QB - Companion - The Flying Mechanic

[The Flying Mechanic]

Hello all! I'm building a Companion in Middle Tennessee! I have already gotten started but am releasing the process on YouTube (seems to be the way now adays) and wanted to say hello here! Photos and updates to come!

[rkennell]

I recall those days. Enjoy the build and I look forward to seeing your progress.

[Utah-Jay]

I watched your YouTube tonight

Enjoy the process

[BrokenStraw]

Enjoy the build.

[The Flying Mechanic]

Starting the Wings is live. I decided to start with the wings because they have a "build manual," and as my first build, I really like the feel of that structure. That being said, this was only filmed at the beginning of November and I am already to about page 19 of the build manual so I am trucking along. I think I am starting on the gear tomorrow since I am almost running out of stuff to do on them (waiting on correct inventory to arrive). Enjoying the build process so far!

[The Flying Mechanic]

Okay, what has everyone done for their floorboards around the control column and flap lever? It looks like a pretty good size gap and I am trying to figure out how to prevent loosing a phone, wallet, small child, etc. in the belly of the beast? Thinking about doing a sheet metal skirt with a bend similar to what the front floorboard does just shy of the pedals. Photo to show how mine is looking without the under seat panel in place.

[jaredyates]

I wouldn't want a hole that big there. Maybe you can make a patch that attaches to the floorboard with screws and nutplates?