First pieces tack welded

Quick update to mention that the lower longerons were tack welded in place yesterday! The forward gear bolt bushing alignment was also checked to ensure that the gear was going to be at the desired location:

Square channels were used as a guide to check the gear alignment:

Mark is also going to weld a reinforcement plate for my wobble pump attachment bracket that was cracked. I took the opportunity to drill nutplate holes to ease up the installation:

Next step is the final welding of the lower longeron reinforcement sleeves. Stay tuned!