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 […]
As promised: more wiring cleanup on the front of the plane. I finally got the slew of connectors related to the engine sensors tied down. Also added are the (overpriced) guides that seal the holes for the ignition wires. There’s still work to be done up here. The CHT/EGT and related wires are a mess, […]
I frequently threaten to “tidy” wiring runs. I did just that, as there’s a lot to be done up front. The runs up front need to be secured well, and guided so that there will be no chafing. There’s still much to be done, including securing the connectors for the pressure sensors and figuring out […]
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 […]
More antennas (antennae? (It’s antennas, I just checked)), which means more doublers and more time in the back of the plane. We’re doing the WAAS GPS puck just behind the slider and the Com 2 antenna just in front of the vertical stab. This spacing is slightly less than what Garmin recommends, but what can […]
Fresh off of the elevator trim, I felt I could tackle the aileron trim. However, when I first took out the trim package, I noticed that I had a package that showed mounting in the wing. I remembered mentioning the position of the trim in the wing versus the center of the cabin to Scott […]
The trim tab was wired and installed, with linkage, to create a working trim tab. This was cool to interact with.
Getting the systems in the center tunnel corralled has long been on my list. This goes hand-in-hand with prep for the stick grips, which also require a clean exit from the tube, and insurance that none of the wiring will infringe on the stick movement–even as we add a massive 9-strand cable into the mix. […]