Newbe with an aviation interest.

[Bcone1381]

Everyones encouraging words exceeded my expectations by a wide margin.

Names I have come across over the past few months in my studies that I see in your responses are Kent at tinmantech, Tony Bengelis, EAA Workshops.

For those wondering, Here is a link to the design. http://www.bearhawkaircraft.com/inde...lsadescription

Marc, what you said hits a bullseye for me. Key words you brought up are "teach me how to build", maximize productivity, avoid unnecessary expense, and turn a two hour process into a process that has the potential of being a :20 minute process.

It's time to order the Bengelis books. I will commit to saving for the plans. In the big picture, should one start with aluminum wings or the 4130 steel tube fuselage? I'm thinking start making wing parts.

[longyard]

Builders often start with the tail feathers or control surfaces. It's better to make your first mistakes on less expensive parts that can be remade if necessary.

[Desoto]

It's always great to see another Aeroplane tragic jump on board. There are a few fellows here who have knocked up a rib or two and banged in the odd rivet. And always happy to help with any queries or advice. Welcome on board.
Cheers,
Ash.

[Peter Tommasini]

Hi Brooks welcome to the forum
Peter

[rivetdriver]

Welcome to the forum.
As previously mentioned,the EAA workshops are a good start.Kent Whites welding seminar would be another good one.