Welding Part II and return to base

Yes you've read the title right! Big milestone reached in the repair process last week-end: the welding of the fuselage is complete!

The following was completed since the "welding part 1" post:

• Finished the welding of the bottom tubes
• Welded the side diagonals
• Welded the sidelugs

The team in  Aerosoudage did an excellent job. Here is a picture of the RH lower longeron with its sidelug in place:

View looking down showing the bottom tubes and the bushings:

This time I rented a truck to bring the fuselage back to the hangar:

...and finally, the fuselage back in the hangar!

 

 

Next step is the paint job. Stay tuned!