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Cabin floor with rudder pedals and brakes installed.  Ready to rivet.

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Longerons were installed to top engine mounts and clamped in place to rear longerons.  Side skins were cut to shape, channel cut for gear and slots cut for wing spars. Drilled to top longeron and firewall.  Next to do is everything else!!