I began building this airplane in December of 2016. Between having a significant other in my life now, and getting a career started, progress slowed to a crawl, but made progress nonetheless. Yesterday, I can say I finally completed my new SV-11 and have it ready for flight.
This airplane is a bit different than a standard SV-11. I am using the geo-bolt airfoil and ended up extending the wingspan to 64 1/2". The wingspan addition was made on accident when I added an extra rib to the end of the lost foam jig to square off the tip to make it easier carving a block for the wingtip. The tail is larger than stock and also has two small counterbalances on it as well. Paint is all Randolph with the Home Depot Klean Strip thinner. I never had any issues with the paint as I went along and only had one lift. I haven't rubbed out the mainframe yet but will be doing it periodically over the next couple weeks when I have time.
Weight is 59 ounces with a PA 75 up front. This is the lightest airplane I've ever built in my life and I can't wait to get it up in the air! Test flights hopefully will come early next week.