December 24th. 2010:
The components for the horizontal stabilizer have been completed over the last few months and it is now time to match drill and assemble these.
Shown above are the horizontal stabilizer ribs and spars before match drilling. On the opposite side of the table are the elevator skins, ribs and root ribs with the elevator horn ready for assembly.
This step in building is one of those points where you can see things moving fast and of course, it can be the point where mistakes can be costly. I try to keep in mind that mistakes will be made and they can always be corrected, it’s just a matter of being as careful and deliberate as you can so as not to rush into anything and reduce all the previous work into a collection of aluminum scrap. By the same token, it is important not to be paralyzed by fear of making a mistake. The only way to avoid making any mistakes is to do nothing.
