Good evening gentlemen,
I think that I make builder number 3 in the world of Taylor Monoplanes. Mine is currently about 50% complete with approximately 150% left to go. I can’t quite sit in yet unsupported but I’m close. I haven’t started assembling the wings yet, I’ve got a pile of ribs for the outer panels and the spars complete. I’m still to do the ribs for the centre section, but I’m holding those off until the outer panels are assembled so as to make sure that I get the rear spar in the right spot in the fuselage.
I’m planning on Jabiru power, I do have a spare AeroVee however I am a little dubious of the crankcase casting. I want to save a little weight and most importantly avoid hand propping to start it. The nose will grow a couple of inches to fix the C of G issue with the lighter engine.
Mine is constructed from hoop pine as spruce is almost impossible to obtain in Australia and the costs are eye watering. I’m a bit slow, and I’ve needed a couple of motivational kicks up the arse to keep it progressing. Here’s a couple of pictures of mine so far.
Regards,
Richard.
Gawler, South Australia.
