Peter Henry’s Aerovee Waiex

SonexAus – Peter Henry’s Aerovee Waiex My AeroVee Waiex (W#149)

Update 16/04/2012
Now W#149 is in her new home and the wings have been installed progress should quicken. I have completed all major components and they are ready to install.
The engine is only a few hours from completion also.
W#140-352.jpgWaiex Tail Mod Complete
W#140-359.jpgWaiex Tail Mod Complete
W#140-364.jpgOff To The New Home
W#140-382.jpgWings Installed
Update 03/05/2012
Spar tunnel now complete and fuseluge components going in. Landing gear test installed. Controls test fitted. Engine assembly nearly complete.
W#140-393.jpgLeft Gear Leg Weldment
W#140-394.jpgWeldments In
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W#140-395.jpgLeggs In
W#140-500.jpgPainting Engine Case
W#140-506.jpgBottom End Done
W#140-511.jpgTop End On
W#140-513.jpgStuds Need Cutting To Allow For Rocker Assembly

Update 21/05/2012

Joy Stick Details
W#140-518.jpgWelded Joint
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W#140-519.jpgGrip And PTT
W#140-520.jpgWiring And Brake Details
Update 27/11/2012
Its been a while since any progress has been posted. W#149 now sits on wheels and has an engine.
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Update 19/02/2013
I have completed a lot since last I updated. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.
W#140-580.jpgExhausts and firewall forward continue
W#140-581.jpgMy version of the exhaust spring support
W#140-585.jpgElectrical bus installed W#140-587.jpgWiring started W#140-598.jpgVents installed W#140-590.jpgExits through firewall W#140-595.jpgFirewall exit from the inside W#140-598.jpgVents in W#140-600.jpgElectric trim W#140-604.jpgCabling support W#140-606.jpgGeneral wiring W#140-608.jpgGeneral wiring W#140-611.jpgTo my surprise it fired up W#140-616.jpgTraining wheel pushrod boot W#140-617.jpgTank preparation W#140-618.jpgTank preparation W#140-620.jpgFuel plumbing W#140-621.jpgGlare deck installed W#140-624.jpgGetting ready for the screen W#140-626.jpgScreen bow in place W#140-628.jpgI even got the angle right W#140-629.jpgStarting to fit the screen Update 08/07/2013
I have completed a lot since last I updated. Cowl fitted, engine baffles fitted windscreen fitted, all electrics finshed plus lots of other little things
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