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IMG_2462
Here is the switch & breaker panel all nicely assembled. Don't know if you can tell, but the bottom row of breakers (except for the first one) are all upside down.
Date: 10/28/2011
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IMG_2307
Cardboard cutouts and templates were used to shape and size the panels and to decide where instruments should go.
Date: 10/06/2011
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IMG_2554
After a preliminary W&B done last week, the CG was now somewhat aft. After all, I had removed almost 40 lbs (18 Kilos) from the instrument panel and another 7 lbs (3 kilos) from the engine compartment. So I pulled the battery from below the baggage
Date: 02/21/2012
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IMG_2461
The two main panels cut, poked and in place.
Date: 10/27/2011
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IMG_2571
The nasty job of bleeding brakes. How do you do it without assistance? You get out the inspection camera and point the camera head at the brake reservoir.
Date: 03/12/2012
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IMG_2512
Did numerous test fit insertions of the instrument panel shell. I think I finally have it ready to install.
Date: 12/16/2011
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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_2502
Just the instruments. The wiring of everything in back will be the next big project.
Date: 11/23/2011
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IMG_2468
Wiring begins in earnest. Color coding has been added to the switches. Red-Master, Blue-Ignition, Yellow-Starter, Green-Boost Pump & White-Lighting.
Date: 11/13/2011
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IMG_2309
The obvious place to begin weight reduction was the ridiculously heavy instrument panel. Removed it and put the Garmin radios, etc. up for sale. Meanwhile, I began to lay out the instrument configuration in the old panel.
Date: 10/06/2011
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IMG_2490
2012 Annual Condition Inspection. Opened it up and pulled the wings.
Date: 02/24/2012
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IMG_2491
Other wing. I'll only show a few of the pics from the annual.
Date: 02/24/2012
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IMG_2565
You can see the bubbles of air coming from the brake line as you push fluid in from below. You can also manipulate the brake master to assist the flow of air out of the system.
Date: 03/12/2012
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IMG_2451
Templates were used to transfer the instrument locations to the aluminum panels for cutting.
Date: 10/24/2011
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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_2470
Another test fit. Getting better. Still waiting on the electroluminescent light ring for the altimeter.
Date: 11/13/2011
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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_2559
Add the 2 meter extension to the 1 meter length and run the viewer down to the brake area.
Date: 03/12/2012
Views: 4185
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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
Views: 3651
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IMG_2513
Had to make up a new cover plate for the back of the transmission where alternator #2 formerly resided.
Date: 12/16/2011
Views: 3111
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