tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41332688710067594272024-03-27T19:53:37.332-04:00Just Highlander 371This blog documents the construction of our Highlander airplane (SN 371) from Just AircraftEBODETTEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06871691053777617092noreply@blogger.comBlogger542125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133268871006759427.post-28280898092964488492024-03-17T15:40:00.004-04:002024-03-17T15:42:39.078-04:00Baggage area improvements<p>We made some modifications to the baggage area to make it more usable. We cut some 2" thick (pink) foam to build up the baggage area on both sides of the center push-pull tube cover. This was done to make the baggage floor flat without a big bump in the middle. We sprayed the pink foam with gray paint, and also covered the top with gray fabric that was left-over from our interior finishing kit. Contact cement was used to glue the fabric to the top of the foam.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH7xf0nWwiXF-_LVMHnSL3H24gKhtnqkhk-QFNX2gYHCekSkzJ-0ZF0kQAoNClHNldlr9KJHZ_aXLRKEF43rcTWuppGcvtgknQgpSJk6-Gn3_QDo0ivtY3zBTEDXKLix6etczZd7VMafRniNR8eV_WC3kL1XIqL6Tzy7dBUXfM9brv5_kBcYpzVxEa8uE/s4032/IMG_5078.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH7xf0nWwiXF-_LVMHnSL3H24gKhtnqkhk-QFNX2gYHCekSkzJ-0ZF0kQAoNClHNldlr9KJHZ_aXLRKEF43rcTWuppGcvtgknQgpSJk6-Gn3_QDo0ivtY3zBTEDXKLix6etczZd7VMafRniNR8eV_WC3kL1XIqL6Tzy7dBUXfM9brv5_kBcYpzVxEa8uE/s320/IMG_5078.HEIC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2" foam covered with fabric</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijbHlJO-wHJ-azXBCZLcPe9VGr3vcii0jCPnsyMXBqixVSkmFClhotIxThyphenhyphen86tLnZJf_plIsuHikrg2aUlc83X6Fy7lzJmrRV5nyigTzS6KSk1D-3IRfAMsHbg66pZTO84wJX0aAO8mdGnXUNDiWjCWS3qPaURybrBqHFpFVi2V24rq2Ydgx_HypZQ5Ug/s4032/IMG_5079.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijbHlJO-wHJ-azXBCZLcPe9VGr3vcii0jCPnsyMXBqixVSkmFClhotIxThyphenhyphen86tLnZJf_plIsuHikrg2aUlc83X6Fy7lzJmrRV5nyigTzS6KSk1D-3IRfAMsHbg66pZTO84wJX0aAO8mdGnXUNDiWjCWS3qPaURybrBqHFpFVi2V24rq2Ydgx_HypZQ5Ug/s320/IMG_5079.HEIC" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Baggage floor before foam added</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_2f8X8P4IdZq8nB1N1PKoi9pUZBs009MLm6vIuolphZrpYYeSLTiXIqrAuUyrnSSEanltuOqhEX_JhnZVoPnv4b0IQGxvGkhKZukgN3Fi89CY3a-49-820GmazJj4bbQ2WdOm3-cg82J8oZdgDvCca31SmAwmiCBuJKSxMTIusKAIrtM15_sKhljO6DY/s4032/IMG_5083.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_2f8X8P4IdZq8nB1N1PKoi9pUZBs009MLm6vIuolphZrpYYeSLTiXIqrAuUyrnSSEanltuOqhEX_JhnZVoPnv4b0IQGxvGkhKZukgN3Fi89CY3a-49-820GmazJj4bbQ2WdOm3-cg82J8oZdgDvCca31SmAwmiCBuJKSxMTIusKAIrtM15_sKhljO6DY/s320/IMG_5083.HEIC" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Baggage floor after foam added</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Next, we added a small cargo net to the rear baggage floor, anchored to 4 tie down. We also fabricated a second net for the cargo area directly behind the seats. This allows us to quickly drop a flight bag behind the seats without worrying that it will move around. We fabricated this ourselves from from some polyester black mesh fabric we got off of Amazon. It was cut to size, and double-fold bias tape was sewn along all sides. Paracord was run through the front and back edges to allow for attachment, and the ends were simply tied to a few of the fuselage tubes.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX19KNrx3jvXUB5SIAGWUHpdEsGMsJhes23q1CLhcPwNs_1nU7bizJrMHweuTjBtgIZo_qfpzZ2q9XFvYqglYShQwIlmvHaTltAkSrSdecV_cHmp7q875p16tb_CMA1_UHuN4TfXl4elA4rD7QK2YUdnKVwmiYsf3eYs14BTJIfBWuUaO6WNGTxHOWM3E/s4032/IMG_5108.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX19KNrx3jvXUB5SIAGWUHpdEsGMsJhes23q1CLhcPwNs_1nU7bizJrMHweuTjBtgIZo_qfpzZ2q9XFvYqglYShQwIlmvHaTltAkSrSdecV_cHmp7q875p16tb_CMA1_UHuN4TfXl4elA4rD7QK2YUdnKVwmiYsf3eYs14BTJIfBWuUaO6WNGTxHOWM3E/s320/IMG_5108.HEIC" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rear baggage compartment with cargo net</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4sPITV-hqUCY_SMW7Nql3qcD4mIC4GdIcqsww3b-iQwLFlb1Y9YimeHkeq2OidYYc2zUon25A9vBCIUR8S3UszA3uPOC5WTb7A0DKPzB0xjqBhwEdgjXJOQZYxzjRO7yP1bVNEs4fySWm33vG68EaZV1A0GYz5csRxDock9oCxxVv7b-va8CatEaA320/s4032/IMG_5114.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4sPITV-hqUCY_SMW7Nql3qcD4mIC4GdIcqsww3b-iQwLFlb1Y9YimeHkeq2OidYYc2zUon25A9vBCIUR8S3UszA3uPOC5WTb7A0DKPzB0xjqBhwEdgjXJOQZYxzjRO7yP1bVNEs4fySWm33vG68EaZV1A0GYz5csRxDock9oCxxVv7b-va8CatEaA320/s320/IMG_5114.HEIC" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Front cargo bay with netting material</td></tr></tbody></table>EBODETTEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06871691053777617092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133268871006759427.post-49051785133127421722023-09-02T14:09:00.013-04:002023-09-05T14:28:17.370-04:00First Flight!<p> After bringing the airplane kit home with us in May 2014, it been a very exciting 9+ years of building.</p><p>At approximately 7:54AM, September 1st, our airplane project graduated from a land based "project" to a fully functional flying airplane. Ed was at the controls of the first flight. We elected to try a task based flight program to satisfy our Phase 1 flight testing. We are using the EAA Flight Test Manual and Test Cards to fully wring out out plane. Ed flew for close to an hour before returning to earth. We performed a full aircraft inspection and found no anomalies. The next day, Michael flew for close to an hour as well. We were testing basic functions including the flap functionality. No stalls yet, but we did approach stalls at all the various flap positions.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ZFWl_zPHqZV4WMRsE7m1T8lLlxMIS8U_zFcjssDnrmFxrGexD1CHjp90CNSeIzZm9TlkSTkLX1cP0hpOrAg2s0NRfk4I9BPC-h2s-z8nKMYh6sdOqdZ7jSyHKSKb4GmxTJ10-GlXCVZpqko5QGvvMHBRbQiW35yT2SXZ5Dh9Qx6TTBQ4AGZ5FFVea0M/s1293/Screenshot%202023-09-01%20105610.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="916" data-original-width="1293" height="227" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ZFWl_zPHqZV4WMRsE7m1T8lLlxMIS8U_zFcjssDnrmFxrGexD1CHjp90CNSeIzZm9TlkSTkLX1cP0hpOrAg2s0NRfk4I9BPC-h2s-z8nKMYh6sdOqdZ7jSyHKSKb4GmxTJ10-GlXCVZpqko5QGvvMHBRbQiW35yT2SXZ5Dh9Qx6TTBQ4AGZ5FFVea0M/s320/Screenshot%202023-09-01%20105610.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">First Flight with Ed at the Controls</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6uLThbgg2Iy097QfiRjx6cIrCju4qcyq4ufXFAOnVRm080Fh4RRMZ_62a-wZTaxP6M_ZZEi2UJWW6so6F1lLOj9ANS6qu-7jduHU4UQ2lDjOV3IGNskxSm2yNh509iKOBIhwNp0nBlRuDPnSpZFK8kEYKKvZ7SKy-h0W8yrzO29TMF21eeS2Z3Kpz8_k/s4032/IMG_0458.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6uLThbgg2Iy097QfiRjx6cIrCju4qcyq4ufXFAOnVRm080Fh4RRMZ_62a-wZTaxP6M_ZZEi2UJWW6so6F1lLOj9ANS6qu-7jduHU4UQ2lDjOV3IGNskxSm2yNh509iKOBIhwNp0nBlRuDPnSpZFK8kEYKKvZ7SKy-h0W8yrzO29TMF21eeS2Z3Kpz8_k/s320/IMG_0458.HEIC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ed with a Highlander Grin</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlkOUK1MlI8J-c02C9JJH3V_koK9wp_-WEGSLhgfJfjpP2fFb25iIf6f5QPq58pqNLY9UQhLCSVB6dWEiswP2HQuUFWxOZj9OQvnDFPjhR2ElfL5SdO9JVV22lC25zylp65h9Py-cwjmp0z-yp5T8TT8xQpSfHcp47XhCLMJBjHBVYpbYW5M65eGMkmWU/s4032/1716FC8E-3851-4077-8382-244A8B3DD123.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlkOUK1MlI8J-c02C9JJH3V_koK9wp_-WEGSLhgfJfjpP2fFb25iIf6f5QPq58pqNLY9UQhLCSVB6dWEiswP2HQuUFWxOZj9OQvnDFPjhR2ElfL5SdO9JVV22lC25zylp65h9Py-cwjmp0z-yp5T8TT8xQpSfHcp47XhCLMJBjHBVYpbYW5M65eGMkmWU/s320/1716FC8E-3851-4077-8382-244A8B3DD123.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Second Flight with Michael at the Controls</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRbY3iwqpaHzcd0xuy26ukB25iAnIkG1ww729-yynhNks4WKnDh8TedkNJeNrxpMaE0otgzDRqGtsnr2L3Cj6Dgh5M82OconX9OltZkDjzz-vy5S_egoVjmQQNwRqRRj9RfExU6fHvihj3jTTgDts4qgVbMba8oWrP1uMWX91aPwL_SI9rYPkq8_tvAQk/s4032/894F8605-3341-43D7-BBEF-BCB5F5AAF2F6.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRbY3iwqpaHzcd0xuy26ukB25iAnIkG1ww729-yynhNks4WKnDh8TedkNJeNrxpMaE0otgzDRqGtsnr2L3Cj6Dgh5M82OconX9OltZkDjzz-vy5S_egoVjmQQNwRqRRj9RfExU6fHvihj3jTTgDts4qgVbMba8oWrP1uMWX91aPwL_SI9rYPkq8_tvAQk/s320/894F8605-3341-43D7-BBEF-BCB5F5AAF2F6.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Michael with his Highlander Grin</td></tr></tbody></table>mhcrowderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07464252229660486695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133268871006759427.post-55037816818082554372023-08-30T10:16:00.008-04:002023-08-30T16:50:33.703-04:00Airworthiness Cert, Vortex Generators, Rigging Check, High speed taxi test<p>We finally received our airworthiness certificate on Aug 20, but had some work to do before first flight. During our trip to Brasstown for transition training, our flight instructor (Vic) at Plane Fun Aircraft gave us many tips, and strongly recommended that we add vortex generators (VGs) before first flight. These should lower stall speed a bit and they reportedly do not affect top speed. We originally planned on adding them post flight to gauge their effectiveness, but changed our minds after talking to him.</p><p>The VGs that came with our kit had sharp corners and no adhesive (they recommended a form of super glue). We elected to order some new ones (Stolspeed VGs) as these had a more rounded shape and came with 3M adhesive that is removable. We installed them per instructions. The VGs at the wing tips are installed with a closer spacing to ensure the wing tips stall after the root wing stalls. We also installed VGs on the bottom of the horizontal stabilizers.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0iizz6TyuJo_Xdii_GGUx5oOltBIpDVEUb2caGkPiturqM4LCjxjB7KPUPBc3shBcGvIwmGxa8SHLE9-f8FWinUcaAJtz0pZ7OaR-QrNJfkop46Z_tzvjrirVpse12mozlIv5nDZbkEPzV83QqqqqsjXnsDsG4az2K8wRL7cE87wbEUeN0uFAfz2dU90/s4032/IMG_4810.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0iizz6TyuJo_Xdii_GGUx5oOltBIpDVEUb2caGkPiturqM4LCjxjB7KPUPBc3shBcGvIwmGxa8SHLE9-f8FWinUcaAJtz0pZ7OaR-QrNJfkop46Z_tzvjrirVpse12mozlIv5nDZbkEPzV83QqqqqsjXnsDsG4az2K8wRL7cE87wbEUeN0uFAfz2dU90/s320/IMG_4810.HEIC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">VGs on the wing</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaQ6XU6-qL2Lwejo67fZzSAfloc8f7l_8VZknlEoHarGzCbH7ACebCVzMYervI6MMiWoS_4jh8_7K7NcThIaCZMZVQZeM_7Jp61uhHTuZAbp_KzHSkvtoj5q-sYjqmoCvQuJETHlHfjtJqjigYcDCNiBUZOPshRrZ6ZBFGSJMc-mBVR46AvZE0x62uztI/s4032/IMG_4812.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaQ6XU6-qL2Lwejo67fZzSAfloc8f7l_8VZknlEoHarGzCbH7ACebCVzMYervI6MMiWoS_4jh8_7K7NcThIaCZMZVQZeM_7Jp61uhHTuZAbp_KzHSkvtoj5q-sYjqmoCvQuJETHlHfjtJqjigYcDCNiBUZOPshRrZ6ZBFGSJMc-mBVR46AvZE0x62uztI/s320/IMG_4812.HEIC" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">VGs on horizontal stabilizer</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Also, even though our wings were rigged at the factory, we were advised to double check this According to Vic, If the wing is leveled at the root, and measures something like -1 or -1.5 degree angle at the center (angle of incidence), then it should be about -2 to -3 degrees at the wing tip. Having a little twist like helps ensure that the wing tips will stall after the main wing stalls. More important is to ensure that both wings are identical. When we measured our wings, we found that the right wing was close to level across the whole span (no twist). The left wing was a little better but had just -0.8 degrees at the tip. We adjusted the right wing as far as allowed by loosening the jury strut and then rotating the main strut's clevis fork rod end, and were able to get it to -1.2 degrees at the tip (with about 0.6 degrees center). The left wing was then adjusted to match this. </p><p>We also ran another taxi test. This time it was a higher speed taxi test down the runway. Power was applied gradually while holding back the stick until the nose lifted off the ground, then reduced to hold the position. The test went well, although we noted that the airspeed on our Garmin G3x never dropped under 23 MPH. We contacted Garmin and found that this means we need to have our GSU25c (ADAHRS) replaced. Luckily, this will be covered under warranty. </p><p>We are also finding that our coolant temps still run a little high during taxi on hot days so we may need to adjust the cowling opening and/or radiator position sometime in the future to improve this.