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  1. josephdfco

    What are some really good plans-built 4-seaters to build?

    I'm starting my Cri-Cri project within the next few days, but I'm also considering building a family-friendly 4-seat aircraft, most likely either metal or composite, concurrently with my main project at some point along the way as time and money permit. As fun as the Cri-Cri is bound to be, not...
  2. josephdfco

    Putting together first orders!

    Hi again! I'm getting ready to build the very first part of my airplane, the horizontal stabilizer, and I want to order just enough materials (well, maybe some leftovers for other parts) and tools to get the job done. I'm enclosing the first section of the builder's manual that deals with this...
  3. josephdfco

    Getting ready to start Cri-Cri; need shopping advice

    Hi again! I'm getting ready to build the very first part of my airplane, the horizontal stabilizer, and I want to order just enough materials (well, maybe some leftovers for other parts) and tools to get the job done. I'm enclosing the first section of the builder's manual that deals with this...
  4. josephdfco

    Sheet metal tools/various sheet metal

    Looking for tools for scratch-building a sheet-metal airplane (Cri-Cri). Rivet gun/bucking bars, shears, benders, metal bandsaw, etc., as well as aluminum sheet, tubes, angle (primarily 2024 ) and either Klegecell or Divinycell. Thank you!
  5. josephdfco

    Need help in

    I'm getting ready to begin construction on the Cri-Cri, and I'm having a bit of trouble interpreting the builder's manual. Please refer to drawing 307 and page 4 of the "special operations" manual. I'm starting with the horizontal tail assembly, and right away, I'm having trouble...
  6. josephdfco

    Hi from CT. Looking to start my first build.

    Hi everyone! I'm 50 years old, and finally getting ready to fulfill a life-long dream of building my own airplanes. I'm a former submariner/FMF (combat) corpsman who finished his naval career, became a truck driver, mover, and machinist. I'm now a student on my last pre-med semester, but life...
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