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EP 4.36 Garage Makeover and Wing Work
Wing Systems
With an engine on the way–or nearly on the way–I’d like to wrap up as many systems in the wings before they head to storage. On the list is autopilot servos, external air temp sensor, pitot and angle of attack with related tubing and wiring, and running extensions for the lights (wing tips). The autopilot […]
EP 4.35 Tail Fairing
Tail Fairings Revisited
Work continues on the tail fairings, where I’m eager to get a good fit. Abandoning the Van’s fairing for one from Fairing’s Etc., I’m hopeful that I’ll wind up with a better transition between these airframe components. Initial fit shows similar gaps to the Van’s fairing, but the unit is much easier to rework. I’m […]
Project Update: The Low Effort Episode
EP 4.34 The Big List
EP 4.33 Attaching Rudder and Linkage
Controls
Adding in the controls is a fun step–although they’ll control nothing for some time. In fact, they won’t even penetrate the firewall until the engine is hung. I had purchased a throttle cable bracket–which will hold much more than the throttle cable–from Stein a while back. Actually I purchased two, a small and a large. […]
Rudder Fairing
Time to start on another fiberglass portion of the build: the bottom rudder fairing. This piece was trimmed along the factory line and the fit was pretty good right from the get-go. Holes were drilled and nutplates installed for mounting. The fit wound up being sub-par. Buckling/pukering and some “dog-earing” toward the front of the […]