Experience required?

[Eric46]

Hello all. I'm exploring building an EX...my question is what experience does one need to build one? I'm comfortable with automotive (mechanical and electrical) work.

Thanks
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Eric

[Cubrath]

Eric,

I am also in the process of building an EX and I can tell you it is one of the best kits on the market. You really don't fabricate this kit you assemble it. If you have basic skills you will have no problems. Also, the support from the factory is excellent when you do have questions. Go through the builders forum and you will see some builds in process. You won't be disappointed!

MR

[Eric46]

Tom,

Thanks for the note....looking forward to hearing about and seeing your progress!

Where there any other sources you looked at using (i.e. Joe Czachorowski DVDs)?

I am planning on a visit to the factory this spring and if I can work it in, a trip to Oshkosh.

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Eric

[tom302]

Mostly, I've just been using the CCK manual and the videos & pictures on dropbox.

And the EAA website is a great place to find short instructional videos for things like rivet removal techniques.

[c130jake]

Eric,

I have zero experience and my build has been going better than I expected. Mitch the kit mgr is great. Parts are excellent. I would take a tour of the factory if you can. If you do decide to build, take a covering course offered by the EAA of you have zero fabric experience like me.

It's been fun building so far. I finished paint and fabric in Sept and am now trying to wire the ship. Once that's done, final assembly.

Good luck,

Jake


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[c130jake]

I forgot, the EAA web has a ton of "hints for homebuilders" short videos. Everything from drilling out a rivet (important skill) to rib stitching a wing. Great resource for the novice.

Jake


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[Eric46]

Tom,

Thanks. Looking forward to your progress updates.

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Eric

[Chip]

Eric. I found the weekend EAA Sport Air Workshops to be a great help in learning many of the new skills associated with building a CC EX!

I've taken both Sheet Metal Basics and Fabric Covering and am scheduled for Electronics and Avionics this Feb. Nothing like having and expert show you how to set up and work a new tool, or get a piece of fabric to lay down around a wing tip! Here is the EAA workshop web site. http://www.eaa.org/en/eaa/aviation-e...kshop-schedule

good luck. Chip

[Paul]

Eric, I worked a desk job all my life and had zero experience when I started building my Carbon Cub EX. This kit, in my opinion, is the best one out there. Several things all work together in order for me to say that. The precision of the parts, detail of the manuals, CC plant videos, a growing CC builder community and forum, and above all, the support and dedication of our Kit manager, Mitch Travis.
As the others mentoned the EAA workshops are a big help. I took the fabric workshop. I'd add one thing to that though...where the procedure differs between what Mitch and others are saying, go with Mitch and the CC methods. You'll end up with a better priduct.
I'll be putting my wings on this week, and looking back there's been lots of learning curves but I wouldn't give up one phase of the build.

[Eric46]

All....thanks for the insights and recommendations. The EAA workshops certainly look like time well spent.

Did everyone start with the fuselage kit?

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Eric