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More Static Line & Electrical Cable Runs

I zip tied the static line down this morning, ran the ELT control cable to the front of the fuselage, and I also got the static and antenna runs through the flap torque tube area, up the side of the plane and to the front panel. I need to figure Read more

By Olan Hodges, 2 weeksJuly 4, 2026 ago
Avionics

Static Line Bulkhead Mounted

I changed my mind a little bit on where exactly to run the static line. I was going to run it along the upper stringer until I got to the baggage bulkhead, but then it got to the point where I wasn’t sure how best to get the bolts through Read more

By Olan Hodges, 2 weeksJuly 3, 2026 ago
Avionics

Static Line Mounts Fabricated

While I had a little bit of time tonight I got the static line mounts fabricated, five in total. I’ll use the L bracket one to mount the T connector, and the rest will be used along one of the upper stringers to bring the line up to the baggage Read more

By Olan Hodges, 2 weeksJuly 2, 2026 ago
Avionics

Static Line Run and ADAHRS/Transponder Mounting

I got the line run in the channels I ran under the baggage and rear seats. I’m going to have to make modifications to the side panel now to get access to hide both the wires and this static line behind the other panels I took off. I had put Read more

By Olan Hodges, 4 weeksJune 17, 2026 ago
Lighting

Left Wingtip Wired

I got the shield ground drilled and done. I also then zip tied the rear light lead to its spot and mounted the wing tip. Probably all I will be able to get done until we get back from Thanksgiving activities. I’m also going to be busy now doing my Read more

By Olan Hodges, 8 monthsNovember 25, 2025 ago
Lighting

Left Wingtip Light Harness Done

I got the harness labeled and done. I just need to wait for the adhesive to cure on the mounts for the rear wingtip lights and then put a nutplate in the wing rib for the shield grounds. I’ll work on that on Monday.

By Olan Hodges, 8 monthsNovember 22, 2025 ago
Lighting

Starting Left Wingtip Lighting

I’ve been doing so much flying, studying, and church stuff lately I’ve not had a chance to work at all. So I made it a point tonight to get out there and finish this wingtip wiring up. Unfortunately I had forgotten all I had done and the pictures I took Read more

By Olan Hodges, 8 monthsNovember 21, 2025 ago
Avionics

Roll GSA 28 Wired

I am so bad about remembering to take pictures while I am working. Either way, I got the wiring in that I needed that is the correct gauge for the power and ground on the GSA 28. I got that run along with a wire for the CWS/Disconnect, terminated it Read more

By Olan Hodges, 9 monthsOctober 30, 2025 ago
Avionics

Right Wing Tip Wiring Complete

I wrapped up the CANBUS wiring and the rest of the harness for the GMU 11 magnetometer. I then remounted the wing tip and finished the CANBUS wiring at the roll servo. The larger wire gauge for the servo should be here sometime this week which will allow me to Read more

By Olan Hodges, 9 monthsOctober 27, 2025 ago
Avionics

CANBUS Wiring and Power/Ground for GMU/GSA

I got the CANBUS wire run for the right wing. I also got the power run for the GMU and the GSA but I decided I’m going to up the wire size for the GSA from 22ga to 20ga due to the 2.8 amps it could pull and the distance Read more

By Olan Hodges, 9 monthsOctober 26, 2025 ago

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Aircraft Build Time

Airplane sectionBuild time (hrs)
Avionics/Electronics21.25
FF1 - Engine Installation0.75
S06 - Vertical Stabilizer22.5
S07 - Rudder34.25
S08 - Horizontal Stabilizer49.75
S09 - Elevators59
S10 - Tailcone73
S11 - Empennage Attach27.75
S12 - Empennage Fairings26.5
S13 - Main Spar18.25
S14 - Wing Ribs35.5
S15 - Rear Spar29.25
S16 - Top Skins32.75
S17 - Outboard Leading Edge34.75
S18 - Fuel Tank79.5
S20 - Bottom Skins42.25
S21 - Aileron35.5
S22 - Flap44
S23 - Aileron Actuation11
S24 - Wing Tip Installation15.5
S25 - Mid Fuselage Bulkheads0.25
S26 - Mid Fuselage Ribs Bottom Skins0.25
S27 - Firewall0.25
S28 - Forward Fuselage Bulkhead Ribs0.25
S29 - Fuselage Side Skins4
S30 - Step Installation2
S31 - Upper Forward Fuselage0.25
S32 - Tailcone Attach14.75
S33 - Baggage Area28
S34 - Baggage Door8
S35 - Access & Floors7.75
S36 - Brake Lines4.5
S37 - Fuel System11.5
S38 - Rudder Pedals & Brake System13
S39 - Control System10.75
S40 - Flap System5
S41 - Upper Forward Fuselage Installation9
S42 - Rear Seat Backs7.5
S43 - Cabin3.5
S46 - Engine Mount & Gear0.75
S49 - Seats12
S50 - Cabin Heat1
Total837.25

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