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IMG_2537
Here you can see the numerous check lists used in the inspections laid out on the wing.
Date: 03/02/2012
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IMG_2524
Maybe by the end of the week I can have the shell installed and wired into the aircraft so I can plug these into it. We'll see. These 26ºF (-3.3ºC) mornings have been limiting me to only 4 or 5 hours of afternoon work a day.
Date: 01/03/2012
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IMG_2313
Panel plates were cut from aluminum and fitted to the fiberglass.
Date: 10/06/2011
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IMG_2517
This is 160 Kts on the manometer (right on)
Date: 02/28/2012
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IMG_2498
Switches and breakers have been labeled.
Date: 11/22/2011
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IMG_2065
The GRT Sport has arrived and almost all the instruments have been set in their panels. This is a test fit. It was necessary to adjust the big opening in the main for clearance of some of the various instruments.
Date: 11/05/2011
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IMG_2125
These 8 lbs of instruments were removed from the old panel along with the approximately 35 lbs of Garmin H/W.
Date: 11/24/2011
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IMG_2523
But I'm still piddling around with the wiring and cabling. Found out today that the GRT Sport SX will control a Garmin SL30 radio and the Microair 760 will support SL30 type input/output. So, I'm working on adding the necessary wiring between the two.
Date: 01/03/2012
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IMG_2508
Tested every 20 kts from 40 Kts to 180 Kts. Here's 60 Kts on the manometer (actually a bit less)
Date: 02/28/2012
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IMG_2490
Altimeter has been installed. Added a USB port for the GRT Sport. Began the label process.
Date: 11/22/2011
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IMG_2526
Again a picture from a couple weeks ago. One of the initial test fit of the panel and check of wiring runs.
Date: 01/14/2012
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IMG_2538
Uncowled engine open for inspection of all the wiring and plumbing and physical connections.
Date: 03/02/2012
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IMG_2551
Today I installed the new cover for the console and began work on the brake plumbing. I need to replace the line from the reservoir to the master as it interferes with the trim switch. Replacement parts now on order.
Date: 02/21/2012
Views: 3305
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IMG_2454
I had some maple veneer from another project which came in handy to cover the sheet aluminum plates. I think it's much more attractive than painted aluminum.
Date: 10/24/2011
Views: 4115
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IMG_2528
View from the other side. Must have down 5 test fit by the last one. Each resulted in finding things to correct. So I've been correcting things for a couple weeks now. More wire labels, adding connectors, checking pinouts, testing switches, finding is
Date: 01/14/2012
Views: 3523
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IMG_2461
The two main panels cut, poked and in place.
Date: 10/27/2011
Views: 6877
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IMG_2502
Just the instruments. The wiring of everything in back will be the next big project.
Date: 11/23/2011
Views: 3564
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IMG_2501
The full panel. Instrument final fit.
Date: 11/23/2011
Views: 4804
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IMG_2452
The Garmin equipment sold very quickly and the proceeds were used to buy the new instruments. Here are the 2 1/2" "backup" gauges with the Microair Comm & Xponder as well as the GRT EIS 4000 from the old panel. At this point I was sti
Date: 10/24/2011
Views: 5382
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IMG_2470
Another test fit. Getting better. Still waiting on the electroluminescent light ring for the altimeter.
Date: 11/13/2011
Views: 3678
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