</p>EBODETTEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06871691053777617092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133268871006759427.post-38404432078970376432023-08-18T18:23:00.003-04:002023-08-18T19:24:27.182-04:00Transition Training<p> While waiting for our airworthiness inspection, we decided to get some transition training in a tri-gear Highlander. We did this for 2 reasons... The primary reason was to get familiar with the airplane and stay safe, and the other was to appease the insurance gods that require some transition training before providing coverage.</p><p>We drove to Brasstown, NC to a build center for Just Highlanders called Plane Fun Aircraft. Vic Payne was our flight instructor, who was outstanding. The mornings were foggy, but it generally burned off somewhere between 10 or 11 am at which point we had beautiful flying weather. We took turns flying and over the span of a couple days, we each received 5 hours of flight training. Vic was not just a great flight instructor, but also a wealth of knowledge who gave us some excellent tips on rigging as well as suggestions on future potential plane modifications that might help with W&B, controls, or maintenance. He also gave us some great tips on how to prepare for and fly initial test flights as he has done this on many many Highlanders.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjc_UGDLHI-RkUjZ_9qFTqSrxVIy9kPuXm3u3LKDQmp8BhxHf5x5BOj5BJsLtCoaN6fAIPqpiJEh7h6QeeNknVBgUFGC61rKr4RN_B-nWBtWevQjby90fx6Q0v3qV5v_99sk6YIKzWQCVjfQE9-YI2RpTma-Vc1nphtQW_jXrYAIntJBU6arGsqjqp40I/s4032/IMG_4775.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjc_UGDLHI-RkUjZ_9qFTqSrxVIy9kPuXm3u3LKDQmp8BhxHf5x5BOj5BJsLtCoaN6fAIPqpiJEh7h6QeeNknVBgUFGC61rKr4RN_B-nWBtWevQjby90fx6Q0v3qV5v_99sk6YIKzWQCVjfQE9-YI2RpTma-Vc1nphtQW_jXrYAIntJBU6arGsqjqp40I/s320/IMG_4775.HEIC" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Michael prepping for flight with Vic Payne</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBTjyWZCIO21F1p4aidy5DaozTA73mRCoU7BH0WK1P_0Vtt9kq82-Y1cahTn5aYqTvkmVzqUSIBXzQc5GADNGQWF5I7_stCyuncUKDhs42R7zlTNDfEkc26Isep4UcT__qEDi-Y_ju_W0Vht81TDngrcTWcOUk8OBAEIyNkWQOk4HKRj2mGaxvrr5WEYA/s4032/B26CBE1F-A61B-4771-829D-53A086489F4F.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBTjyWZCIO21F1p4aidy5DaozTA73mRCoU7BH0WK1P_0Vtt9kq82-Y1cahTn5aYqTvkmVzqUSIBXzQc5GADNGQWF5I7_stCyuncUKDhs42R7zlTNDfEkc26Isep4UcT__qEDi-Y_ju_W0Vht81TDngrcTWcOUk8OBAEIyNkWQOk4HKRj2mGaxvrr5WEYA/s320/B26CBE1F-A61B-4771-829D-53A086489F4F.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ed starting his flight instruction with Vic</td></tr></tbody></table>EBODETTEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06871691053777617092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133268871006759427.post-72390319065132986462023-08-07T17:47:00.006-04:002023-08-18T19:25:10.081-04:00Airworthiness Inspection<p>We contacted our DAR, Lisa Burwell, early in the week to finish the airworthiness application and schedule the inspection. A few days later, she called and said she had an opening on Fri, Aug 4, which we immediately agreed on. The day before, we removed the cowling, turtledeck, footwell panels, and many inspection panels so that everything could be seen during the inspection. </p><p> She arrived with her husband, who is also an experienced A&P, and they both gave the plane a very thorough inspection. Lisa also went over all the paperwork to ensure everything was in order. They gave us a lot of great information and suggestions, and they did find a couple of nuts that were missing cotter pins, which was an easy fix. Very happy with how the whole process worked and I can definitely recommend Lisa as a DAR. We passed the inspection, and now have to wait for the FAA to process everything in order to get our airworthiness certification. </p>EBODETTEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06871691053777617092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133268871006759427.post-53782332664982868152023-08-02T09:22:00.003-04:002023-08-07T18:02:59.817-04:00Taxi test; coolant temp check, fuel system<p>Another taxi test was performed, this time watching the coolant temps closely since they were a bit high last time when running with the top cowl off. This time, we kept the top cowl on to keep airflow as it would be during normal taxi, and the results were very good. Coolant temps remained within the green. Outside temps were about 10 degrees cooler (87) than the last test, but coolant temps varied between 204 and 217 during taxi test which was over 35 degrees cooler than the last test. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNXqbRsmUHVkYC3LF4esrIVS7-RebH2WngxgPnBvkk8FqrmojcFGKWwUX1c820hgn7d-D7aiBE8IJijWJJW9veQjjmB8Ft-3Eav-oY2G89vtPXnRQ49a4AI74AndgBR9t_GOUPQLZFAAwDLe6YSawE3wl7c5tN8TnPt2wKIUvNrZgvuaGwVZBQ9QTQVpY/s4032/IMG_4745.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNXqbRsmUHVkYC3LF4esrIVS7-RebH2WngxgPnBvkk8FqrmojcFGKWwUX1c820hgn7d-D7aiBE8IJijWJJW9veQjjmB8Ft-3Eav-oY2G89vtPXnRQ49a4AI74AndgBR9t_GOUPQLZFAAwDLe6YSawE3wl7c5tN8TnPt2wKIUvNrZgvuaGwVZBQ9QTQVpY/s320/IMG_4745.HEIC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Michael checking coolant temps during taxi</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Also, we double checked the fittings that were tightened last time (at bottom of left fuel tank, and at bottom of header tank). No fuel seepage was detected so looks like these are now fixed. </div><div><br /></div><div>Lastly, we attached a small zippered plastic pouch to the left footwell panel which will hold our airplane registration and other documents that need to remain in the airplane. Hours: 3</div>EBODETTEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06871691053777617092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133268871006759427.post-51478564878417206482023-07-31T19:40:00.003-04:002023-08-02T09:25:04.892-04:00Engine idle adjustment, Fuel system<p>We adjusted the idle on our engine, as it was idling too low (below 1400 RPM). By turning the idle screw a bit at a time and retesting, we found that a total of 5 whole turns clockwise was needed to get it to 1700 RPM where it was idling smoothly. </p><p>We started to do another taxi test, but cut it short because our coolant temperatures were getting too high. We had the top cowl off during this test, so suspect the change in airflow may have contributed to this, along with the very hot outside temperatures (97 degrees). We will retest this with the top cowl on in near future to check this out. </p><p>We installed a new bingo fuel sensor that arrived in the mail (since the initial one died on us). The new sensor works great and our low fuel warning light is working again.</p><p>We have been smelling some fuel odors in the cabin, but an initial search for leaks didn't turn up anything which was a bit confounding. However, the odor didn't go away over time, so we decided it was time to go on a more thorough hunt for the source. By examining every fitting very carefully and closely, we actually found 2 issues. One was an NPT fitting at the bottom of the header tank. We could feel one area was slightly moist where a little fuel has slowly seeped out. This was tightened to seal the leak. The other issue was at the bottom of the left wing tank, where the fuel strainer screws in. We had to unfold the wings to find this one. The fitting was actually bottomed out in the hole, so it could not be screwed on any tighter. We found a 2nd fuel strainer that had threads cut a little different to fit a bit tighter. We installed this fitting and reconnected the hoses to the wing. Hours: 6</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTp0V4NpoCvA1_c9hR-EZExxRkvMz-6FMdK-1ZrqTc_e6Ni6maiLZKlztt7z41XRmEl-6RwIJza4YFXmgm9HUcyBCFm6fONV2XrWIEdWyDXYNkpMwrs1Yop5E6NZp1G1pe-0OYI4jL7I-Hbs1QMDJmGmYnXKkoGS61dgpPFZ4mlNFlLtSMmv4vKoIfTWU/s4032/IMG_4735.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTp0V4NpoCvA1_c9hR-EZExxRkvMz-6FMdK-1ZrqTc_e6Ni6maiLZKlztt7z41XRmEl-6RwIJza4YFXmgm9HUcyBCFm6fONV2XrWIEdWyDXYNkpMwrs1Yop5E6NZp1G1pe-0OYI4jL7I-Hbs1QMDJmGmYnXKkoGS61dgpPFZ4mlNFlLtSMmv4vKoIfTWU/s320/IMG_4735.HEIC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Slow leak at bottom of header tank</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdum5CIRA0OEcnfWbnQjWxy-HZzdPUXivQmqlXm-mbK09YmjSNAvQhsayuZJ1FucGtRUoyOHXeXeArVBik761evdjnxN0guTSxZvj8hVLMDHv8sp3Eq8yU58a6YCvYZq9wLoGRIUYNa1u7_VVPVYKkxaAYY_JWO5ERE-dvQ6a0yilHDYvlp3RfB5uR5K8/s4032/IMG_4736.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdum5CIRA0OEcnfWbnQjWxy-HZzdPUXivQmqlXm-mbK09YmjSNAvQhsayuZJ1FucGtRUoyOHXeXeArVBik761evdjnxN0guTSxZvj8hVLMDHv8sp3Eq8yU58a6YCvYZq9wLoGRIUYNa1u7_VVPVYKkxaAYY_JWO5ERE-dvQ6a0yilHDYvlp3RfB5uR5K8/s320/IMG_4736.HEIC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Slow leak at bottom of left wing tank</td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /></p>EBODETTEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06871691053777617092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133268871006759427.post-1351995827865339502023-07-27T18:28:00.005-04:002023-07-27T18:29:44.278-04:00Another taxi test<p> Today was a hot day (high of 96), so thought it would be interesting to watch our temps while taxiing, especially since there is much less cooling airflow through the radiator and oil cooler during taxi. Happily, all our temperatures remained in the green during the test today as the plane was taxied around the airport. We forgot to insert an SD card into the Garmin G3 unit, so we couldn't easily review all the data later, but we did note that all temps were well within the green.</p><p>Below is a short video showing a bit of the taxi test. Kept the pilot's door open during this test due to the outside temps. Hours: 1</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OiIvgprLwE8" width="320" youtube-src-id="OiIvgprLwE8"></iframe></div>EBODETTEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06871691053777617092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133268871006759427.post-37661500890647091062023-07-26T20:09:00.006-04:002023-07-27T18:14:16.723-04:00Fuel tests, flaps, misc prep<p> We've been taking care of various miscellaneous things to get ready for inspection. We performed several fuel tests to determine the unsuable fuel as well as total fuel for our airplane. Each of the fiberglass wing tanks hold 12.5 gallons, the header tank holds 2.3 gallons. The unusable fuel in the header is just 8 oz, and the unusable fuel in each of the wing tanks is about 1/2 gallon. </p><p>During the tests, we found that our low fuel detection system was not working. After some debug, we determined that the sensor itself was bad, so ordered a new one and replaced it. The new sensor is working and our bingo fuel detection is once again up and running.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRUgUp5yKnpV_GxYUnyv5elMY1gs-VYBMyJrQX8EVaRneWYW0KjVLgiC7mFMvCnrwqrrF-LuhkIwFY_OfdP94uGrKy-pFqMJTBf0m2au_L5Ba8ccTbk7Ug2mN6CuFAZsL3kjJ6cl5rq3sjb0WIX_f3LaQMwk4Fg23BTpILz8jP2ESF1_hN-5siOOAwBSU/s4032/IMG_4716.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRUgUp5yKnpV_GxYUnyv5elMY1gs-VYBMyJrQX8EVaRneWYW0KjVLgiC7mFMvCnrwqrrF-LuhkIwFY_OfdP94uGrKy-pFqMJTBf0m2au_L5Ba8ccTbk7Ug2mN6CuFAZsL3kjJ6cl5rq3sjb0WIX_f3LaQMwk4Fg23BTpILz8jP2ESF1_hN-5siOOAwBSU/s320/IMG_4716.HEIC" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bad fuel sensor that was replaced</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Fuel flow tests were performed with the airplane in level attitude (which is the critical attitude for this plane), and also tail low (corresponds to nose 15 degrees high). Tests with individual fuel pumps running, and both running were performed. Even with minimum fuel, fuel flow through the system was always above 24 GPH which was very good since our minimum requirement is 9.25 GPH (125% of max fuel consumption).