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Here we are with our foam block in place. Next will be the fiberglass liner.

2009-12-05T07:55:35Z

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Here we are with our foam block in place. Next will be the fiberglass liner.

The oil door temporarily installed. Will do a little body work and should be done. The camlocs are not in the locked position.

2009-12-02T09:09:26Z

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The oil door temporarily installed. Will do a little body work and should be done. The camlocs are not in the locked position.

Riveting to the cowling has been completed.

2009-11-28T08:47:05Z

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Riveting to the cowling has been completed.

Installed the piano hinges to the top cowling, lower cowling, firewall and lower cowling. I am happy with the results.

2009-11-28T08:47:05Z

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Installed the piano hinges to the top cowling, lower cowling, firewall and lower cowling. I am happy with the results.

Thanksgiving day visit with a ninja turtle.

2009-11-28T08:47:05Z

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Thanksgiving day visit with a ninja turtle.

These vent slots look way too cool.

2009-11-28T08:47:05Z

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These vent slots look way too cool.

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2009-11-28T08:47:05Z

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Was not happy with the slot I cut out on the lower cowling, so I fiberglass the slot closed.

2009-11-28T08:47:05Z

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Was not happy with the slot I cut out on the lower cowling, so I fiberglass the slot closed.

The hinge has been riveted to the upper cowl.

2009-11-28T08:47:05Z

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The hinge has been riveted to the upper cowl.

One cowl ramp installed. Will do additional body work to smooth things out.

2009-11-28T08:47:05Z

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One cowl ramp installed. Will do additional body work to smooth things out.

The cowl ramps and piano hinges installed.

2009-11-28T08:47:05Z

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The cowl ramps and piano hinges installed.

Closed the door, clecoed the upper and lower cowling, took a picture.

2009-11-28T08:47:05Z

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Closed the door, clecoed the upper and lower cowling, took a picture.

Installed the compass.

2009-11-28T08:47:05Z

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Installed the compass.

Fitting the upper and lower cowling.

2009-11-28T08:47:05Z

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Fitting the upper and lower cowling.

Sometimes you have to stop working on the plane and do a little yard maintenance. My youngest working the chain saw.

2009-11-28T08:47:05Z

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Sometimes you have to stop working on the plane and do a little yard maintenance. My youngest working the chain saw.

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2009-11-28T08:47:05Z

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Flap and aileron installed on right wing.

2009-11-28T08:47:05Z

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Flap and aileron installed on right wing.

This little creature was inspecting my work.

2009-11-28T08:47:05Z

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This little creature was inspecting my work.

Bell crank installed and another picture of the pitot post.

2009-11-28T08:47:05Z

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Bell crank installed and another picture of the pitot post.

Installed right wing torque tube.

2009-11-28T08:47:05Z

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Installed right wing torque tube.

Right fuel tank was tested and then installed. Had to remove the fuel tank then trim the edges a little; then reinstalled. I am glad I trimmed the edges.

2009-11-28T08:47:05Z

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Right fuel tank was tested and then installed. Had to remove the fuel tank then trim the edges a little; then reinstalled. I am glad I trimmed the edges.

working on the aileron linkage.

2009-11-28T08:47:05Z

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working on the aileron linkage.

The riveting to the left wing has been completed.

2009-11-28T08:47:05Z

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The riveting to the left wing has been completed.

Fitting the mount to the rib and main spar.

2009-11-28T08:47:05Z

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Fitting the mount to the rib and main spar.

Additional support for pitot tube post.

2009-11-28T08:47:05Z

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Additional support for pitot tube post.

Pitot tube mount installed.

2009-11-28T08:47:05Z

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Pitot tube mount installed.

The pitot tube hole all cut out and ready for the mount.

2009-11-28T08:47:05Z

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The pitot tube hole all cut out and ready for the mount.

Riveting almost done on the left wing. Lots of rivets.

2009-11-28T08:47:05Z

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Riveting almost done on the left wing. Lots of rivets.

Created this vee block using three pieces of aluminum angle. I drilled a #40 on one end and a #30 on the other end of the vee block. This tool was used to drill holes in tubing for the ailer ...

2009-11-28T08:47:05Z

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Created this vee block using three pieces of aluminum angle. I drilled a #40 on one end and a #30 on the other end of the vee block. This tool was used to drill holes in tubing for the ailer ...

