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Twas a big day. No smoke–heck not even any hiccups. The system powered up and expected components were talking. Configurate brought other elements online, while some (pitot/static, OAT, engine related sensors) will have to wait. Truly an exciting day. One of the biggest, I’d say, since I started this project. Listening to overhead traffic on […]

EP 4.10 Avionics Mounting and Wiring Continues

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Post date July 17, 2024
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Antennas

Antennas are wired. This is a big step towards powerup. The antennas are required, from what I’ve heard, as adding power–and more specifically transmitting–without an antenna can damage certain sensitive electronics. Doublers were created for each antenna out of .032″. This is lighter that I likely should have used, but they seem stout. Too think […]

EP 4.9 Installing Fresh Air Vents

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Post date July 10, 2024
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EP 4.8 Adding Power

Center Tunnel

The center tunnel of this thing is giving me grief. The thought of the main wire runs that need to make it through here (imaged above in the white chafe skin) alongside brake, fuel, pitot/static, etc. are anxiety inducing. I’ve tried to make some foam organizers, but the foam isn’t rigid enough. I like the […]

Component Installation

At this point most of the components are installed and hooked up. Still not quite ready for first power up, as there are remaining loose ends. The punch list on the way to power up is long, but I seem to be cruising along pretty well.

Power and Fuses

The power distribution is in, via two fuse panels. Power is supplied to both in one main bus. (No endurance or ramp power here.) Fuses are chosen of simplicity and cleanliness of a breaker panel. Also, the phrase “never give an electrical fire a second chance,” referring to the practice of resetting breakers in flight […]