Below are the pics and video from my first attempt at installing the gear (late August timeframe). I spent several days trying to identify the issues
Floorboard & Rudder Install
I received the powder-coated floorboard just a few days after delivery to Pro-Kote-Indy. In addition to the floorboard, I had the rudder pedals and
Elevator & Rudder Connects
This post consists of all the assembly processes of all the necessary in-fuselage components to connect the rudder cables to the rudder pedals and the
Rudder Pedal Fit-Up
As I wait to get access to the local EAA Chapter 67 Paint Booth, a friend suggested I make sure the rudder pedals and control stick were prep'd for
Boot Cowl Sides
For me, working with aluminum is very challenging. The material, although it's flexible, it's not very forgiving. Meaning, the holes you drill must
Bottom Boot Cowl
Because of the accurate layout of the bottom boot cowl, this project was straight-forward. Everything lined up properly. The stiffener installation
Firewall Assembly
I was expecting this project to be fairly simple until I learned that the pilot holes were not aligned properly with the frame engine mount holes.
Header Tank Plumbing
This afternoon, I spent three hours measuring and measuring again in an effort to five holes in the header tank. The biggest challenge I currently
Fuselage Rotisserie
Like the rotisserie for the wings I did not following the plans exactly. I used several "L" brackets at the bottom to make sure the connections were