aerovin wrote:
EAA just posted an update:
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Aluminum Overcast has been in Punta Gorda since March 2021, when a routine pre-flight inspection revealed a crack emanating from the left sheer web, which is a secondary support structure for the wing. The only way to repair that is by removing the wing. The repair itself is not overly complicated, but getting to it is. As the wing was removed, EAA teams noticed other things that would be best served by repairing them at the same time. The proper parts for the vintage World War II bomber are currently being specially manufactured for the repairs.[/i][/b]
It is surprising to me that it has taken over a year and a half to fix whatever the problems are with Aluminum Overcast. I'd love to have a better understanding of whatever the "other things" they found were. Communication around this entire event has been very lacking. With a 10 minute video every month, they could have driven interest and probably generated a decent amount in donations to speed the repairs.