I got all of the control columns and sticks initially assembled and drilled but I found an issue with the control column. The control column opening where the sticks are supposed to go are WAY too small. It is almost 1/8″ off in size. I’m going to call Vans tomorrow Read more
I got everything primed, riveted, and bolted in. Not alot to report here except that it is done LOL
I got the three aileron pushrod assemblies assembled and I removed the rear bell crank housing so that I could insert the mid elevator pushrod into place, but I realized I should probably prime the outside of these tubes as well. Unfortunately I’m almost out of primer so I ordered Read more
I got the tubes drilled, primed, and assembled today. Didn’t take too long but glad to have it done.
I started working on the mid elevator pushrods by getting them cut. I the went to Glen’s page and he didn’t have models already made for these two pushrods so I made my own. Luckily it didn’t take too long but the measurements I was getting from the print out Read more
I got all of the fuel lines installed that I can until the fuel pump and filter and flow meter come in. I also got the rubber bushing installed for the exterior penetration point for the fuel lines and the mounting brackets for the pump and filter. Took quite a Read more
I didn’t spend a ton of time on the plane today as I went to visit some members in distress in our ward boundaries. But I did get the fuel selector installed as well as the firewall and under the seat fittings. The rest just requires me cutting, bending, and Read more
I don’t have all of the access panels installed as I still need to do work behind them, but they are all done as of today. I need to start getting the fuel system plumbed up and then I need to check with Vans to see if my backordered aluminum Read more
I got all of the parts ready for priming for the central tunnel. Luckily the final sized holes helped speed this up quite a bit
This actually wasn’t as difficult as I thought it would be. I just got Brendon to do the drilling while I held things in place with tape, clecos, etc. The hardest part was getting the rivets at the top that were buried in the rear seat support. Those were tough Read more