This little tool was designed to scribe a line 5/16 inch from the edge of a j-stiffener. More uses for the aluminum angle

2009-11-28T08:47:05Z

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This little tool was designed to scribe a line 5/16 inch from the edge of a j-stiffener. More uses for the aluminum angle

Fitting the pitot post and mounting hardware.

2009-11-28T08:47:05Z

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Fitting the pitot post and mounting hardware.

Mounting the pitot tube base.

2009-11-28T08:47:05Z

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Mounting the pitot tube base.

Right wing riveting completed. You really have to feel your way through on a number of these rivets.

2009-11-28T08:47:05Z

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Right wing riveting completed. You really have to feel your way through on a number of these rivets.

Right bottom left wing skin riveted in place. Tomorrow we start on the right skin. Will need to start thinking about moving out to the airport.

2009-11-28T08:47:05Z

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Right bottom left wing skin riveted in place. Tomorrow we start on the right skin. Will need to start thinking about moving out to the airport.

Primed lower right wing skin.

2009-11-28T08:47:05Z

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Primed lower right wing skin.

Lower right skin all dimpled and ready for installation.

2009-11-28T08:47:05Z

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Lower right skin all dimpled and ready for installation.

Asked the Queen of the castle to take a picture of the stable boy doing something.

2009-11-28T08:47:05Z

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Asked the Queen of the castle to take a picture of the stable boy doing something.

Left flap all done. Trailing edge came out straight.

2009-11-28T08:47:05Z

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Left flap all done. Trailing edge came out straight.

Pro seal applied to the flap. Starting to think about Oshkosh.

2009-11-28T08:47:05Z

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Pro seal applied to the flap. Starting to think about Oshkosh.

Pro seal applied to the aileron.

2009-11-28T08:47:05Z

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Pro seal applied to the aileron.

Here we are August 12, 2009 and almost done with the flaps and ailerons. Next, installing the A/P servo and buttoning up the wings.

2009-11-28T08:47:05Z

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Here we are August 12, 2009 and almost done with the flaps and ailerons. Next, installing the A/P servo and buttoning up the wings.

Get a bunch of 2X4's ($1.98 ea) some deck screws, wood glue and there you go, overhead storage.

2009-11-28T08:47:05Z

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Get a bunch of 2X4's ($1.98 ea) some deck screws, wood glue and there you go, overhead storage.

Oldest son sitting on trike.

2009-11-28T08:47:05Z

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Oldest son sitting on trike.

Taking her for a little ride.

2009-11-28T08:47:05Z

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Taking her for a little ride.

Right flap all primed and ready to assemble.

2009-11-28T08:47:05Z

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Right flap all primed and ready to assemble.

The flap in progress.

2009-11-28T08:47:05Z

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The flap in progress.

The right flap top view. Moving right along.

2009-11-28T08:47:05Z

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The right flap top view. Moving right along.

The flaps are coming together for the first time.

2009-09-25T08:06:08Z

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The flaps are coming together for the first time.

Preparing to assembly the flaps.

2009-09-25T08:06:08Z

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Preparing to assembly the flaps.

The right aileron. A couple of more rivets and then pro seal the trailing edge. Will be working on the flaps next.

2009-09-25T08:06:08Z

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The right aileron. A couple of more rivets and then pro seal the trailing edge. Will be working on the flaps next.

The right aileron coming together nicely.

2009-09-25T08:06:08Z

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The right aileron coming together nicely.

As mentioned earlier, there are two pop rivets on one of the nose ribs.

2009-09-25T08:06:08Z

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As mentioned earlier, there are two pop rivets on one of the nose ribs.

My youngest son with his new 2002 Xterra.

2009-09-25T08:06:08Z

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My youngest son with his new 2002 Xterra.

Drilled holes in the work bench to aid in countersinking the trailing edge strip.

2009-09-25T08:06:08Z

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Drilled holes in the work bench to aid in countersinking the trailing edge strip.

Left aileron all done except for the installation of the brackets and pro-sealing then riveting the trailing edge.

2009-09-25T08:06:08Z

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Left aileron all done except for the installation of the brackets and pro-sealing then riveting the trailing edge.

Starting on the left aileron.

2009-09-25T08:06:08Z

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Starting on the left aileron.

Starting to assemble the left aileron.

2009-09-25T08:06:08Z

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Starting to assemble the left aileron.

Looking at the left aileron center rib riveting. The tube is stainless steel and is for balance. Note the two most forward rivets were pop-riveted. This is Vans design.

