I completed the small task of installing the extensions for the flap actuator. This is easier to do now before the bottom skins are riveted into place. I riveted the nutplates to the extensions with the pneumatic squeezer. I then… Read More »Flap Actuator Extensions Installed
Before riveting the bottom skins into place I decided to make the brackets for mounting the PH Aviation Flap Actuator. The supplied plans provide drawings for making custom brackets as the actuator is not a drop-in replacement. I generally followed… Read More »PH Aviation Flap Actuator Brackets
We held our first Young Eagles flights since COVID-19 at EAA Chapter 517 (KMSO) this morning. Perfect flying weather and smiles all around. Very rewarding to see kids getting a chance to experience aviation up close. When I got back… Read More »Seat Rib Riveting