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.

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.

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.

Hi Brooks welcome to the forum
Peter

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