By now, you're probably aware that builders of my vintage are in the throes of a lasercut part debacle. In this video, I discuss the issue as I understand it today, and how it affects me.

Links
Van's Aircraft's most recent update: https://www.vansaircraft.com/2023/07/...

Ryan Ensmiger's take:    • Laser cut parts in the Fuselage? more...  

Autsint Manke's perspective:    • Laser Cut Parts  Quality Control/Sup...  

Ryan Moss's approach:    • Creating a Cockpit | EP3.10, Building...  

Vans Airforce thread: https://vansairforce.net/community/sh...


This video was recorded on 7/31/2023.

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