Decided that I need to work out all my control cable runs and other things that are fixed before I start finalizing things like floor boards and working on avionics trays etc. Re-installed the sticks and started trial fitting the control horn. I will need to trim the pivot tube
Not and advertisement, just doing some research on elegant ways to mount external GoPro cameras on the wings. This system could be easily added to wing structure before it gets buttoned up. It would allow easy attach and detach from airframe with little to no external visual indication of mounts.
Spent some time fitting the rear floor board 0.025 2024. Slowly trimming to fit. Was using edge debur tool and let it roll off my work bench. The carbide cutter head shattered when it hit the floor. Ordered pair of replacements from cleveland tools for $10 each plus $5
May 7, 2025 Received a giant crate from Lycoming today. Some quick work with a couple of furniture dollies and I had it secreted off to its hiding place until I'm ready for it. Order and YIO-390 EXP410 with a pair of E-Mags as suggested by Virgil of
January 10, 2025. Took delivery of my Bearhawk Companion quick build kit. Lots of parts. Lots of really big parts. Wings shipped in steel crates, very well protected. The fuselage was stuffed with everything else. Fortunately, this is a two-car garage build, and my beautiful and loving wife has allowed