No building update this time, but a couple of administrative notes.
Replacement part
We decided to just replace the left lower spar cap for the horizontal stabilizer. For $25.29, it was an easy decision.
Kit shipping timeline
Vans emailed that both the wing and fuselage kits are expected to ship in May. They asked for the final deposit, so I paid that this morning. It officially looks like we have until May to finish the empennage kit, which should be no problem at all. After that we'll have plenty to keep us busy once we get back from our vacation in early May.
All kits purchased
We also purchased the powerplant and finishing kits, so now every kit is bought. We wanted to make sure there were no unexpected price increases, supply chain issues, or anything else that might delay the build, so we bought everything as soon as possible.
Interior customization
We reached out to Abby at Flightline Interiors and we're going to do significant customization to the interior. We'll head up to Wisconsin closer to the finishing kit shipping time to pick out materials and designs.