Gabriela Damian works on riveting a wing section

Jay Featherstone helps student Ethan Tenderholt work on a tubing section

The plane's fuselage continues to take shape

Gabriela Damian works on riveting a wing section under the watchful eye of Gary Childress

Gabriela Damian works on riveting a wing section under the watchful eye of Daryl Townsend

Gabriela Damian works on riveting a wing section under the watchful eye of Daryl Townsend

Gabriela Damian works on riveting a wing section under the watchful eye of Daryl Townsend

Ethan Tenderholt cuts a length of tubing

Gabriela Damian works on riveting a wing section under the watchful eye of Daryl Townsend

Jay Featherstone and student Ethan Tenderholt work on the cockpit

Jay Featherstone and student Ethan Tenderholt work on the cockpit

Student Ethan Tenderholt works on the cockpit

Student Hunter Nicolev drills a hole with the help of Tim McGuire

Jay Featherstone and student Ethan Tenderholt work on the cockpit

Student Hunter Nicolev drills a hole with the help of Tim McGuire

Students teach Assemblyman Vince Fong about drilling, clecoeing, and riveting. Photo courtesy of Tehachapi Build-a-Plane