2/10/2002
Finished glassing the bottom of the lift duct. While we were flipping the craft top side up, I paused to get a picture of the craft while it is sitting on the ground.

2/28/2002
Turned the craft around so I could attach the duct. It wouldn't fit on the craft when it was pointing the other way. The duct would have hit the garage door opener. So we spun the craft around and set the duct on the back to see if it would fit. That's a big duct!

3/16/2002, 3/17/2002
Finished up the upper duct supports and painted the engine frame. Was able to get the engine cover mostly completed. The rear part over the bearings is fiberglassed to the side engine cover panels and the upper thrust duct supports. The front part of the engine cover is removable. I will probably hinge it at the top of the seat so I will have a forward lifting hood. Like a Corvette.

4/1/2002
It may seem like I have not been working on the craft, but I have. Honest! I have been doing a lot of sanding getting the craft ready for paint. And the craft is offically painted. The inside of the cockpit and the rudders still need paint, but the rest of the craft is painted. The lift engine is mounted on the front. It still needs the kill switch and throttle, but at least it is in the right spot. :)

4/4/2002
Cut the skirt from the skirt material. The suppliers page has info on the best place to get skirt material.

4/6/2002
The skirt is on! That was fun installing a couple hundred little skirt attach screws. With the lift fan mounted and the skirt attached, I had to start it up. And wouldn't you know it, it hovered! I would have some pictures, but it was getting late and I was in a hurry. Sorry.

4/23/2002
Mounted the windshield tonight. I used the 1/16" Lexan. It is very flimsy, but once it is bolted down, it becomes sturdy.