Our final update before commencement of the flight test
program, this section provides a detailed look at the finish work accomplished
during August and September of 2001.
All images have been thumbnailed.
Click on any photograph to view an enlarged version.
Blue nose's landing gear control motor.
John sanding the joint seams smooth.
John sanding the rudder prior to painting.
More prep work: John sanding the fuselage.
The main fuel tank: installed and covered.
The main fuel tank installation (02 August
2001).
Left side wing-to-body fairing.
Left wing fairing being fitted.
Left main landing gear wheel well.
Left engine awaiting fitting of the lower
nacelle.