</div><div><br /></div><div>Fuel was added a bit at a time so we could determine markings of fuel level. Fuel levels are visible through the fiberglass tanks, so adding markings will give us an approximate fuel level. A label with markings will be made that will be glued to the tank.</div><div><br /></div><div>Detailed Fuel flow data is shown below:</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ07yyMNUybApBKQDAqhARDLK15JP-2HR2q5rZPRureXa_ghWMLBAlyyBH1ZKToCmT6Af_mR4VwXye4KYDOVB2PL7AECGSvjjlenH8GPkYF3Ffr58AH4RQCP5VB1bqk2wij2KrOI7RigwnzbI1WX0SQ9wie-zuof6y9D6rCsVLWd8zH_v1MwVWfvB04JQ/s888/FuelFlow1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="744" data-original-width="888" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ07yyMNUybApBKQDAqhARDLK15JP-2HR2q5rZPRureXa_ghWMLBAlyyBH1ZKToCmT6Af_mR4VwXye4KYDOVB2PL7AECGSvjjlenH8GPkYF3Ffr58AH4RQCP5VB1bqk2wij2KrOI7RigwnzbI1WX0SQ9wie-zuof6y9D6rCsVLWd8zH_v1MwVWfvB04JQ/s320/FuelFlow1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>We found that our flaps were rubbing a little bit on the flap gap seal in some areas, so carefully bent the edge of the flap gap seals to prevent this from happening.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTmm1Tvn2fqXHlO7S6K--RSUVeEoOoMogwV00uhM12nPy5nG2at8kAIrD-sJoQEMs0yabE_wlEd6MHgKZn9e_URP02fijPP8GDKyYjmvbLYfM8TSwqL4JAXZcux3iEgAGej9LcGWvYDsLT7rZ6rEFWXldvot_dWlrF_eqmJi9-RVPyhMMOpASQWtGHau4/s4032/IMG_4714.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTmm1Tvn2fqXHlO7S6K--RSUVeEoOoMogwV00uhM12nPy5nG2at8kAIrD-sJoQEMs0yabE_wlEd6MHgKZn9e_URP02fijPP8GDKyYjmvbLYfM8TSwqL4JAXZcux3iEgAGej9LcGWvYDsLT7rZ6rEFWXldvot_dWlrF_eqmJi9-RVPyhMMOpASQWtGHau4/s320/IMG_4714.HEIC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wear mark on flap shows where flap gap seal was rubbing</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>We also adjusted the routing of a wires in the engine bay to avoid potential rubbing, and wire-tied the heater hose valve in place. Hours: 15</div><div><br /></div>EBODETTEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06871691053777617092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133268871006759427.post-10757298779538819302023-07-24T17:58:00.003-04:002023-07-27T18:19:42.152-04:00W&B Detailed test data<p> Detailed W&B Data is appended below:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Lpc6u8DBB6yyf9UheHcqGIPPdhFzKzETFifauinEo-uCTTyfzXbBSmC1t1DfMdH_t-IStv5LmLdCq4OmgZFUhcdhOTSjemuI-EeN4__xr9s78UKuS5KtF5yLYCCde72HB3gYmzJmWlqyuaEwZZQZWBTzy_48aoPKbIlKZHCnBld-9G9bZB83MniEgV0/s1136/WB_1_test.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1136" data-original-width="895" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Lpc6u8DBB6yyf9UheHcqGIPPdhFzKzETFifauinEo-uCTTyfzXbBSmC1t1DfMdH_t-IStv5LmLdCq4OmgZFUhcdhOTSjemuI-EeN4__xr9s78UKuS5KtF5yLYCCde72HB3gYmzJmWlqyuaEwZZQZWBTzy_48aoPKbIlKZHCnBld-9G9bZB83MniEgV0/w252-h320/WB_1_test.jpg" width="252" /></a></div>EBODETTEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06871691053777617092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133268871006759427.post-20378900281065847712023-07-19T09:10:00.010-04:002023-07-19T09:38:31.916-04:00Rear baggage wall, W&B, Taxi test<p>Fabrication of the panels for the rear baggage wall was completed and they were then installed with self-tapping screws. A power connector located in the center allows for easy connection to a battery charger/tender for our aft mounted battery. Holes were precisely located for the rudder cables and elevator push/pull tube. A large notch was cut out on one side (and then covered with plastic) to allow for a good RF (blue-tooth) connection to the transponder which sits directly behind the panel.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1PJWH_Ic3-9_7wn4Q_h1bkejVk2ighg3uuGtjwxbgkx-hDfE_TDMfN235vDKMSbwDZzDeiNVQPT0bkFY7A5A59Bs8G6UNsB3pmJ17PlfptZficO4NHqNRTWefo72mLRp2Nv2j7qEnSpgE-2_baCwp3b3Ugi6_SWV8rsVBmtm5x_Zq79wO6OuFA5zQl1Q/s4032/IMG_4704.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1PJWH_Ic3-9_7wn4Q_h1bkejVk2ighg3uuGtjwxbgkx-hDfE_TDMfN235vDKMSbwDZzDeiNVQPT0bkFY7A5A59Bs8G6UNsB3pmJ17PlfptZficO4NHqNRTWefo72mLRp2Nv2j7qEnSpgE-2_baCwp3b3Ugi6_SWV8rsVBmtm5x_Zq79wO6OuFA5zQl1Q/s320/IMG_4704.HEIC" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rear baggage wall</td></tr></tbody></table><p>A protective cover for the elevator push-pull tube (with lightening holes) was screwed down to the baggage floor.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieVHkJh-KPRXl0DmFRPBHADDp4OfLGSGLFA7ZT-P45TpTsWBGsHN_bJJtoBXxt8yDzY2EbJBcZSfSoiWAI9RyY9HZEK5SlgxH6HsR_qquP3rGlBLs9EP-VjGYsynrj2Jpp4q__HNxAQqsHXJsfZ_PZN6PjvVShKVgkP082wIyOfxv547IkZzBk4zepKNY/s4032/IMG_4705.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieVHkJh-KPRXl0DmFRPBHADDp4OfLGSGLFA7ZT-P45TpTsWBGsHN_bJJtoBXxt8yDzY2EbJBcZSfSoiWAI9RyY9HZEK5SlgxH6HsR_qquP3rGlBLs9EP-VjGYsynrj2Jpp4q__HNxAQqsHXJsfZ_PZN6PjvVShKVgkP082wIyOfxv547IkZzBk4zepKNY/s320/IMG_4705.HEIC" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Elevator push-pull tube cover</td></tr></tbody></table><p>We changed out a fuel hose running from the header tank to the Curtis fuel-test valve. We noticed that the old hose (Versilon SE200 tube) had two small kinks where there were slight bends, so we decided to just replace it with a more robust hose. The hose we used was a Parker 397 Superflex hose purchased from Aircraft Spruce.</p><p>We ran some fuel tests to determine unused fuel levels in the tanks when level. The two wing tanks which hold 13 gallons each, have about 1/2 gallon of unused fuel each. The header tank which holds 2.3 gallons has just 8 oz of unused fuel. </p><p>With all parts on the plane (including all inspection covers), we performed a weight and balance check. The empty weight for our airplane is 824 lbs, and the center-of-gravity came out to be 10.9" aft of the datum (which is the leading edge of the wing). This works out nicely and is well within the limits of 9-15.5". We will perform later calculations for most-aft loading and most forward loading, but everything is looking good at this point regarding our weight and balance.</p><p>We rolled the plane out of the hangar and did a magetometer intereference calibration. </p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimrmPmbQ_e-1qNQm3SuIoxDDbgmjvBtRKD6d-R1bL7FahCt19A7mXmwgsU3GT9RZojmV4yA3k1XjBt5teEAyFKmc17NxT9PEfoHj7ivyfRM-iIgAJGdKg-luSKZb3vEAUMGrCdDCH6DUZ9N-GOnHZL08JrUXyuU6hKqEKg7FDwHNIIySdc4hTXh1gG9_E/s4032/IMG_4708.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimrmPmbQ_e-1qNQm3SuIoxDDbgmjvBtRKD6d-R1bL7FahCt19A7mXmwgsU3GT9RZojmV4yA3k1XjBt5teEAyFKmc17NxT9PEfoHj7ivyfRM-iIgAJGdKg-luSKZb3vEAUMGrCdDCH6DUZ9N-GOnHZL08JrUXyuU6hKqEKg7FDwHNIIySdc4hTXh1gG9_E/s320/IMG_4708.HEIC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Plane pulled out of hangar for a few tests</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p>Then we decided it was finally time to fire it up and taxi it around for the first time. The airplane fired right up, and we took turns taxiing it around the back of the hangars for several minutes. This went well and gave both of us a chance to get a feeling for how the steering works with the differential toe brakes. The steering worked great and we had no problems with taxiing. Hours: 15</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgxlSCIb8WAeyC_pfUuuTDrvlic5OvYXkYARg_mQTbtP1T0-K95vXKKSP-IdhDNX9b8fFT3V48wh5RNsi1KLHEwOGAKVgLEc5txpFMnRt9BLZVc62yXX7aIhqx6mNs7Gj3Z0lIm5qLoixEgWRIfQxZEI4J21UYmhdRDYvi76JJrYlf0xTxkvwXkK1FzOQ/s773/TaxiTest.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="613" data-original-width="773" height="254" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgxlSCIb8WAeyC_pfUuuTDrvlic5OvYXkYARg_mQTbtP1T0-K95vXKKSP-IdhDNX9b8fFT3V48wh5RNsi1KLHEwOGAKVgLEc5txpFMnRt9BLZVc62yXX7aIhqx6mNs7Gj3Z0lIm5qLoixEgWRIfQxZEI4J21UYmhdRDYvi76JJrYlf0xTxkvwXkK1FzOQ/s320/TaxiTest.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Initial taxi test at KTTA</td></tr></tbody></table>EBODETTEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06871691053777617092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133268871006759427.post-87143186451880390002023-07-14T21:35:00.041-04:002023-07-15T21:58:09.478-04:00Glareshield, Fire extinguisher<p>The glareshield was installed using black screws along the front. Two small Garmin GPS antennas are mounted on the glareshield, with cables routed down the center hole to the back of the instrument panel.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZlmN60NAZv5Ai5UgMp4DFdv00VG4wR4ZHU8qhKFKjkYrJCX8OSHotkYxpLbwDbAtNzPrtOKXZGAKe66-x3g0em6cAGBIlRzndFbdERydsfqgTTmUdlCSqbVw7PP63hKI_dUnMDpkpUpGR5-RcV2LNu2Ob8r5lG1IAHLPJ4xn6ZsEw47zW5AIuowZ7-Gk/s4032/IMG_4697.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZlmN60NAZv5Ai5UgMp4DFdv00VG4wR4ZHU8qhKFKjkYrJCX8OSHotkYxpLbwDbAtNzPrtOKXZGAKe66-x3g0em6cAGBIlRzndFbdERydsfqgTTmUdlCSqbVw7PP63hKI_dUnMDpkpUpGR5-RcV2LNu2Ob8r5lG1IAHLPJ4xn6ZsEw47zW5AIuowZ7-Gk/s320/IMG_4697.HEIC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View of glareshield from outside</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-zxhPThtbWsE4J4GMsvabPUnZOLcnO-FG3cd0yIu1fBg_EDPJEWS2nWskkM_PTUFhXam9R89cgkVHxQhAH68ZFWft5_MlOXel8FkDS4vdbFwWtT0Wxqt7hQQ3_6puWDwm1_HPpB8zSELRpb5q0O59Vp8-dI7RrZHJiVGZbg2tKou7l7q3QPiNgLjjTws/s4032/IMG_4696.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-zxhPThtbWsE4J4GMsvabPUnZOLcnO-FG3cd0yIu1fBg_EDPJEWS2nWskkM_PTUFhXam9R89cgkVHxQhAH68ZFWft5_MlOXel8FkDS4vdbFwWtT0Wxqt7hQQ3_6puWDwm1_HPpB8zSELRpb5q0O59Vp8-dI7RrZHJiVGZbg2tKou7l7q3QPiNgLjjTws/s320/IMG_4696.HEIC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Glareshield installed</td></tr></tbody></table></div><p>A small Halon fire extinguisher was installed next to the flap pulleys behind the seats. Before picking this location, we checked to ensure that it was easy to access, even when the pilot is buckled firmly into the seat. Hours: 7</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtIAaD_lhlwT2Nj3sxiU0vwwh7lckl9JYju2sRwNbavF296B-sfC4Ou8BkLlKEiulKFy-MT_OXrccUVHl-QPSlr5FLpQqW9BWBiz-9EHihz4SgF-TG0PSaFf7sUpKGS332rPQfu_-b4YaOV70Al8eP86bh6Y7SYBv8bnNaiYm9684XTaHUV1UmJKV2wZo/s4032/IMG_4699.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtIAaD_lhlwT2Nj3sxiU0vwwh7lckl9JYju2sRwNbavF296B-sfC4Ou8BkLlKEiulKFy-MT_OXrccUVHl-QPSlr5FLpQqW9BWBiz-9EHihz4SgF-TG0PSaFf7sUpKGS332rPQfu_-b4YaOV70Al8eP86bh6Y7SYBv8bnNaiYm9684XTaHUV1UmJKV2wZo/s320/IMG_4699.HEIC" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fire extinguisher installed</td></tr></tbody></table>EBODETTEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06871691053777617092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133268871006759427.post-22277154982930023992023-07-12T09:24:00.001-04:002023-07-12T09:25:37.509-04:00Door latches, Floor pans, Dataplate, Antennas, Fuel labeling, PTT wiring<p> The latch for the pilot side door was re-drilled (correctly this time around), painted black, and installed.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7hRoFjo3sVMvMciHeeBHmcwwoF7vEDRR5p1f-UecJUeBz7ysyLg3iDlR-TpdZD2gzAXyaQOXtrV3RyPpwd7wEoxdyUrxuCbsqhdBepdPxwLVQGN9teq9UfkT35bOs-5OlZrNV0TW8dcZDWX19Ug0jTY4WF1kVxMzcmLgh_6Q6j8uAvxY3GNuMzfaRJ9g/s4032/IMG_4682.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7hRoFjo3sVMvMciHeeBHmcwwoF7vEDRR5p1f-UecJUeBz7ysyLg3iDlR-TpdZD2gzAXyaQOXtrV3RyPpwd7wEoxdyUrxuCbsqhdBepdPxwLVQGN9teq9UfkT35bOs-5OlZrNV0TW8dcZDWX19Ug0jTY4WF1kVxMzcmLgh_6Q6j8uAvxY3GNuMzfaRJ9g/s320/IMG_4682.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div><p>Both the front and rear floor pans in the baggage area were installed with sheet metal tapping screws that came in the kit. Nut plates were installed in the front floor pan for an inspection cover. This cover is right above the transponder/ADSB antenna and will allow for much easier inspection than removing the entire floor. After installing the floor pans, the flap pulleys were reinstalled and torqued down.