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To Texas and back
Last weekend, I took my longest cross-country flight so far. I flew Tom and myself from Greeley (KGXY) to Fort Worth (KFWS) and back. We had business in Texas, before anyone starts to think we actually decided to fly there at this time of year for fun. I always forget just how insanely hot it…
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God save me from this air compressor
Who knew that you cannot just buy an air compressor. Well, you can, but it won’t work until you buy at least 10 other things. I think I have finally gotten the new one working. It took four trips to the hardware store (not including the trip to buy it in the first place). Tom’s…
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year
No. Not Christmas. EAA Sheet Metal Class! What a spectacular two days. I cannot believe how much they pack in and how much I learned. The rivet gun no longer scares me and a whole bunch of new tools have been ordered. Day one, we started with a classroom session and then quickly transitioned to…
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The view from the office
Today’s view is jury selection. It’s a necessary view if I want this project to continue. But it is a beautiful day outside the courthouse. Not a cloud around. Cold, crisp weather. And the sky is calling. But not for me this week. It’s one of those days I wish I had taken to flying…
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You can find me at my hangar
That’s right. I got hangar space! It’s not one of the swanky ones with an electric door. I am still on the waiting list for one of those. I will have to push my own sliding door open for now. But it is mine. All mine. I will be moving the airplane parts out of…
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Eaglets
Shouldn’t the EAA Young Eagles program be called eaglets? I understand that children might not be as excited about that one, but it is the most descriptive. I was thinking about this because I just filled out all the forms to be qualified to give Young Eagle flights for my local EAA chapter. Maybe I…
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Back to school
This week, I signed up for a sheet metal class. It will be the first week in December. EAA does lots of these classes and I have heard nothing but good things. Bonus is that it is in central Texas, so I will be able to combine it with a visit to my mother. I…
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Sometimes Steph doesn’t build a plane
I am a woman of many interests. Because he turned out so darn cute, today, instead of airplanes, here is a picture of the little zebra I made for the soon-to-be-born son of one of my flight instructors. Because after the week I have had, I just needed to post something fun.
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It’s always something
Right now, the airplane parts are in my garage. I am planning some real work this weekend, so of course last night when I got home, the garage door would not open. Seems I have a broken spring. I will fix a lot of things myself, but I think this is beyond my expertise. The…
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All is calm, all is bright
I have gotten over my temporary freak out. For now. The world is calm and just as it should be. The metal pieces are shining brightly. The rivets are sorted and resting safely in their labeled containers. I had to order two tiny little parts from Van’s for the two that were damaged. Out of…
Stephanie Builds An Airplane
Riveting Since 2021
Stephanie Builds An Airplane 