One Rivet at a Time – The Infrastructure Takes shape
Another
few weeks brings us ever closer to the start of our build. John Hirst
continues to beaver away at our workshop infrastructure and has
presented us with two more benches built with dimensions especially
advantageous for wheelchair users. On to these benches we have mounted a
small pillar drill, vice and grinding wheel. Can’t wait to start using
this kit - anyone got access to a larger hangar ;-)
John has also
completed the dividers and Gail intends to cover these to enable one
side to host a ‘story board’ explaining the build.
Bernie
and Alan are installing extra sockets to power all this extra
equipment. Rumour has it that a compressor will arrive next week, so
watch this space. Currently, to coin a much over used cliché, the hangar
looks like a ‘bomb has hit it’, but I’m quietly confident that
everything will be in place for the
Rudder Course on December 18th – 19th.
The
Rudder course was oversubscribed for which I am most heartened. Eleven
people have been informed that they have a place, however in the event
of a cancellation, I am happy to put names on a reserve list. Those
attending the course will help to ensure we have a core of volunteers
for when we start the build, but rest assured there is still plenty of
work to be done by others.
Talking
of which, I am very aware that some of our volunteer builders may well
be wholly new to using tools and what goes on in a workshop. Some may
well prefer a more supportive environment when they first start. For
these people we are planning some introductory classes, probably to
start early next year. If you’ve never worked in a workshop before,
watch out, these sessions will be for you and can be tailored to your
specific needs.
Brian Catchpoole
Aerobility Operations Manager
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