</p><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSymn_wnoUZuSVcmfum0hakSL6clMTqM4nioHEr30xw3oI__gefHB6jkhZytXz9YxIEOEAEbeosC8AqjAhLYgY0t5bkg-lZlzdQWzQe6XhfjHEsoimNRGGe92DfhThnomwQLc8Ds7xMjCpt6gHoERDgAnXXFMOYhFctzeZMn-Qgqdz12FhzVT_tN5Hu0I/s4032/IMG_4679.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSymn_wnoUZuSVcmfum0hakSL6clMTqM4nioHEr30xw3oI__gefHB6jkhZytXz9YxIEOEAEbeosC8AqjAhLYgY0t5bkg-lZlzdQWzQe6XhfjHEsoimNRGGe92DfhThnomwQLc8Ds7xMjCpt6gHoERDgAnXXFMOYhFctzeZMn-Qgqdz12FhzVT_tN5Hu0I/s320/IMG_4679.HEIC" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Baggage floor pans installed</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih83tuwD85C2ANftgQboUE6gVe3aQdWCfbYv0bmNXYDaTj5dNqnt2_GHuwkbAXnvW7GzdyHjytL2DCRZfdX6QSoMieUNFQ-rpRM2C-iLX96wkc-GnnJMWf-mG_x4JxEIEAy5JnHBJR70RCAV1S6bDkhy67aepuXBeGWS5Rx38cFspJoWEmaQ9evqcp-eQ/s4032/IMG_4671.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih83tuwD85C2ANftgQboUE6gVe3aQdWCfbYv0bmNXYDaTj5dNqnt2_GHuwkbAXnvW7GzdyHjytL2DCRZfdX6QSoMieUNFQ-rpRM2C-iLX96wkc-GnnJMWf-mG_x4JxEIEAy5JnHBJR70RCAV1S6bDkhy67aepuXBeGWS5Rx38cFspJoWEmaQ9evqcp-eQ/s320/IMG_4671.HEIC" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Inspection cover plate</td></tr></tbody></table><p>The aircraft dataplate was riveted on with a stainless steel backer plate. This is located under the tail on the pilot side.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD6r4ZXRO8ULC9rjiUcpMHE6UucBDZH9sIjzSrAt773eDSmo0HsUeyZlVujxW55D8iN5rkovZ037oliiUuMkXry8vBO7q-VMPNo_coXw7ZZbXj2i__qqYr3A8zuDPfM6zAFNbW6xUT5f9zJPPLR7nBaeoEW0Csze0qds1Orm0JY6wWij26ljrOJqvsDGg/s4032/IMG_4681.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD6r4ZXRO8ULC9rjiUcpMHE6UucBDZH9sIjzSrAt773eDSmo0HsUeyZlVujxW55D8iN5rkovZ037oliiUuMkXry8vBO7q-VMPNo_coXw7ZZbXj2i__qqYr3A8zuDPfM6zAFNbW6xUT5f9zJPPLR7nBaeoEW0Csze0qds1Orm0JY6wWij26ljrOJqvsDGg/s320/IMG_4681.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>The Garmin GPS antenna was torqued down. Also applied a very thin bead of silicone caulk on the bottom side prior to torqueing the screws to keep it weatherproof. There is a thin metal plate under the fabric that serves as a ground plane. The transponder/ADSB antenna on the bottom side was also torqued down after first making and installing a foam gasket to seal up any gaps between it and the fuselage.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilluOlJ2GV6Rkubr1QlotiWxCdcq6Ich52x1FL2ejAd1k55CrWGrnhIsce-o23uMaI1pGIcXjX715cnCaSEMkfj-AqXuwSQ8l5bImAeZ4yZAJDSxVe8Q2O3ehd18sIebkwsxqHx1PS6-ccKQePAU_8o2tutNxcl34Ct7iSGL-aOE6NSLuxCSDdsbyV-8U/s4032/IMG_4680.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilluOlJ2GV6Rkubr1QlotiWxCdcq6Ich52x1FL2ejAd1k55CrWGrnhIsce-o23uMaI1pGIcXjX715cnCaSEMkfj-AqXuwSQ8l5bImAeZ4yZAJDSxVe8Q2O3ehd18sIebkwsxqHx1PS6-ccKQePAU_8o2tutNxcl34Ct7iSGL-aOE6NSLuxCSDdsbyV-8U/s320/IMG_4680.HEIC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Final install of GPS antenna</td></tr></tbody></table></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGhaF1dJZdcw05mMkwBODfoo6jO2zq0sxzLsRQH1noCsAw0UaCDY3qPfNhSSrXnTzPIeKEibD3KcErRCDE9qR3tH1US1gD4Dx2A61dcbxg5uzwezpzroO92HkBntJk8Zc_rd-OGZle6XgVWwdIDySOUMuyyQIU1qVMIpBLd0gWhtFB2y85DXwJjbz56M0/s4032/IMG_4678.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGhaF1dJZdcw05mMkwBODfoo6jO2zq0sxzLsRQH1noCsAw0UaCDY3qPfNhSSrXnTzPIeKEibD3KcErRCDE9qR3tH1US1gD4Dx2A61dcbxg5uzwezpzroO92HkBntJk8Zc_rd-OGZle6XgVWwdIDySOUMuyyQIU1qVMIpBLd0gWhtFB2y85DXwJjbz56M0/s320/IMG_4678.HEIC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Final install of Transponder/ADSB antenna</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Adhesive labels for the fuel valves were made and applied to the triangular fuel cutoff plate.</div></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqDeOLvOn7orU7sOfAqNTkUej8lm_3fOc4Exic4VjohTWimBfmx7Gb3TvMFo8Xy7waObxtHb2VW2_2okZ1rMGv3ysJHd7D1ayUoYNoM_7NudpYRr5zpdsvU91z6_0gyP15lXahhLA1Nu5fYnrLgd3XkWn3-vI1h1EVpamMZqpVP0IkReF9zXwpES7ggj0/s4032/IMG_4685.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqDeOLvOn7orU7sOfAqNTkUej8lm_3fOc4Exic4VjohTWimBfmx7Gb3TvMFo8Xy7waObxtHb2VW2_2okZ1rMGv3ysJHd7D1ayUoYNoM_7NudpYRr5zpdsvU91z6_0gyP15lXahhLA1Nu5fYnrLgd3XkWn3-vI1h1EVpamMZqpVP0IkReF9zXwpES7ggj0/s320/IMG_4685.HEIC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Descriptive labels applied</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div>Did some cleanup of PTT wire routing to the left flight control stick. Will need to do the same for the right stick. Hours: 15.5</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2A7z8umwrJJC--2WikBmUiUKVKFhcFP_B9K2JNVBXIkyVgpgCyHvT3_GtFlbPSVGHlWwXJu8x86xkYweSoqu-gVMJjxVyE7qv88QrSJYbI8iSJ_V_rPb9DA5TH28SvkW6bs8fYNoSSWzwU3nfo4iwt9qNHS_pay8ucd2qlgaY5NAlTY5N18xuWwylX6U/s4032/IMG_4683.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2A7z8umwrJJC--2WikBmUiUKVKFhcFP_B9K2JNVBXIkyVgpgCyHvT3_GtFlbPSVGHlWwXJu8x86xkYweSoqu-gVMJjxVyE7qv88QrSJYbI8iSJ_V_rPb9DA5TH28SvkW6bs8fYNoSSWzwU3nfo4iwt9qNHS_pay8ucd2qlgaY5NAlTY5N18xuWwylX6U/s320/IMG_4683.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div>EBODETTEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06871691053777617092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133268871006759427.post-22610856113337642732023-07-09T14:56:00.004-04:002023-07-09T14:56:43.213-04:00Window, fairings, latch, antenna, etcThe left triangle-shaped window was installed. A very thin gasketing was applied to the inside before screwing on the window to help seal it.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt_9hIxl2QfLdrKRtHOAXRAgM_1rsJdlYH6mv5o183ueDNnyupOPLGWUCFWuLCfuvQKYJaVylFZ8_hUBcdGzlFT4NqVtSVFej3IGjw7h-bpUdZHDCcjAOGT7tc8lJ7ghSdmxyWXwdHqdr4Vrs-3Yi9UmHPsCqB4HxYbsKXnnD_KHVmWS5e-Q1Wf8VL9zU/s4032/IMG_4654.HEIC" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt_9hIxl2QfLdrKRtHOAXRAgM_1rsJdlYH6mv5o183ueDNnyupOPLGWUCFWuLCfuvQKYJaVylFZ8_hUBcdGzlFT4NqVtSVFej3IGjw7h-bpUdZHDCcjAOGT7tc8lJ7ghSdmxyWXwdHqdr4Vrs-3Yi9UmHPsCqB4HxYbsKXnnD_KHVmWS5e-Q1Wf8VL9zU/s320/IMG_4654.HEIC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Michael applying gasketing around window opening </td></tr></tbody></table><div><div><br /></div><div>Two fiberglass fairings were installed. These were previously painted white, and these fairings clean up the area between the windshield and wing root. A large hole was also drilled in the top of the pieces to accommodate the wing's clevis pin (This pin is removed to fold the wings back).</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtRj5iUbRtWyrixyaYKurg83b3E3XHABUXwGyKKSPw20dKwirFbABz83nSl6cmvh7ShqKI9CkX8aGcMQuwy5d5k7SFgBIJnvFo4mUNKC9vXhPz1ebK7RV6EIItVUEwulMwJj_aV5wbn0Ox0tMcnOA5MpFXkhd0aW03NamupNCfUjAeWU-kMW_sBkKgpJ8/s4032/IMG_4665.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtRj5iUbRtWyrixyaYKurg83b3E3XHABUXwGyKKSPw20dKwirFbABz83nSl6cmvh7ShqKI9CkX8aGcMQuwy5d5k7SFgBIJnvFo4mUNKC9vXhPz1ebK7RV6EIItVUEwulMwJj_aV5wbn0Ox0tMcnOA5MpFXkhd0aW03NamupNCfUjAeWU-kMW_sBkKgpJ8/s320/IMG_4665.HEIC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Curved fiberglass fairing installed</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>The sensor for our bingo fuel indicator was glued to the header tank in a position that is about 1/3 down from the top. This is our best guess for position and we may move it up or down later based on later testing. We don't want it placed too near the top or else we can get false triggers if a wing tank becomes unported during descents and/or turns, but we don't want it too low as we want to have ample time to respond to a low-fuel condition.</div><div><br /></div><div>We are going to remake the rear baggage walls as the ones previously made don't fit well (holes no longer line up after fabric shrinking), and we want to make the sides a little bit longer. Some planning was done for this, and we're now waiting for some parts to arrive before fabricating this.</div><div><br /></div><div>We had an issue when installing the door latch for the left door. The position of the door latch was 180 degrees off when drilled, and it couldn't be rotated 180 degrees because the drilled hole was slightly off-center. So to fix this part, the holes in the two parts were filled using a TIG welding machine, and then redrilled with the latch in the correct position. These parts will be painted black before installation.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhciwJ0P06EhpFTlnozvvnQpdEDpp2RHW2cempzFUTZcKdhcLXWfAtUKbp0OYvdb-ShTxq2aw8c3pExfAIOb9i3jCCCN9YcYbTt6JGLqVzuiD6I29ZKR16vD0VCPNmU0TEGhyjMiDAK2Wlts3Kuzcd5IfBBMkspdLVl7lq7MH8jkfPkmg6BVGgHPreA57I/s4032/IMG_4660.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhciwJ0P06EhpFTlnozvvnQpdEDpp2RHW2cempzFUTZcKdhcLXWfAtUKbp0OYvdb-ShTxq2aw8c3pExfAIOb9i3jCCCN9YcYbTt6JGLqVzuiD6I29ZKR16vD0VCPNmU0TEGhyjMiDAK2Wlts3Kuzcd5IfBBMkspdLVl7lq7MH8jkfPkmg6BVGgHPreA57I/s320/IMG_4660.HEIC" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Closing off a hole in the latch</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Two inspection plates were previously painted, but had tons of dust in the paint coat, so these were polished up to get rid of the blemishes.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigkZON1YeZpiqmTRXvJUMfuy3paVHTHfnZjs_nbFPB4ezjjwmRStEg7yDmGHWHXC4B7c2ccqyliC9vZhfROYyjmiM0KwIsf7SASySJjmLj2rP7lCYHc1TtsqOVND0L0wLph2lRvI-UkgDb0zMf_dKWk6W4QmxI2XU4w7fBkZUiEL--xWQY8SN9kDhJsx0/s4032/IMG_4661.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigkZON1YeZpiqmTRXvJUMfuy3paVHTHfnZjs_nbFPB4ezjjwmRStEg7yDmGHWHXC4B7c2ccqyliC9vZhfROYyjmiM0KwIsf7SASySJjmLj2rP7lCYHc1TtsqOVND0L0wLph2lRvI-UkgDb0zMf_dKWk6W4QmxI2XU4w7fBkZUiEL--xWQY8SN9kDhJsx0/s320/IMG_4661.HEIC" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Inspection plates polished</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>We are adding an inspection hole and plate in the bottom floor of our baggage compartment. This allows for easy inspection of the lower antenna (for ADSB), and the battery vent ports. We had previously thought that we could just remove the floor to inspect these, but found that it is impossible to do this without also removing some flap pulleys in the fuselage. So adding this inspection port will make inspections much easier in the future.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWFp4yIn5gh8YS9-AJrG-NE-HN-ErNu0YtW8Twz0XeuEuWgXJUB31VP_l1wGLUiBQ3ZFlmmVDIW2yGop62Od490RVwV4kUD9WB_dOA1nR08K85o3AV4hoxdiR3zr6Cj7hXlEpJkB_xjfTETkoQ36IVDsHZ9aEb4XaeX-Wd544P04IiOHdAqAIdtU8F-gY/s4032/IMG_4667.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWFp4yIn5gh8YS9-AJrG-NE-HN-ErNu0YtW8Twz0XeuEuWgXJUB31VP_l1wGLUiBQ3ZFlmmVDIW2yGop62Od490RVwV4kUD9WB_dOA1nR08K85o3AV4hoxdiR3zr6Cj7hXlEpJkB_xjfTETkoQ36IVDsHZ9aEb4XaeX-Wd544P04IiOHdAqAIdtU8F-gY/s320/IMG_4667.HEIC" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hole cut out in the baggage floor</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>The com antenna (with its base now painted) was installed in the (newly painted) turtledeck. Hours: </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhozfs-nz-IbwdS1cwxxZCFtfSLEcw5DVXZ0oiMI-Gv-VFcztPvw20nGLYL706slgJuaU87olI7az2cGx3xTHBgRogWYSCptvDqKEu3UriupuytpUXwDnBdRVIZc9HU4-lyqWemFbTzEe8HG_Rvdk53vabslTTSWqCxcir8zLUYFItXOzHgIsqCvztncj0/s4032/IMG_4668.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhozfs-nz-IbwdS1cwxxZCFtfSLEcw5DVXZ0oiMI-Gv-VFcztPvw20nGLYL706slgJuaU87olI7az2cGx3xTHBgRogWYSCptvDqKEu3UriupuytpUXwDnBdRVIZc9HU4-lyqWemFbTzEe8HG_Rvdk53vabslTTSWqCxcir8zLUYFItXOzHgIsqCvztncj0/s320/IMG_4668.HEIC" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Com antenna installed</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>A few cover plates are in the process of being made. Each plates will close off part of the opening for each pulley in the wings. Hours: 25</div><div><br /></div></div>EBODETTEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06871691053777617092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133268871006759427.post-57248231054897056372023-07-04T09:50:00.000-04:002023-07-04T09:50:18.772-04:00Fuel lines, Painting, Window, Door<p>Finished up some priming and painting (vestal white) on several parts, including the aluminum turtledeck, two butt-rib fairings, two wing cuff fairings, and the comm. antenna base. This completes all the painting, minus a few inspection plates that will be done later.