Legal Eagle Ultralight Build

[westok]

This is my first post, though, I have been lurking for quite a while. I finally decided to build a Legal Eagle (original) and began on Mar 2, 2026. Both wings are completed to the point of leading edge plywood and covering. The tail is done and my fuel tank is clecoed awaiting final riveting and Pro-Seal. I just got my oxy-acetylene tanks today. Anxious to start practicing. I returned from Airventure a few days ago. It was nice finally meeting Leonard and celebrating his 102nd birthday.
I have not posted sooner since I have found answers to most of my questions here on this site. I will try to post some pictures in the next few days.

[Chuck in Indiana]

Attaboy.. 

[westok]

Photos of the project, so far .Hope this works.

[pappyadkins]

Very nice...

[Brock]

Yes, very nice.
What aluminum are you using on the tank and what thickness?  Will you be sealing with Pro-Seal?

[Sfcmarkc]

Nice, I'm just getting started myself and am moving much slower than you are. 

[Kamcoman77]

Welcome to the Forum! Happy to hear you have been getting a lot of questions answered here. Your work is looking very nice. Hope you don't run into too many snags. When you build your fuselage, I suggest you incorporate the XL type wing mounts. This will make installing the wings so much easier than the single bolt method. Here are photos of how one LEU builder did it.

[westok]

Yes, very nice.
What aluminum are you using on the tank and what thickness?  Will you be sealing with Pro-Seal?

I am using .032" 5052-H32. It is just under 5 gal. I plan on using ProSeal, trying to put that off as long as possible. 

[westok]

Welcome to the Forum! Happy to hear you have been getting a lot of questions answered here. Your work is looking very nice. Hope you don't run into too many snags. When you build your fuselage, I suggest you incorporate the XL type wing mounts. This will make installing the wings so much easier than the single bolt method. Here are photos of how one LEU builder did it.

Thanks for the info! I appreciate that.

[westok]

Nice, I'm just getting started myself and am moving much slower than you are.

Glad you started! It took quite a while for me to bite the bullet. I'm retired, so when I am not playing chauffeur for the grand kids, I am down working in the shop until it gets too hot.

[westok]

I built my seat today. Took about 2 1/2 hours. Thanks to David Adkins for the idea. The thought of cutting those strips out with my arthritic hands was too much. I decided to drill holes instead. Made a template on QCAD.

[westok]

I ordered tubing right after AirVenture this year. I was able to roll the fuselage out on its gear. Feels good.

[pappyadkins]

Very cool... Love to see what the round holes actually look like... by chance did you weigh it... I came in at 10 ounces with the square holes but was planning to try this on the next one...

Looking Great!!!!

[westok]

Thanks, David. I just haven’t gotten around to weighing it yet. I appreciate all the motivating videos.

[pappyadkins]

Thanks... I gotta get busy (well busier on the plane)... actually been working on trailer, just gotta get to videos... keep up the good work... i'm here if you have any questions... i'll try to help....