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Fuselage August 2006 Updates August 1, 2006 More work on Steps.... - 2.0 hrs I wanted to try to figure out if I could get more of the bottom gap out of the step flange. I enlarged the hole in the baggage rib to allow the flange to sit more flush with the side skin. Still going to have a big gap. It is all underneath and does not seem to be a structural issue. I called Vans and they said I could leave it or fill it in with bondo or something like that. I will enlarge the hole a bit more before I start drilling rivet holes. Also I will try grinding some of the back flange area away on the bottom corner that I stated bending. Also Dave stopped by to see the rotating stand. That's him in the pink shirt. What a man huh...... I took some more pics of the fuse rotated in several pics. Sure is coming in nice to work in without having to climb in or bend over. This website was built to document my work in compliance with the FAA requirements needed to certify my aircraft. My experiences and comments are by no means to be considered as instructions on how to build any aircraft.