Photo Description
Building a KIS Cruiser
by
Bill Schertz, December, 1998 - 200?
Note: This section contains photos and narrative provided by Bill Schertz. You will find some of the best detail photos and construction hints available anywhere. I am personally very thankful to Bill for his wing construction section which I found very helpful to me during my wind construction. Thanks Bill, and keep them coming.
Bob Reed
WING CONSTRUCTION
Center and Wing Spars
Construction Jig - Filler Blocks &
Spar
Wing Spar / Fuel
Bays
Fuel Guage / Wing Tie
Down
Lower Skin Preparation / Access
Panel
Measuring Fit of Bottom Skin
VOR Antenna - Fuel Bay Seal
- Closeout
Grounded Fuel Filler
Cap
Landing
Light Installation Proceedure
Flap
Modifications
Fitting
Flaps
FUSELAGE CONSTRUCTION
Vertical
Stabilizer
Rudder
Center Consol
Details
Front and
Rear Seat Details
Converting Piper
Rudder Pedals for use
Elevator
Idler Arm Assembly
Overhead
Console
Control
Stops
Door Locks (Hendricks
Locks)
Door Locks
Addendum
Retractable Steps (Hendricks Mfg.)
Instrument
Panel & Glareshield
Misc Details
Fuselage Underside
Fairing Details
Elevator Extension
- Another Example
HELPFUL HINTS
Fiberglass Cutting
Table
Access Cover
Construction
Spiral Tubing
Cutter
ELT Antenna
Construction
Fuselage Turning
Jig
Door - Sealing the
door hinge
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