Assembly Day

We arrive, eager to assemble as much of Mellow Yellow as possible.  This day has been a long time coming, and we know that even after today there are myriad tasks before we get in the air (notice the covering where an engine should be?)

There were many small fasteners and cables to rig, and the wings,
struts and fuselage had to be moved outside for easier assembly.

And then it was time to "move 'em out!" Well, not exactly a rodeo; we carefully, slowly escorted the parts outside into the daylight. It was a perfect day, temperature fine, breezes slight (Tom Damico did point out though that all 3 windsocks were pointing in different direction.)

Bob, Tom G, Tom D and Nick escort a wing

Struts are carefully laid out

Wings, struts, fuselage arranged for assembly. To be continued..

Photos and text by Kathleen Jacques.