Overview
I’m building a Christen Eagle II bi-plane. It’s a two seat aerobatic airplane. More can be found here.
Build Log
I’m going to keep my blog up with high-level updates and musings as I go through the journey of building a full-scale airplane. However, if you are interested in my detailed build log along with the hours I spend on each component, etc. then you can visit my online build log here.
Recent Posts
- It’s been a while March 31, 2020It’s been a while since I have posted an update. It does not mean I have not been working on my project! I have and making good progress. All of my work logs are logged on the EAA Builders log. You can see these details by visiting this link. Here’s a quick ...
- Workshop Preparation April 1, 2018The Eagle II build does not require too much as far as power tools, etc – at least at this point. Like any project, good accessible workspace that is persistent is important. I decided to build the infamous EAA table and a smaller table that I use for small activities. I like to have everything ...
- How long will it take? March 7, 2018Ha, that’s a question that is asked very often. I have no idea! It all depends on how much time I get to work on it. Unfortunately, right now the build won’t take place at my primary home which is rule #1 of “building your own airplane” broken. As with everyone, life gets in the ...
- Why build the Eagle II and how it all got started March 1, 2018It all started about 35 years ago when I saw my first Christen Eagle flying at a local air show. I was about 12 years old at the time. I loved biplanes and I also loved the Eagle’s paint scheme. Fast forward those 35 years and here I am building the airplane I have dreamed about ...