Organizer Hal Schwab kicks off this year's workshop. 

Workshop Schedule

8:30 – 8:50         Coffee and Doughnuts

8:50 – 9:00         Welcome and Introduction, Bill Repucci

9:00 – 9:15         Aircraft Selection, Hal Schwab

9:15 – 9:30         Publications and Paperwork, Bill Repucci

9:30 – 9:45         Shop Safety, Bill Repucci

9:45 – 10:00       Engine Selection and Building, Radomir Zaric

10:00 – 10:15     Sheet Metal Construction, Bob Thayer

10:15 – 10:30     Composite Construction, Ronnie Brown

10:30 – 10:45     Aircraft Electrical Systems, Ronnie Brown

10:45 – 11:00     Break

11:00 – 12:00     Toolbox Construction

12:00 – 12:30     Lunch

12:30 – 3:30       Toolbox Construction

Each participant built their very own aluminum tool box (with appropriate amount of Pro Seal - it makes a pretty good beverage cooler, too)

 

Recommended publications for homebuilding

www.eaa.org - a world of information is available in the homebuilt section 
www.vansairforce.net  (Great forum open to all builders)
www.rvproject.com  (The definitive RV builder's site)
 
Aircraft Spruce Catalog (www.aircraftspruce.com)
EAA's Sport Aviation magazine
Kit Planes magazine (www.kitplanes.com)  
Machinery's Handbook
Standard Aircraft Handbook for Mechanics and Technicians
Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices Aircraft Inspection Repair & Alterations,  FAA: AC 43.13 (available as a download from FAA site - also included in the Aeroelectric CD below)
Sportplane Construction Techniques - By Tony Bingelis
Tony Bingelis on Engines
The Sportplane Builder - By Tony Bingelis
Firewall Forward - By Tony Bingelis
Aero Electric - Bob Knuckles www.aeroelectric.com - buy "Aeroelectric Connection" manual and the CD! 
Aircraft Tool Supply: http://www.aircraft-tool.com/
Wholesale tools: http://www.wttool.com/
Ratcheting Terminal Crimping tool: www.ntxtools.com - item number OTC-4497

Also check out EAA 309's LINKS

                       

Thanks to David Borders for the use of his NICE shop!!!!