I am installing a parking brake (Matco PVPV-D) and I made a custom bracket that allows me to install a limit switch that will connect to my EFIS. I designed the bracket in OnShape using the measurements from the parking… Read More »Parking Brake Bracket
I had left the drilling of the longeron rudder pedal attach holes until I could take the longerons out and use the drill press. I drilled the holes with a #13 bit and reamed them to 3/16″ to keep the… Read More »Rudder Pedal Mounts
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
I ordered two Airward tunnel access panels to install into the forward fuselage tunnel. As other builders have noted, this simplifies access to the fuel filter and fuel lines during inspections. I could have fashioned my own panels but I… Read More »Tunnel Access Panels
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
I completed a small task this morning by match drilling the trim cable anchor brackets to the trim cable cover plates. I decided to upgrade to the RV10 Billet Trim Brackets from iFlyRV10.com instead of using the stock parts. There… Read More »Trim Cable Anchor Brackets