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Garmin Brackets Finished and More Avionics Planning

Last night before I went to bed I decided I needed to 3d print the components I was going to be installing in my system so I could plan space, cable runs, etc. And below is the fruit of my efforts (granted Garmin provided the models) The first one is Read more

By olanandkate, 2 daysAugust 27, 2025 ago
Avionics

More Avionics Planning & Misc Parts Installed

I spent a good portion of my build time today working on the avionics and power distribution documentation. I decided I’m going to swap out the GTR 205xR remote comm radio for an actual nav/comm radio. This will be my separate backup for IFR navigation just in case the GTN Read more

By olanandkate, 3 daysAugust 26, 2025 ago
Avionics

Pitch Servo Lead, Garmin Roll Servo, Magnetometer, and Wing Tip Lights

I need to plan the conduits that will traverse the rear seat and baggage area. There isn’t any good way to access that area after I seal it off so I need to get conduit run through that area so I can make runs down the road. In the mean Read more

By olanandkate, 4 daysAugust 25, 2025 ago

Aircraft Build Time

Airplane sectionBuild time (hrs)
Avionics/Electronics9
S06 - Vertical Stabilizer22.5
S07 - Rudder34.25
S08 - Horizontal Stabilizer49.75
S09 - Elevators59
S10 - Tailcone75.75
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 Installation14.5
S29 - Fuselage Side Skins4
S30 - Step Installation2
S32 - Tailcone Attach14.75
S36 - Brake Lines4.5
S38 - Rudder Pedals & Brake System4
Total711
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