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicPX3i9vFyLbghmDU6tDb9ffzM83zRU63LK53ccjsHJK5T8zb3ZU1CPhSrjR1tmr06kGa9laHlis7-bwS_JkUhGzB_MyOqH399l4TCfv0mT0Rp99uIDMOfmXUOhtLVA6P0kbS7lfq29nN7GS8UQ8BvQ0_IO9KZ29tV850aefMHXaRH_knC5ZJ7yjHUZjo/s4032/IMG_4652.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicPX3i9vFyLbghmDU6tDb9ffzM83zRU63LK53ccjsHJK5T8zb3ZU1CPhSrjR1tmr06kGa9laHlis7-bwS_JkUhGzB_MyOqH399l4TCfv0mT0Rp99uIDMOfmXUOhtLVA6P0kbS7lfq29nN7GS8UQ8BvQ0_IO9KZ29tV850aefMHXaRH_knC5ZJ7yjHUZjo/s320/IMG_4652.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>The right side Lexan window was installed (riveted in place). The left side wasn't installed yet because we were still using the opening for easy access to the fuel lines on that side.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsLI7nA0HPkkJVPbuIUVUl4gLnfAuiU86kTrkZKXM4XU57AeTGeBJ8FUbi1ivnuDhJzkK9i-qXvFbDo8WVWT-_NFSHOhUuGQFwVshnQPl6-RtuNY1H9vxYWdTelim0E8uu-XjhRDDDDbzyCtX8b0fisWcq-ceXr6ExV4DYsjMbEgv8UGFO7us2zqWh0yQ/s4032/IMG_0324.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsLI7nA0HPkkJVPbuIUVUl4gLnfAuiU86kTrkZKXM4XU57AeTGeBJ8FUbi1ivnuDhJzkK9i-qXvFbDo8WVWT-_NFSHOhUuGQFwVshnQPl6-RtuNY1H9vxYWdTelim0E8uu-XjhRDDDDbzyCtX8b0fisWcq-ceXr6ExV4DYsjMbEgv8UGFO7us2zqWh0yQ/s320/IMG_0324.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDtX7ca2IrS7e2YGPrjAYmEN6r_SzlFREfLnpPaUwa6YGgykd2hJHOfZDXeMHK_5jaLLnxMTR9h56Ga6pclIKw-KBr4NuMOM-IVUgHih90hJ-nNR97X-rwXT-OdG8eKnNBxL9lGLxfuPj9C0ogheq5y4Gqc5nVg3gcXzsLVCKn43tqltbiAdM81l4UQHc/s4032/IMG_0325.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDtX7ca2IrS7e2YGPrjAYmEN6r_SzlFREfLnpPaUwa6YGgykd2hJHOfZDXeMHK_5jaLLnxMTR9h56Ga6pclIKw-KBr4NuMOM-IVUgHih90hJ-nNR97X-rwXT-OdG8eKnNBxL9lGLxfuPj9C0ogheq5y4Gqc5nVg3gcXzsLVCKn43tqltbiAdM81l4UQHc/s320/IMG_0325.HEIC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Clear plexiglass window riveted in place</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Fuel lines were run from the left wing to the header tank which included a cutoff valve. This valve will normally be left open, but can be closed when the plane is parked on a slope to prevent fuel from cross-flowing from one wing into the other. We determined that it is nearly impossible to reach this valve when seated and buckled in as it is directly behind the pilot. So as a safety feature, we added a control cable for push/pull control of the valve. This allows the valve to be opened if it is inadvertently left closed prior to takeoff.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm3euDv8CqlvFyBqE-yZg72uuM3GECjyHFCJjzw33l8jDZ0n9Fzzu6KRrCr6fyeuDcNemgVXSIXM7NQrAsuVlUPWHP7LbLnhVbpCy9ptsStDSqBBaDryYpUK8pzhcL58K51jx2dxp7tPADWXFT1_F-g3rEsEVoG2HuhhWE8eVvk-tyFKFTXrRTB3BvKPw/s4032/IMG_4644.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm3euDv8CqlvFyBqE-yZg72uuM3GECjyHFCJjzw33l8jDZ0n9Fzzu6KRrCr6fyeuDcNemgVXSIXM7NQrAsuVlUPWHP7LbLnhVbpCy9ptsStDSqBBaDryYpUK8pzhcL58K51jx2dxp7tPADWXFT1_F-g3rEsEVoG2HuhhWE8eVvk-tyFKFTXrRTB3BvKPw/s320/IMG_4644.HEIC" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Red pull knob installed next to the main fuel cutoff switch</td></tr></tbody></table><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcsnR35ETV9K81yPCouB77So4HwDZJyCR-IbE6A6EzAJ310iRvkODUoSPkel5VoCSL4WWWJm5h5D63Oqxh3EZ9gmrr5mCbG1Yd1cUCo7J4tfmn77AvAIY7du5vJcNEjhROmsJYyZkjVA3p1sinPjEjVokJ_vfbkveN23rA_YyplEc5OG9wW_3L7RSc4K0/s4032/IMG_4642.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcsnR35ETV9K81yPCouB77So4HwDZJyCR-IbE6A6EzAJ310iRvkODUoSPkel5VoCSL4WWWJm5h5D63Oqxh3EZ9gmrr5mCbG1Yd1cUCo7J4tfmn77AvAIY7du5vJcNEjhROmsJYyZkjVA3p1sinPjEjVokJ_vfbkveN23rA_YyplEc5OG9wW_3L7RSc4K0/s320/IMG_4642.HEIC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ed tightening a stop nut for the cross-flow cutoff valve</td></tr></tbody></table><br />The pilot side door was installed. We found a tiny crack in the Lexan near one of the rivets after installing the door. A tiny hole was drilled in the Lexan at the end of the crack to prevent it from spreading. Hours: 30</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeCC4_i3ZlPsq0Y1vxn0Kl0lzfis_OgwLbJOYxOOeXSMMKHKgHYC-oX9vQVd2oSBzR38RK6BfL7oYeYNUAC8BbnbA5IrC4axwX_K4Dg7boNb5iNex8xO-6ob3LaGiQ_CZfHGoEydHxOBkOyQpW6I7iFegJPaL8uqf76ylAVz69reWtmU-Xa_WGbnriDBY/s4032/IMG_4649.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeCC4_i3ZlPsq0Y1vxn0Kl0lzfis_OgwLbJOYxOOeXSMMKHKgHYC-oX9vQVd2oSBzR38RK6BfL7oYeYNUAC8BbnbA5IrC4axwX_K4Dg7boNb5iNex8xO-6ob3LaGiQ_CZfHGoEydHxOBkOyQpW6I7iFegJPaL8uqf76ylAVz69reWtmU-Xa_WGbnriDBY/s320/IMG_4649.HEIC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Michael drilling small hole in Lexan</td></tr></tbody></table><br />EBODETTEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06871691053777617092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133268871006759427.post-88533345015633916142023-06-28T18:47:00.003-04:002023-07-04T09:19:18.119-04:00Pitot-Static and AOA lines, Fuel lines, Turtedeck Clips, Priming<p>After taking a week off from the project for vacation time, we got back to work on the airplane.</p><p>We fixed the blue tubing that was inadvertently damaged when opening/closing the wing. This tubing was for our angle-of-attack (AOA) sensor. The bad section was cut out, and the tubing ends were then spliced together with a coupler fitting. Once repaired, the Pitot tubing (green) and AOA tubing (blue) were run from the wing to the Garmin GSU25 (which is attached to the back of the G3). A static line (clear tubing) was also run from the GSU25 to a spot behind the panel. The Pitot and static tubes have Teed connections that run to our backup instrument, the Garmin G5.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4kGfn3Emwg7HaVIkcWtp4JNMseUSM3Io9OVo-jupTooPCbgOVLFdMavTEIzGrDAcVgQ5J3nrpHf_0kCZjmD7PXCHTzArADhWgL6ggBoHR2H_1UnDKZT4cygyq5z_HzR5-R_54OpNM2vomN0WVzip_1m1we2VPKgQnRXCvYdY3YVaV8Ilg4zJQ3AQTPOU/s4032/IMG_0316.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4kGfn3Emwg7HaVIkcWtp4JNMseUSM3Io9OVo-jupTooPCbgOVLFdMavTEIzGrDAcVgQ5J3nrpHf_0kCZjmD7PXCHTzArADhWgL6ggBoHR2H_1UnDKZT4cygyq5z_HzR5-R_54OpNM2vomN0WVzip_1m1we2VPKgQnRXCvYdY3YVaV8Ilg4zJQ3AQTPOU/s320/IMG_0316.HEIC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pitot, AOA, and Static lines installed</td></tr></tbody></table><p>We riveted on a couple of small clips to the turtledeck. This should help keep the turtledeck secured in the center since the spacing between quarter turn fasteners was a bit long.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisXLO6cHOR0BxEIrirJX827KvJp6TloEuTYndv6s06MVSziK0fbCaMzfaoivsbbSsgtDel1hmGEcTS2O1fepyzQqovetz_9Bu5IVjHBh70q8ND7nRcD5YU-gy7AK6r5q6EEQeC-MC3EBG56g3juUkFL1hwaaHPNFE0U7E_46vhzEI5jhaqgpGM02dJBek/s4032/IMG_4625.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisXLO6cHOR0BxEIrirJX827KvJp6TloEuTYndv6s06MVSziK0fbCaMzfaoivsbbSsgtDel1hmGEcTS2O1fepyzQqovetz_9Bu5IVjHBh70q8ND7nRcD5YU-gy7AK6r5q6EEQeC-MC3EBG56g3juUkFL1hwaaHPNFE0U7E_46vhzEI5jhaqgpGM02dJBek/s320/IMG_4625.HEIC" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Clips added to the turtledeck.</td></tr></tbody></table><p>On the passenger side, a few new fuel hoses were made. The upper one is for a vent line to the tank, and the lower line is the fuel outlet port. The vent line was tricky as it had to be routed under the root rib to avoid being pinched when opening and closing the wing. We found that a 150 degree hose end allowed the hose to be routed nicely back on itself. Protective Tessa tape was applied around the hose to give it some extra protection where it runs under the root web. A secondary protective sleeve was also applied around part of the fuel and vent lines to prevent any chafing when opening and closing the wing.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Eg0pbi3z9Kyqgz8KZsOlawg7IkL0XCPlbrWL0GvI1ByNp8-3gsFssC79hxPkP3GmmhxcsR6GsHQEkgVeSzGr1jEdf_q9RBZSjZ3LX-__Tfa9udhI3hk90_pBCZBMkCLRAQD4qQorgnwehfP4i6ZZG036NPjOGyVCHf6sGCVSoDUIAx2ZejHtfFmWydo/s4032/IMG_4630.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Eg0pbi3z9Kyqgz8KZsOlawg7IkL0XCPlbrWL0GvI1ByNp8-3gsFssC79hxPkP3GmmhxcsR6GsHQEkgVeSzGr1jEdf_q9RBZSjZ3LX-__Tfa9udhI3hk90_pBCZBMkCLRAQD4qQorgnwehfP4i6ZZG036NPjOGyVCHf6sGCVSoDUIAx2ZejHtfFmWydo/s320/IMG_4630.HEIC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vent (left) and fuel line (right) connected</td></tr></tbody></table><p>A few parts were primed, including two fairings (used where the wing and windscreen meet), and the Com antenna base. A few pinholes were found in the fairings, which is pretty typical for fiberglass parts. These were fixed, sanded, and another coat of primer applied. Hours: 14</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKar-p5snJpUwFh9YBbQQt2MfaJ206TsgjwO6UNvRn-qjGGOusotda3tWzGY8RtQG--V3Hj-M1hXmuztDrgo8AnNkfrwtrTcWz0MgqBlXSGzsjLMoE2lofEKVxkdU30bhTSHoQwENH2HAp9l7kkm9GSVUw4gJ3PVkIYLOXUEFvsJ6fbvYbphssPl-vxzo/s4032/IMG_4624.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKar-p5snJpUwFh9YBbQQt2MfaJ206TsgjwO6UNvRn-qjGGOusotda3tWzGY8RtQG--V3Hj-M1hXmuztDrgo8AnNkfrwtrTcWz0MgqBlXSGzsjLMoE2lofEKVxkdU30bhTSHoQwENH2HAp9l7kkm9GSVUw4gJ3PVkIYLOXUEFvsJ6fbvYbphssPl-vxzo/s320/IMG_4624.HEIC" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">3 primed parts</td></tr></tbody></table>EBODETTEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06871691053777617092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133268871006759427.post-6634631295166499412023-06-15T15:18:00.004-04:002023-06-15T15:24:54.586-04:00Glare shield, Fuel lines, W&B check<p>Another fuel hose connection was completed, and we now have a shut-off valve between the left wing and header tank. This shut-off valve can be closed to prevent fuel from cross-feeding between the wings if parked on a slope. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgK6RA9L5VoSIWlK6oJndxZLzf0o7cQ99ean33QXl_gjE1siDE_Jzz4Ncwh7gDsCzykU3DEtSzx87X5FEXhM8kTtPz_STuBk-eVBSy4EADaNwgOf2HcYK7eYrPQHX_t4Iifn4Qj2tzNZdF3-oIj4A1bVugCQC6CK1N6TaqUEJZOfGqLMJc7q9RuT5F/s4032/IMG_4589.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgK6RA9L5VoSIWlK6oJndxZLzf0o7cQ99ean33QXl_gjE1siDE_Jzz4Ncwh7gDsCzykU3DEtSzx87X5FEXhM8kTtPz_STuBk-eVBSy4EADaNwgOf2HcYK7eYrPQHX_t4Iifn4Qj2tzNZdF3-oIj4A1bVugCQC6CK1N6TaqUEJZOfGqLMJc7q9RuT5F/s320/IMG_4589.HEIC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fuel hose from right tank to shut-off valve</td></tr></tbody></table><p>A flat black vinyl covering was applied to the glare shield, and two small GPS antennas (backups for the G3x and G5) were installed on top. A test fit of the glare shield was done and we're happy with how it looks. Final installation of the glare-shield will wait until we finish some other work behind the panel (pitot-static routing and wiring cleanup). We also removed a protective film covering from the windshield so we can finally see out the front windshield!</p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixcgR69s6SJ0eVfPWZ59cKMKj5yGkt-h7B0Inen872sDWe37ZuSPTmeC-nZo-lAagdHDt74vdMu81AJ_cenDlKglVKMIb0Wd7MFDv0pGnFByPrdnmidZJCK88IDKY_MJrgjLpnCzhJh0hj4M6w8Zf3EwFL_99jvoy8f95D9SOR_xzXHdZUB5ltymN0/s4032/IMG_4591.