EP 6.1 First Flight
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EP 6.1 First Flight
EP 5.15 First Engine Run
EP 5.14 Swearing and Duct Tape
The Prop is Back On
It’s good to see the propeller back on the plane! I’m about 46% confident this will not need to come off again, but I couldn’t help myself. Seeing it on, with the cone, and the cowl. Just wow. We’re nearly there at this point.
ELT Antenna
Long on the list was finally mounting the ELT antenna. My chosen location, under the fiberglass tail fairing, is not without its drawbacks and controversy. Some will cite the proximity of tail surfaces or shielding by the fairing as reasons this provides inadequate positioning for the antenna. Truth is, there is no spot I’ve seen […]
Wingtips
Getting the wingtips on will not only give us an idea of the full span, but will also allow us to play with all lighting options! Unfortunately, fitting wing tips is more laborious that fitting wings. With about 40 nutplates each, and fiberglass that requires alignment and adjustment, (though I will note, the glass here […]
EP 5.13 Looking Like an Airplane
Fresh Air
The plane was pushed out of the hanger for the first time since move-in. Seeing it out and fairly assembled really makes it feel like an airplane, not a project any more. A few short months and this thing could be airworthy.
More Blister
The blister proved to be a lot of work, but now that it’s in, I’m very excited about how it came out. Redoing this area was the right choice. Once the part was created it was trimmed to include a flange. The outline was drawn on the cowl long ago when the plug was first […]
Cowling Work
As much as I want it to be done, the cowl has a lot more work do be done before we fly. Luckily, a bunch was completed and shown below. First up: louvers The louvers used to be an optional kit, I believe, but are now included and from what I can tell, recommended for […]