Deck painted

The rain gave way to sunshine (and humidity), so I finished the first coat of paint on the trailer deck.  It's very grey.  I like it!

The guide tubes for the tow release line have been bonded onto the nose tube. I made a simple tee for a pull handle.

To-do's before the first flight are now:

1. figure out how all of Goat parts transport together
   
2. take all of Goat for its first trip around the neighborhood 
3. finish weld the upper rail to the vertical supports -- need Argon
4. finish weld the frame joints -- need Argon
5. UV paint on the plywood decking -- partial first coat, second coat is needed
6. glue tow release line tubes to nose tube
7. do a very thorough pre-flight check
8. do a weight & balance
9. get radios -- need 1x airborne, 1x in car

Deferred until after the first-flight:

• leather patch to wing tips where will rub the ground
• leather patch guides for elevator control lines
• trim color paint
• wing root kiss seal
• main strut fairings
• jury strut fairings
  
• emergency parachute
  
• drogue chute
• variometer