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixcgR69s6SJ0eVfPWZ59cKMKj5yGkt-h7B0Inen872sDWe37ZuSPTmeC-nZo-lAagdHDt74vdMu81AJ_cenDlKglVKMIb0Wd7MFDv0pGnFByPrdnmidZJCK88IDKY_MJrgjLpnCzhJh0hj4M6w8Zf3EwFL_99jvoy8f95D9SOR_xzXHdZUB5ltymN0/s320/IMG_4591.HEIC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Flat black glare shield in place</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p>Next we did a quick check of the weight and balance to see where we stand now. The plane is a bit heavier than average, which was expected to some degree because of our choice of engine and nose-gear, plus the added auto-pilot. Right now, the empty plane weighs 808.6 lbs and it will gain a few more pounds before completion. The empty CG is currently about 10.8 inches aft of the datum, which falls nicely in the target range (9" to 15.5" inches). A quick check with added passengers and fuel indicates that we are in decent shape, but we'll do more exact calculations once everything is complete. Hours: 4.5</p>EBODETTEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06871691053777617092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133268871006759427.post-10275475164455488262023-06-14T09:09:00.006-04:002023-06-14T09:11:28.912-04:00Flap gap seals, Fuel lines<p>Now that the flaps are finally installed, we decided to install the flap gap seals, which are aluminum strips that span the gap between the wing and the flaps. We had previously primed and painted these pieces, so all we had to do was rivet them to the wings.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5Mvt7joy99z7goLZMiKNoBZvuufek9svpl208Cg-pyUfrMkLX9HeXguTNJepZOltXZgx-Q8BX9OJz5RPIwgZpBfy86rFD2y43X7y-NV0j_pUm06O0_TM-3uLixFmoBinYNvGKCaGLrJfXKobdJMpNfzwM4AWfzsPnOIES85rZ5X-fCkr67y7jXdm1/s4032/IMG_4584.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5Mvt7joy99z7goLZMiKNoBZvuufek9svpl208Cg-pyUfrMkLX9HeXguTNJepZOltXZgx-Q8BX9OJz5RPIwgZpBfy86rFD2y43X7y-NV0j_pUm06O0_TM-3uLixFmoBinYNvGKCaGLrJfXKobdJMpNfzwM4AWfzsPnOIES85rZ5X-fCkr67y7jXdm1/s320/IMG_4584.HEIC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Flap gap seals installed</td></tr></tbody></table><p>More time was spent planning out the fuel lines from the wings to the header tank. The wings were folded several times during this process as we need to ensure that the hose routing and hose lengths will accommodate folding of the wings. Hose ends were attached to complete two of the hoses that run to the header tank. We are waiting on parts to finish the remaining hoses.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcg7FDJ2Yq7vqKGW_FCsdiRaynsdaC0I1i-FVEcZIhTW9Su_WlA8edYHM79Ky7AGAEVVd0ERxLSj6JBC7BnHrvzhXYL3zOHBgENLhQuItsMzXCInOXEOMzJyWmJmWTKhG6ZKDLmtREeJ4qHOA5FABOXn7NcAzwv6SGvn8uYpPjKhG5wEJdeIZsijBo/s4032/IMG_4579.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcg7FDJ2Yq7vqKGW_FCsdiRaynsdaC0I1i-FVEcZIhTW9Su_WlA8edYHM79Ky7AGAEVVd0ERxLSj6JBC7BnHrvzhXYL3zOHBgENLhQuItsMzXCInOXEOMzJyWmJmWTKhG6ZKDLmtREeJ4qHOA5FABOXn7NcAzwv6SGvn8uYpPjKhG5wEJdeIZsijBo/s320/IMG_4579.HEIC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Right angle connectors installed on upper hoses</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Additionally, work has started on installation of the rear baggage panels. We found that a few attachment holes that were drilled into these panels no longer line up with the holes in the chassis tabs. This may have been due to flexing of the tubes that occurred when shrinking the fuselage fabric. We may just remake that panel as we have some spare aluminum sheet.</div><div><br /></div><div>Work is also underway on installation of the glare-shield. Some right angle brackets were made to help support the glare-shield along the front edge. Hours: 9</div>EBODETTEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06871691053777617092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133268871006759427.post-38155004127188826542023-06-12T09:27:00.002-04:002023-06-14T09:10:35.386-04:00Fairings, Wing wiring, Flap hinges, AOA tubing, Seatbelts, Fuel lines, Door latches<p> A couple of fiberglass fairings were trimmed to fit. These fairings connect the butt rib to the windshield and clean up the area there. Attachment holes were drilled in the fairing and the windshield using a drill bit for plastic. After trimming, pinholes in the fiberglass pieces were filled with dry-micro.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc-XyfLI0_TuG2-mPhSJuxxFTVbQRGYwgCaX5ltU-aI9NBj3ZVXye2apn26W_GIOk019AgNJIi6_rDkNEltF1kge3DIbhVFidYCeRLd5Jk4aNyVur6TbL1TZpjB1V2lMHkxJr_QoJQwT0p2imcuGQvSr1DXwc5AVVnKAfEw5lpQ2047WzLXs-kuQJz/s4032/IMG_4544.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc-XyfLI0_TuG2-mPhSJuxxFTVbQRGYwgCaX5ltU-aI9NBj3ZVXye2apn26W_GIOk019AgNJIi6_rDkNEltF1kge3DIbhVFidYCeRLd5Jk4aNyVur6TbL1TZpjB1V2lMHkxJr_QoJQwT0p2imcuGQvSr1DXwc5AVVnKAfEw5lpQ2047WzLXs-kuQJz/s320/IMG_4544.HEIC" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fitting of fiberglass root-wing fairings</td></tr></tbody></table><p>The navigation and beacon lights were installed in the wing tips and wired up to the switches in the panel. A minor mistake was made by wiring up the green light to the pilot side wing, but quickly found this during test and swapped the lights so they were correct. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUj-1R5HmSK9ihBO_MqRUgaFE99CKYffs310ng9bQMOE4akVXYZTBYi6KFAVK5KFJcShZ3OKN_tKIwEtQZHIG7fIQvPecDhu_MjGejhRFT1gRU7kSCaykZ3Oqj4tQdf1exkb5-9D_gez2HO-t70RsbVOyJqJbnjU_WAAez9DX6N8TH0CvD_9aUkHTb/s4032/IMG_4545.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUj-1R5HmSK9ihBO_MqRUgaFE99CKYffs310ng9bQMOE4akVXYZTBYi6KFAVK5KFJcShZ3OKN_tKIwEtQZHIG7fIQvPecDhu_MjGejhRFT1gRU7kSCaykZ3Oqj4tQdf1exkb5-9D_gez2HO-t70RsbVOyJqJbnjU_WAAez9DX6N8TH0CvD_9aUkHTb/s320/IMG_4545.HEIC" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Michael labeling wires for the Nav. lights</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Previously we mentioned that the flaps had too much friction, so we reamed out the bushing holes slightly, and also found some paint overspray in wing holes that we reamed out. After this work, the flaps now function nicely.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNpWLoAD-0zCZNieoWATqHpfs2VP3svn6sWyD5oydNZSP5vILVc3yWa9hStRjaq54l4O181ODhl472tLCBBN4wjMBfqPsUj1Q5WHRbiXfC-EhD-tcDdc-LrtB9b4G_7mAUhmSj-NmPTvaSgtiqQkCstYNz6UGntgsPy2FOWLwM4-uf8GqHBSEIyU_B/s4032/IMG_4549.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNpWLoAD-0zCZNieoWATqHpfs2VP3svn6sWyD5oydNZSP5vILVc3yWa9hStRjaq54l4O181ODhl472tLCBBN4wjMBfqPsUj1Q5WHRbiXfC-EhD-tcDdc-LrtB9b4G_7mAUhmSj-NmPTvaSgtiqQkCstYNz6UGntgsPy2FOWLwM4-uf8GqHBSEIyU_B/s320/IMG_4549.HEIC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Flap hinge works great now</td></tr></tbody></table><br />The door latches were painted a flat black (using plasti-dip paint) and one of them (previously drilled) was attached to the door. The strut-attach brackets were also painted.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO_hWYaO7I6qhu3AKNaW9GWstiwLa2P7DGYWqBdWXe8k2iiyxIMFVFEf_ErrP80bE_Pdwg4f8bCfaVvRiHiMcVfkWzkKjE2EurX--9G3FXiXAVyS2_lDqkWHxNa8GigPzDV0YoE42tl-jWHIZ-GqI-iQ38XQKOnG-UMWGMSr479ByMVOgL0vfqr4AT/s4032/IMG_0303.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2268" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO_hWYaO7I6qhu3AKNaW9GWstiwLa2P7DGYWqBdWXe8k2iiyxIMFVFEf_ErrP80bE_Pdwg4f8bCfaVvRiHiMcVfkWzkKjE2EurX--9G3FXiXAVyS2_lDqkWHxNa8GigPzDV0YoE42tl-jWHIZ-GqI-iQ38XQKOnG-UMWGMSr479ByMVOgL0vfqr4AT/s320/IMG_0303.HEIC" width="180" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Door latch painted flat black and attached</td></tr></tbody></table>d<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ7VWY0TC1yJmg5v2eqFx5p8AYoSdvIxuy2yZCVH5ihAJVF6zW1MOSP9OgGtK9jo__4Y4rIQikuXpuRJPKxXilY2FpHCwoPe4_m4xd6hZ4-quM63_9AdSiDNSVZ54GWSvbkX-YyusxD-VGRykoSp5deYziQERvBUkna4xdZl6KoGlEJpmanyr3ze08/s4032/IMG_0304.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2268" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ7VWY0TC1yJmg5v2eqFx5p8AYoSdvIxuy2yZCVH5ihAJVF6zW1MOSP9OgGtK9jo__4Y4rIQikuXpuRJPKxXilY2FpHCwoPe4_m4xd6hZ4-quM63_9AdSiDNSVZ54GWSvbkX-YyusxD-VGRykoSp5deYziQERvBUkna4xdZl6KoGlEJpmanyr3ze08/s320/IMG_0304.HEIC" width="180" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Strut attach brackets</td></tr></tbody></table><div><p>We ran into an issue with the tubing for the AOA line (which is run adjacent to the pitot line). While working on the routing of these tubes along with the fuel lines from the wings, the blue AOA line got pinched when attempting to fold the wings, which tore a nice hole in the tubing. We will repair this and adjust the routing to prevent this from happening again. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicA8iBHZ37HxsbXLrhlMgqqIZNOFoS7bz-weBg3pGeV2-uJ0inS6lA77kp4ksVRec4sosXgj_3EHu81sukSHZNDVuyCi6SPg6Olp5h8AuBHrGbQ3UUpHu8e1XvMnuPGULd3g986PEkPb7oF5A7pHJtJE6_ejlufmnA50AB8JFB4kp_PNnRBJYq274k/s4032/IMG_4550.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicA8iBHZ37HxsbXLrhlMgqqIZNOFoS7bz-weBg3pGeV2-uJ0inS6lA77kp4ksVRec4sosXgj_3EHu81sukSHZNDVuyCi6SPg6Olp5h8AuBHrGbQ3UUpHu8e1XvMnuPGULd3g986PEkPb7oF5A7pHJtJE6_ejlufmnA50AB8JFB4kp_PNnRBJYq274k/s320/IMG_4550.HEIC" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blue AOA tubing with a tear</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Seatbelts were installed and and all seatbelts torqued down.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGaIRmeMUYyOlAHnSJZ6D781y5Ve2CCpHejjU0aga86uoqOgLFovLrvrwfSq74lIm_gp1dglDeVyPDzHZyMCuoWLgzpdPgOMmcJ2dqfqE4yrwzAw65fzeunAui-IVCLXcSFZnq00KtsTYbZ5mGBXyrs0J9ZboFIwaSi4w8uwa5UPu7s2v5tCr5K1Jw/s4032/IMG_4551.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGaIRmeMUYyOlAHnSJZ6D781y5Ve2CCpHejjU0aga86uoqOgLFovLrvrwfSq74lIm_gp1dglDeVyPDzHZyMCuoWLgzpdPgOMmcJ2dqfqE4yrwzAw65fzeunAui-IVCLXcSFZnq00KtsTYbZ5mGBXyrs0J9ZboFIwaSi4w8uwa5UPu7s2v5tCr5K1Jw/s320/IMG_4551.HEIC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Michael installing seat belts</td></tr></tbody></table><p>We opened up the rear slot in tje butt-rib (using a dremel tool with sanding bit) to allow for the fuel fittings to rotate into position when the wings are folded/unfolded. Hours: 28</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWUiNv6mQdc1R2-0np3zqIktx0jVN4pr2BeR9AkDoZ8VX_AIttLjkR-fjApAkDxxneBZqp3lsH385FCQ8-Sd4bB4U0GD6q7DpU-22XCcbjw7fZXUrwP5rXDY5s83MYyPFxCSlLua5pxO_WwnH1TdTWbOcNX2w3aCBDuRUwzIefbIgQ2-sEWkPdNsGU/s4032/IMG_4553.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWUiNv6mQdc1R2-0np3zqIktx0jVN4pr2BeR9AkDoZ8VX_AIttLjkR-fjApAkDxxneBZqp3lsH385FCQ8-Sd4bB4U0GD6q7DpU-22XCcbjw7fZXUrwP5rXDY5s83MYyPFxCSlLua5pxO_WwnH1TdTWbOcNX2w3aCBDuRUwzIefbIgQ2-sEWkPdNsGU/s320/IMG_4553.HEIC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fuel line for right wing</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQuy9YbvqiYto_K2YWTFk1BZeUsRAL3UEDfZXRmyYr5EqG5kmbQGW-2sTDaoOzjoQ4c1tubwG6gA6M59KyGtgNxAHQQLB8JlfJIU72Sjy06oYS1TxzvwitW8x_N4DkO7F2de4hVFWQCBIctax5EvBu8e49Qx5xleZTsxNpmf8USKp5Vl-n7LsnlFBG/s4032/IMG_0299.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQuy9YbvqiYto_K2YWTFk1BZeUsRAL3UEDfZXRmyYr5EqG5kmbQGW-2sTDaoOzjoQ4c1tubwG6gA6M59KyGtgNxAHQQLB8JlfJIU72Sjy06oYS1TxzvwitW8x_N4DkO7F2de4hVFWQCBIctax5EvBu8e49Qx5xleZTsxNpmf8USKp5Vl-n7LsnlFBG/s320/IMG_0299.HEIC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ed checking fuel line routing while closing wing</td></tr></tbody></table></div>EBODETTEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06871691053777617092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133268871006759427.post-75150995390851686782023-06-05T19:50:00.002-04:002023-06-05T19:51:50.308-04:00Plane relocation, plus work on flaps, wiring, fairings <p> In prep for moving our plane to Sanford (TTA), we completed fabrication of travel struts. Two rear struts had previously been made, but we made a couple of front struts that attach from a landing gear mount to the spar tube. This adds some support when the wings are folded and make it safer for travel. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC1XsBn567bTulw4-ryvjXPvOb4d0pDJpbOb4KKA06tn2zNwZqw72phy8Vnx1K53bpUVmd2Abspv5JsHlqZYc3sqfYh0LUGbUYlgCEHYXzLpUK1r0lPVvsG68JkiW05UyYAxlFR8e45qDnsJ2cz9X4qhjqh0ctiy8_I3QODIVdNiGYSTVYMnAeh_fw/s4032/IMG_4514.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC1XsBn567bTulw4-ryvjXPvOb4d0pDJpbOb4KKA06tn2zNwZqw72phy8Vnx1K53bpUVmd2Abspv5JsHlqZYc3sqfYh0LUGbUYlgCEHYXzLpUK1r0lPVvsG68JkiW05UyYAxlFR8e45qDnsJ2cz9X4qhjqh0ctiy8_I3QODIVdNiGYSTVYMnAeh_fw/s320/IMG_4514.HEIC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Front travel strut attached</td></tr></tbody></table><br />We actually unfolded the wings to load the plane on the trailer as this keeps the center of gravity forward of the main gear. Once the plane was on the trailer and the front tied down, we folded the wings back and installed the travel struts. We then finished tying it down and successfully transported it to Sanford. This was a big accomplishment as this is the first time we trailered it with wings folded. This is the airport where we will be performing our initial test flights.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbUdKrhFlruuDi0GddHxIKEMBviF_iBNdquqNGCXpZncBGJZGjBQx6XZv3fHv3MI8paJtuhlk7tIBCH_oeFVO3NOTYn7yQwKgh8RL7MspN3SJ1xH7cWkSUE9m8bpbFeXofj5rvdKwzlq1zpTLPrKDSk011SUS0Ag5kNRWF7EWlL_pHoRoEZ4xdx5jv/s4032/IMG_4537.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbUdKrhFlruuDi0GddHxIKEMBviF_iBNdquqNGCXpZncBGJZGjBQx6XZv3fHv3MI8paJtuhlk7tIBCH_oeFVO3NOTYn7yQwKgh8RL7MspN3SJ1xH7cWkSUE9m8bpbFeXofj5rvdKwzlq1zpTLPrKDSk011SUS0Ag5kNRWF7EWlL_pHoRoEZ4xdx5jv/s320/IMG_4537.HEIC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Removing travel struts after towing</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo0MLu7Xz82gtHae5yCSF1GRCKSs8cAQscGHRDttPlv6XfI6l1SCWSmxq9hkj58TFDuttu163Q3Dk283MOvzLWcz2blHJGNAIaQWNpTN858UjbKn6H6HBBoAomyVc8DlgyRbNRWFB3vk7YPkbPvYMLDugyKG6MnQJ2ManGWjpabAuENZwKYCGbVAlN/s4032/IMG_4539.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2uluzKoFAXzdDCBmNr9fx_jpHKGqsXxjC5VNHr3oTQxOtr9e7BeHRGdrCKnSwBvFExprjWBSSzOgX-ralBiWitChr90FIt6SPQu1DWEtsiWQkMXPo3tFmqSacPICftI-avGUWsZ1mK9howbcXs_IGWJ2vegotdxf1maJZ2KviChrlRc8TTbKN60nj/s4032/IMG_4538.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2uluzKoFAXzdDCBmNr9fx_jpHKGqsXxjC5VNHr3oTQxOtr9e7BeHRGdrCKnSwBvFExprjWBSSzOgX-ralBiWitChr90FIt6SPQu1DWEtsiWQkMXPo3tFmqSacPICftI-avGUWsZ1mK9howbcXs_IGWJ2vegotdxf1maJZ2KviChrlRc8TTbKN60nj/s320/IMG_4538.HEIC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wing unfolding</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo0MLu7Xz82gtHae5yCSF1GRCKSs8cAQscGHRDttPlv6XfI6l1SCWSmxq9hkj58TFDuttu163Q3Dk283MOvzLWcz2blHJGNAIaQWNpTN858UjbKn6H6HBBoAomyVc8DlgyRbNRWFB3vk7YPkbPvYMLDugyKG6MnQJ2ManGWjpabAuENZwKYCGbVAlN/s4032/IMG_4539.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo0MLu7Xz82gtHae5yCSF1GRCKSs8cAQscGHRDttPlv6XfI6l1SCWSmxq9hkj58TFDuttu163Q3Dk283MOvzLWcz2blHJGNAIaQWNpTN858UjbKn6H6HBBoAomyVc8DlgyRbNRWFB3vk7YPkbPvYMLDugyKG6MnQJ2ManGWjpabAuENZwKYCGbVAlN/s320/IMG_4539.HEIC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Plane at new home</td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Some other work we did on the airplane is listed below: <br /><p>A thin plastic corrugated tube was inserted through the front spar of each wing for use as a protective conduit for wiring. Wires were routed through these tubes in prep for wiring up the wingtip lights.</p><p>The flap pulleys were installed and torqued down. The flab cables were fabricated and installed. We ran into a problem on the right wing as the flap wire had inadvertently wrapped around the aileron cable, which probably happened sometime during the paint process. This was easy to fix as we just removed one pulley and had enough room to fish the wire back where it was supposed to go.</p><p>The flaps were tested and we found that there is too much friction in the system, as the flap spring couldn't always pull the flaps all the way back up when retracted. After further investigation, we found that some of the bushings are not rotating freely, so we will need to ream out the holes just a tiny bit more to enable these to work correctly. </p><p></p><p>An aluminum fairing was made to cover the gap between the fuselage and butt rib. Holes were drilled and clecos installed. This will be painted before final installation.</p><p>Some work was started on some fiberglass fairings that cover the area between the butt ribswing and windshield. The right fairing was trimmed a bit, but more work still needs to be done on this. Hours: 30</p></div>EBODETTEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06871691053777617092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133268871006759427.post-8728833114941986442023-05-25T19:55:00.003-04:002023-05-25T19:57:32.774-04:00Travel Struts, Folding Wings, Trim Connector<p>Now that we have complete wings that are attached, we found a problem when we went to fold the wings. There was some interference with the back of the root rib. This was fixed by trimming the edge of the butt ribs and also trimming a little bit of the plexiglass sunroof. The wings fold very nicely now.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO_SNwT404XGZiFHYxKZOT1rd-1H7cRmWZ0tiHGuqjgR6BE9dCWMWS9RDkYlhy5sBFkSfyAG6QvMq_yrgInmaqND9vjCLAU9JUqh_YcrBMfOqw2J50CoRQ3TXBpAsir6_JNfThnqPYvbWIcn8Fu4luHeSeXeuSPBy5K4O8lLJcJQSGlRCB3O1tgCDl/s4032/IMG_0259.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO_SNwT404XGZiFHYxKZOT1rd-1H7cRmWZ0tiHGuqjgR6BE9dCWMWS9RDkYlhy5sBFkSfyAG6QvMq_yrgInmaqND9vjCLAU9JUqh_YcrBMfOqw2J50CoRQ3TXBpAsir6_JNfThnqPYvbWIcn8Fu4luHeSeXeuSPBy5K4O8lLJcJQSGlRCB3O1tgCDl/w320-h180/IMG_0259.HEIC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Butt rib and plexi trimmed</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaK6rDeHA2dWfhui4s2bWPUYZZMcCO9IOf4pOe6kkP3qwiV0JCPuhBnEk9OucGaQPN6MWyfAUiOK5swN1ibYeZsjjPZV-zty4lZsjCF3O8m_fs-oofP-_DHc4C0kIkZZpUDUXMj026QCzgzuCzVQt6mT7WPiRtdtp_a8dVPqXvDPmbQC_qwk2eYNUn/s4032/IMG_4506.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaK6rDeHA2dWfhui4s2bWPUYZZMcCO9IOf4pOe6kkP3qwiV0JCPuhBnEk9OucGaQPN6MWyfAUiOK5swN1ibYeZsjjPZV-zty4lZsjCF3O8m_fs-oofP-_DHc4C0kIkZZpUDUXMj026QCzgzuCzVQt6mT7WPiRtdtp_a8dVPqXvDPmbQC_qwk2eYNUn/s320/IMG_4506.HEIC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wings folded after interference fixed</td></tr></tbody></table><div><p>Two rear travel struts were fabricated. When the wings are folded, these struts pin the wings to the tail to prevent them from moving while towing. Work has aslo begun on two additional front travel struts. Brackets were made from angle steel that will attach to landing gear bolts and will be the lower attach point for those struts.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnodEtXl9mdszRgQ5v4AZ8QLaHFyxqysjnYLpBfkVscX4g04mWNYdRLL1IndIxXemZ0XsTWPi_MvkYN79F0sgU7pJ6_Szx1fVZlvXdYEL2xGKasVNJLv2Lz9UjAHO1L9DlsaY4-7a9XDiBJzWnxcG2YWThrb6EQg1FyzFyWm-v0Wo6chM74x_vWeoo/s4032/IMG_4510.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnodEtXl9mdszRgQ5v4AZ8QLaHFyxqysjnYLpBfkVscX4g04mWNYdRLL1IndIxXemZ0XsTWPi_MvkYN79F0sgU7pJ6_Szx1fVZlvXdYEL2xGKasVNJLv2Lz9UjAHO1L9DlsaY4-7a9XDiBJzWnxcG2YWThrb6EQg1FyzFyWm-v0Wo6chM74x_vWeoo/s320/IMG_4510.HEIC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rear travel struts (gray)</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>A 4-wire connector, located at the bottom of the tail, was installed on the power and control wires for the trim motor. It was secured with cable ties, which was not a trivial task due to the limited access. Function was tested and the trim motor moves as expected when the trim buttons are pressed. </p><p>Hours: 18</p></div>EBODETTEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06871691053777617092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133268871006759427.post-39713723451865777642023-05-19T19:50:00.005-04:002023-05-19T19:50:54.419-04:00N-Numbers, Aileron cables Regulator heatsink<p>We finally put our N-number (N371EM) on the airplane. These were vinyl letters that are the same color as the green stripe. We also added the Just Aircraft logo to the tail, which was a decal supplied by the factory</p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoRvGmzcFIvfLHgvAVdNNWftI1zrOWxiGhsfjMyA4nMU6XUXwZCqv3Ls2T5GQMzgqiBEAVq66XsEXRFz-8m8bE8S5jOY0p-CCmNu9GLHIdjOBK02vPa3UjpDAcY3ZJw8bpdX1NhAdrUFARnwFMkqF4jZ9YTgxGLMrmfrSO_C-rJ-Jpl8EFOTmCtW2t/s4032/IMG_4493.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoRvGmzcFIvfLHgvAVdNNWftI1zrOWxiGhsfjMyA4nMU6XUXwZCqv3Ls2T5GQMzgqiBEAVq66XsEXRFz-8m8bE8S5jOY0p-CCmNu9GLHIdjOBK02vPa3UjpDAcY3ZJw8bpdX1NhAdrUFARnwFMkqF4jZ9YTgxGLMrmfrSO_C-rJ-Jpl8EFOTmCtW2t/s320/IMG_4493.HEIC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Michael adding N-Number and Just logo on right side</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpcbxhCXUmaLI28G7THGQnL5OTIDIdgnmkzLfq9NsGkDwAXh3V1wVGDQ8Bs5Ux9FugRFR0JnABDrGeQfrLWvQ5bRQ560LhZNJYJWarqiMIXRCwfPV9UDlQ4KfSj_cR1laNKx4KoN-eCEUFUHi4QCBkJmhmoXS2-G6E0sscZXxyDgBC-bqu2SDrxSg6/s4032/IMG_0250.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpcbxhCXUmaLI28G7THGQnL5OTIDIdgnmkzLfq9NsGkDwAXh3V1wVGDQ8Bs5Ux9FugRFR0JnABDrGeQfrLWvQ5bRQ560LhZNJYJWarqiMIXRCwfPV9UDlQ4KfSj_cR1laNKx4KoN-eCEUFUHi4QCBkJmhmoXS2-G6E0sscZXxyDgBC-bqu2SDrxSg6/s320/IMG_0250.HEIC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ed adding N-number to left side</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1SAJIIWA8m4oFiidcHpd3eHl-eoZHhHEiUsyQ7daaXmdcpAh_yrgVBT5PvFZ8EtAwWBekP4vsMyTTQltIZYqCzz-iEcTm3eQ4X46lO3gKntpfoTOmtTCZzmOgcrU9A-WgKGkqzrZynLDSNKoe8yQYCODl0vlEzvx3uFC8MfWEf6FnU4vLtVNHO6u8/s4032/IMG_4495.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1SAJIIWA8m4oFiidcHpd3eHl-eoZHhHEiUsyQ7daaXmdcpAh_yrgVBT5PvFZ8EtAwWBekP4vsMyTTQltIZYqCzz-iEcTm3eQ4X46lO3gKntpfoTOmtTCZzmOgcrU9A-WgKGkqzrZynLDSNKoe8yQYCODl0vlEzvx3uFC8MfWEf6FnU4vLtVNHO6u8/s320/IMG_4495.HEIC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tail with N-number and "Just" logo</td></tr></tbody></table><p>After waiting a few months, we finally received a new (optional) heatsink kit for our Rotax voltage regulators which we installed. Several builders have issues with high temperatures from these regulators which can cause damage to the regulator connectors, and this retrofit (approved and sold by Rotax) helps with this issue. We expect that this will solve any issues, but we also have the option of ducting cool air to the regulators if early testing indicates they are getting too warm.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPS4rtZ2ihnM5Ll9e66eZuJHD0AYFzblursTOMBb9_b9EEF4zscL2zSyvYrUWqBFgmljBN8z9HfOJkAWhMdgnb4hTTzzjm-YY2yKynDWtSf9QFNsEEp32qPKXrJ3fz8lvYUB7Ypqt946p1MhOb-VdH3MD59Qdn5CbMtXx0XvGYRTLYQ5y55zpuvJwB/s4032/IMG_4497.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPS4rtZ2ihnM5Ll9e66eZuJHD0AYFzblursTOMBb9_b9EEF4zscL2zSyvYrUWqBFgmljBN8z9HfOJkAWhMdgnb4hTTzzjm-YY2yKynDWtSf9QFNsEEp32qPKXrJ3fz8lvYUB7Ypqt946p1MhOb-VdH3MD59Qdn5CbMtXx0XvGYRTLYQ5y55zpuvJwB/s320/IMG_4497.HEIC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">New heatsink attached to voltage regulator</td></tr></tbody></table><p>We assembled the aileron cables, using nicopress sleeves and thimbles at the attachment points. A turnbuckle was installed on both the right and left cables behind the seats. This is where the cables running from the wings attach to the cables running to the controls.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrW8OfFl9NlxOQOmA014CVEFbujDQDbeBI_qRyPezelOiPZ-d1bUek9X4eV9-8Mc8GljrfjtSgTVKa1__hiUepU_VSo34ctWK03-gEWjhi8PbzOVWYt3LWt5xw8oUuMHAd6Wx6a4sqrIUpDle9D7-ImK0Ndd9tLNTuR7tONx-dplDpK9jULR1rrpS7/s4032/IMG_4502.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrW8OfFl9NlxOQOmA014CVEFbujDQDbeBI_qRyPezelOiPZ-d1bUek9X4eV9-8Mc8GljrfjtSgTVKa1__hiUepU_VSo34ctWK03-gEWjhi8PbzOVWYt3LWt5xw8oUuMHAd6Wx6a4sqrIUpDle9D7-ImK0Ndd9tLNTuR7tONx-dplDpK9jULR1rrpS7/s320/IMG_4502.HEIC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Turnbuckle connection for the ailerons</td></tr></tbody></table></p><p>We also installed a turnbuckle for the aileron pass-thru cable that attaches the two down-aileron cables from each wing. Hours: 15</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD1ERPjgfqz_yC9gqPWTNi1ttpbGnaP9UDUauP8x6RXJ97hvRek22zlub71-ew76N9Vx7qVp77ELDJeAEGiP0xpbJuiX52usYR6YntDcIwGppzxYlimvtknQs0gMMUUYrgnj8okOkLzWCjdyjWHHWyypUJeIOTMSeINy-zDvsNBscQRWkhO6nyal5c/s4032/IMG_4501.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD1ERPjgfqz_yC9gqPWTNi1ttpbGnaP9UDUauP8x6RXJ97hvRek22zlub71-ew76N9Vx7qVp77ELDJeAEGiP0xpbJuiX52usYR6YntDcIwGppzxYlimvtknQs0gMMUUYrgnj8okOkLzWCjdyjWHHWyypUJeIOTMSeINy-zDvsNBscQRWkhO6nyal5c/s320/IMG_4501.HEIC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Aileron pass-thru cable with turnbuckle</td></tr></tbody></table><br />EBODETTEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06871691053777617092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133268871006759427.post-13635182454267205692023-05-14T09:41:00.004-04:002023-05-14T09:42:09.344-04:00Turtledeck slots, Green striping<p>Slots were carefully cut into both sides of the the turtledeck at the location where the aileron and flap cables exit the fuselage. The slot was cut thin at first, and then widened as needed after several trial fittings until we had decent clearance on all sides of the cables.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvrbRFAWlyI2a8Wu3IDPXj3nrKveTFX_8yYPPBefzXsYX0J54kPfKkkqKKGDmDnG7G1QwIN8aC3yfraOt3IvUtWOyV2vUGp1bEuumS2VHjxr39JpI_bmikWxPqOlj029d2jO1VpbZwkJVmUEeBGo8bHTaYrvmWWf396eLwJwKpZ-GZQLpS6G_640dO/s4032/IMG_4477.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvrbRFAWlyI2a8Wu3IDPXj3nrKveTFX_8yYPPBefzXsYX0J54kPfKkkqKKGDmDnG7G1QwIN8aC3yfraOt3IvUtWOyV2vUGp1bEuumS2VHjxr39JpI_bmikWxPqOlj029d2jO1VpbZwkJVmUEeBGo8bHTaYrvmWWf396eLwJwKpZ-GZQLpS6G_640dO/s320/IMG_4477.HEIC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Slot cut into turtledeck</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3lqFwYORcjrmC4fMlLdpWIr41tlUM2XI-eYIKz4qGTpRQBshFHx6MdmE--Mi0Xu2_27h5FHsFnPPFYqfQxXkKLTw_LZQEw3623SCgMNF2djWzN4Jkh-f2KFJkPWz6Uqe6RLqB6p9UIMWOQ7ixDZkaXiUy4vBMWNq7Gjrg_u-mNWNWn9CLZYJCwbdX/s4032/IMG_4476.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3lqFwYORcjrmC4fMlLdpWIr41tlUM2XI-eYIKz4qGTpRQBshFHx6MdmE--Mi0Xu2_27h5FHsFnPPFYqfQxXkKLTw_LZQEw3623SCgMNF2djWzN4Jkh-f2KFJkPWz6Uqe6RLqB6p9UIMWOQ7ixDZkaXiUy4vBMWNq7Gjrg_u-mNWNWn9CLZYJCwbdX/s320/IMG_4476.HEIC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cables passing through slot in turtledeck</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>More green vinyl striping was added, this tie along the side kick panels and the rudder. Also, some anti-chafe tape was added to a few locations where panels overlap to prevent abrading the paint. Hours: 3</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ4sg_zRYP9tpvyztFmMevyM_XfvVT-LkRAsa_5t9XliJKJsdMsRXPS0pqU-p4jUq2X0_er5eNgHdesHKrwD44O7dxuT4fUe2eczhzWKC0_mNds1J3S0EqENx3UtXdhSGp5Vd0aJxE0lrWp3IuCFvv27ukaj2zWtLMxl3amDUtquND32_jjaCs_1UF/s4032/IMG_4479.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ4sg_zRYP9tpvyztFmMevyM_XfvVT-LkRAsa_5t9XliJKJsdMsRXPS0pqU-p4jUq2X0_er5eNgHdesHKrwD44O7dxuT4fUe2eczhzWKC0_mNds1J3S0EqENx3UtXdhSGp5Vd0aJxE0lrWp3IuCFvv27ukaj2zWtLMxl3amDUtquND32_jjaCs_1UF/s320/IMG_4479.HEIC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Green stripe added to side kick panels</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsrIziajLMWozlUt_aaD7xhVkVMCXkGg0rlcuXrRPw8SvGnMUrA95O_qScTHcOU3W49kGjgEv8bhPPScU0X-Qe_wyG2YHnvbf3H4i0JFYsNvEEplhXaaI2YmvrnvCLwQmY0-XjW2qsXoWGcehIGhVUjaQkxCo_5_fhN2bEWHFhhDBMBsBQkVKyytkk/s4032/IMG_4478.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsrIziajLMWozlUt_aaD7xhVkVMCXkGg0rlcuXrRPw8SvGnMUrA95O_qScTHcOU3W49kGjgEv8bhPPScU0X-Qe_wyG2YHnvbf3H4i0JFYsNvEEplhXaaI2YmvrnvCLwQmY0-XjW2qsXoWGcehIGhVUjaQkxCo_5_fhN2bEWHFhhDBMBsBQkVKyytkk/s320/IMG_4478.HEIC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Green stripe on tail</td></tr></tbody></table>EBODETTEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06871691053777617092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133268871006759427.post-28493710060977256712023-05-13T08:53:00.001-04:002023-05-13T08:53:45.781-04:00Aileron, ELT, Pitot, Jury Struts, and Turtledeck<p>Michael installed the green vinyl strips on on the wings. This allowed us to then install both of the ailerons. Once that was done the control cables were re-attached at each of the control horns on the flaps and ailerons.</p><p>We had to obtain a new battery for our ELT since the original had exceeded it's expiration date. A new battery was obtained and the ELT was re-installed into its cradle in the tail of the airplane.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3qR0ciqQNx0TUfukM-muhsom9C1HMPX7tmFEvKqoci4_LltPRMu96T5v_jFCCJJ_KcSIpfe6WHpLpt5jvYq2zTRC_u9vpq_0GPL7Vcxkk8kJ2QTD8zkJSerZIKHPSk3aFIBjtpi13G3sVINK4y_CJKT05d5bcVjImky2WMwXEliSH_tox3_miTWu3/s4032/IMG_0229.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3qR0ciqQNx0TUfukM-muhsom9C1HMPX7tmFEvKqoci4_LltPRMu96T5v_jFCCJJ_KcSIpfe6WHpLpt5jvYq2zTRC_u9vpq_0GPL7Vcxkk8kJ2QTD8zkJSerZIKHPSk3aFIBjtpi13G3sVINK4y_CJKT05d5bcVjImky2WMwXEliSH_tox3_miTWu3/s320/IMG_0229.HEIC" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">New ELT Battery</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Ed started working on the turtledeck modifications that are needed to allow the control cables to enter the cabin area. A lot of precise measurements needed to be made before determining the location of the holes.</p><p>The pitot/AOA probe was installed onto its mounting stalk. This required cutting down and deburring the probe tubes and trimming the hoses to the required length before connecting with air-tight push-on connectors. The green hose is for pitot ram air and the blue hose is for the AOA probe.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Cb0yJYHkO-fNPcWEQCwJCnxTAaLu5_cL2D_oqSLKbxxfxwXYCe0J1eV208fiUlGKdLQXpugJiw09Okp67vhmw7z93g4sJBQUqZYue58Jfxsxnm3Kv8vwg2edhFcODOPFgk9xCoYWUCvkrc9vlMfbFMJkiZ9BJnJ72yJ6bimyHf4QFoKtLrYXEp_c/s4032/IMG_0235.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Cb0yJYHkO-fNPcWEQCwJCnxTAaLu5_cL2D_oqSLKbxxfxwXYCe0J1eV208fiUlGKdLQXpugJiw09Okp67vhmw7z93g4sJBQUqZYue58Jfxsxnm3Kv8vwg2edhFcODOPFgk9xCoYWUCvkrc9vlMfbFMJkiZ9BJnJ72yJ6bimyHf4QFoKtLrYXEp_c/s320/IMG_0235.HEIC" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Connecting the pitot/AOA probe</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7WB6SVU8xUF1CeboOMRFpCXs5XwL1laeIVe6M0dDT8qEA-HVEVme_8kvFyoW73TQ3Nga6VGfJFO6wb17EIgAuvpmWUvFIN8yPWeHV07kby0mGZ6aK_R-Bnapb8NpP7qLrr5r1020MJrWV_axaORmlrJwln3giETDi0PfXzNJANbimbTBWXCbGPA5m/s4032/IMG_0237.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7WB6SVU8xUF1CeboOMRFpCXs5XwL1laeIVe6M0dDT8qEA-HVEVme_8kvFyoW73TQ3Nga6VGfJFO6wb17EIgAuvpmWUvFIN8yPWeHV07kby0mGZ6aK_R-Bnapb8NpP7qLrr5r1020MJrWV_axaORmlrJwln3giETDi0PfXzNJANbimbTBWXCbGPA5m/s320/IMG_0237.HEIC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pitot/AOA probe installed</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>The jury strut to main strut attach brackets needed to drilled and painted. Once that was complete the jury struts were installed. Michael tried various ways to install the jury struts but found that installing them on the main strut first and then attaching them to the wing was the easiest method. The jury struts were moved around until the main strut was straight (i.e. no bowing up or down) and then the bolts were torqued to their final value.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt63ci1_eT8pyrVrGB8RbvqL0wp2HewXEEjPzabmRiIPwHILnRRWro2p61RNAJX95nSqq9GicSETCGAjhWGvs4mnC7WcZ6xOEbPn8ucwLOAiQgpDKKogkqNs2xTIxhQ1QZIfGw_yT3G554HNHSV5CT4tnSX6n9GBjvG6rFyjApwJ5rc0PSZ5NrW8W3/s4032/IMG_0238.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt63ci1_eT8pyrVrGB8RbvqL0wp2HewXEEjPzabmRiIPwHILnRRWro2p61RNAJX95nSqq9GicSETCGAjhWGvs4mnC7WcZ6xOEbPn8ucwLOAiQgpDKKogkqNs2xTIxhQ1QZIfGw_yT3G554HNHSV5CT4tnSX6n9GBjvG6rFyjApwJ5rc0PSZ5NrW8W3/s320/IMG_0238.HEIC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Left side jury strut installed</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-wlKoaZxgsAyLuiR6768zwtQnz78w4bFgOO8TTf--EK9wAoLpD4g6OdWjkFH2LgoFT74882oDejvqvoaulRXxLu-lajI7LpNiGm1TLQ1ZULA2KmrEWQoiTHYYFqNtVOXzS0mazmCINFjrjcivrdIPXRwjiER8jNMetM13EYmemBkhMdqsedXNrNYm/s4032/IMG_0240.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-wlKoaZxgsAyLuiR6768zwtQnz78w4bFgOO8TTf--EK9wAoLpD4g6OdWjkFH2LgoFT74882oDejvqvoaulRXxLu-lajI7LpNiGm1TLQ1ZULA2KmrEWQoiTHYYFqNtVOXzS0mazmCINFjrjcivrdIPXRwjiER8jNMetM13EYmemBkhMdqsedXNrNYm/s320/IMG_0240.HEIC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Right side jury strut installed</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVdTsKuD3exL1_5mwsNenvjjVHcsXj43_J0zTP4Zb2UDjhNMTadVQhVJ7p30td8CY7_T44ghrgkbmGN8H6QOjAaj1urvpyZYGXIh6RSox6MoPtizFkjbmeD6pLIOQyxgWMw3YbzYdPqH6odTKuJPQu0aQCsKeSyv50c8M2HZWkCNd6SYEMyCGCLhqk/s4032/IMG_0239.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVdTsKuD3exL1_5mwsNenvjjVHcsXj43_J0zTP4Zb2UDjhNMTadVQhVJ7p30td8CY7_T44ghrgkbmGN8H6QOjAaj1urvpyZYGXIh6RSox6MoPtizFkjbmeD6pLIOQyxgWMw3YbzYdPqH6odTKuJPQu0aQCsKeSyv50c8M2HZWkCNd6SYEMyCGCLhqk/s320/IMG_0239.HEIC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Starting to look like an airplane!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /><p>Hours: 8</p></div>mhcrowderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07464252229660486695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133268871006759427.post-13767474949156567662023-05-08T20:03:00.008-04:002023-05-08T20:04:33.539-04:00Flaps, elevators, and jury strut<p>We brought more parts to the airport, and started working on various things. The window on one door was trimmed a bit in one corner to eliminate some interference. Green striping tape was installed on most of the control surfaces where the orange paint borders white paint. We still need to apply the tape to the cowl and rudder. The flaps were installed on the wings which was a nice accomplishment.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh12cGr30P8jv3uyGDRCFip6h2CYSOO66xbmCTQ9qDHvI428N1UABGaNMIF4pNwktH8q0Oic5pe1OxLpZVBlnfxg39QtPcnJQXkl8TFcKyZg-d8BNRplBTEyoYEQF3ack-VIckBcX8ZIdSvEZiyRjxXq55YEo4XlWCd-ESFr40nFJ0dbYAwoTwaetpU/s4032/IMG_4437.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh12cGr30P8jv3uyGDRCFip6h2CYSOO66xbmCTQ9qDHvI428N1UABGaNMIF4pNwktH8q0Oic5pe1OxLpZVBlnfxg39QtPcnJQXkl8TFcKyZg-d8BNRplBTEyoYEQF3ack-VIckBcX8ZIdSvEZiyRjxXq55YEo4XlWCd-ESFr40nFJ0dbYAwoTwaetpU/s320/IMG_4437.HEIC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Flap installed on right wing (no aileron yet)</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Michael spent a bit of time adjusting the jury struts and their brackets. The brackets didn't fit our lift strut very well, so took some bending and persuading to fit better. These brackets were then removed so that they could be painted white.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCyOrBzz_zNiUBtNEK-0mQ8AHBUSoQx7mV-CKKeZ59ENts9n8wTOA6jOVp3nTRYOnVP5j-vfj3sSfgFyq-LfegjqPRi2YG9d1iQe2EPcqeTD5KjFlDUIb4zlpCVH5LVFeULDLWDNIIZ0SV4Q5aXRgkP3TrWJ3sglRTFy4S5R602N83qJppEWlyZBib/s4032/IMG_4439.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCyOrBzz_zNiUBtNEK-0mQ8AHBUSoQx7mV-CKKeZ59ENts9n8wTOA6jOVp3nTRYOnVP5j-vfj3sSfgFyq-LfegjqPRi2YG9d1iQe2EPcqeTD5KjFlDUIb4zlpCVH5LVFeULDLWDNIIZ0SV4Q5aXRgkP3TrWJ3sglRTFy4S5R602N83qJppEWlyZBib/s320/IMG_4439.HEIC" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Michael working on the lift struts</td></tr></tbody></table><p>The elevators were attached to the tail. The two elevators are bolted together inside the tail, and are installed on their hinges with clevis pins that are held in place with cotter pins. It felt good to get another control surface attached to the plane. Hours: 20</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNCeQblm5chJFoFkQk8QKKYlriBWxhOQZlPs60HIuAxLXDF4jI2_yf5KImfTzq0zzxdfluID5wjth6LHwfmoNztLT-yEo4L0dbQ0E7KGqkykhL8GfB9OvYzU52PNnG40E8qwvGiOfH1eslYpnowZqPk5HC925-cfHNdhNXukZjU5i-YjIUnvgLz5pu/s4032/IMG_4442.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNCeQblm5chJFoFkQk8QKKYlriBWxhOQZlPs60HIuAxLXDF4jI2_yf5KImfTzq0zzxdfluID5wjth6LHwfmoNztLT-yEo4L0dbQ0E7KGqkykhL8GfB9OvYzU52PNnG40E8qwvGiOfH1eslYpnowZqPk5HC925-cfHNdhNXukZjU5i-YjIUnvgLz5pu/s320/IMG_4442.HEIC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ed installing a cotter pin for the elevators</td></tr></tbody></table>EBODETTEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06871691053777617092noreply@blogger.com0