2009-09-25T08:06:08Z

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Looking at the left aileron center rib riveting. The tube is stainless steel and is for balance. Note the two most forward rivets were pop-riveted. This is Vans design.

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2009-09-25T08:06:08Z

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More body work. Boy will I be glad when this is over.

2009-09-25T08:06:08Z

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More body work. Boy will I be glad when this is over.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKV3h64umHE

2009-09-25T08:06:08Z

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKV3h64umHE

Here we are 06-29-2009, three and 1/2 years of building.

2009-09-25T08:06:08Z

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Here we are 06-29-2009, three and 1/2 years of building.

Primed the door.

2009-09-25T08:06:08Z

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Primed the door.

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2009-09-25T08:06:08Z

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I am so pleased with the spinner outcome. It is my opinion, building 90% of the plane first is in preparation for the prop spinner.

2009-09-25T08:06:08Z

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I am so pleased with the spinner outcome. It is my opinion, building 90% of the plane first is in preparation for the prop spinner.

Thinking about painting the spinner a spiral black and white. You can change the pitch of the prop manually but it takes a lot of effort. Note the optical illusion of the screws towards the ...

2009-11-25T22:30:45Z

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Thinking about painting the spinner a spiral black and white. You can change the pitch of the prop manually but it takes a lot of effort. Note the optical illusion of the screws towards the ...

The spinner filler fabrication came out nicely.

2009-11-25T22:31:27Z

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The spinner filler fabrication came out nicely.

More fiberglass work. The prop spinner installation.

2009-09-25T08:06:08Z

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More fiberglass work. The prop spinner installation.

The gap between prop and spinner had to be increased. Spinner was put on, taken off and trimmed a little, put on, taken off and trimmed a little, taken off....

2009-09-25T08:06:08Z

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The gap between prop and spinner had to be increased. Spinner was put on, taken off and trimmed a little, put on, taken off and trimmed a little, taken off....

Marking out the cutout in the spinner.

2009-09-25T08:06:08Z

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Marking out the cutout in the spinner.

I slightly modified the second cable mount point using a tube.

2009-09-25T08:06:08Z

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I slightly modified the second cable mount point using a tube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKV3h64umHE

2009-09-25T08:06:08Z

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKV3h64umHE

Notice the angle bracket to prevent the air filter from hitting the mixture level. I am not finished with the air filter. Will install a shield to cover up this hole. I think this model inje ...

2009-11-25T22:32:51Z

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Notice the angle bracket to prevent the air filter from hitting the mixture level. I am not finished with the air filter. Will install a shield to cover up this hole. I think this model inje ...

The air filter is a lot of work.Had to install and remove the lower cowling several times. Still need to install the flap assembly.

2009-09-25T08:06:08Z

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The air filter is a lot of work.Had to install and remove the lower cowling several times. Still need to install the flap assembly.

Here was a little thing I devised to help in bleeding the brakes.

2009-09-25T08:06:08Z

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Here was a little thing I devised to help in bleeding the brakes.

Had to cut out for the mixture lever on the injector.

2009-09-25T08:06:08Z

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Had to cut out for the mixture lever on the injector.

Fitted the lower cowling today. Like the rest of the fiberglass work, you need to take your time. Not to worry, you can always add fiberglass if you take too much off.

2009-09-25T08:06:08Z

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Fitted the lower cowling today. Like the rest of the fiberglass work, you need to take your time. Not to worry, you can always add fiberglass if you take too much off.

Air tools make it easier. They can get away from you and cause more finishing work later.

2009-09-25T08:06:08Z

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Air tools make it easier. They can get away from you and cause more finishing work later.

Had to take a picture with me doing some work. The FAA is going to want to see some pictures I suspect.

2009-09-25T08:06:08Z

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Had to take a picture with me doing some work. The FAA is going to want to see some pictures I suspect.

I was really amazed how strong the lower cowling became just by installing these hand full of rivets on both sides.

2009-09-25T08:06:08Z

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I was really amazed how strong the lower cowling became just by installing these hand full of rivets on both sides.

Fitting the cowling. Had to remove the cowling, had to install the cowling, had to remove the cowling, had to install the cowling....you get the picture when trying to fit this thing.

2009-09-25T08:06:08Z

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Fitting the cowling. Had to remove the cowling, had to install the cowling, had to remove the cowling, had to install the cowling....you get the picture when trying to fit this thing.

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2009-09-25T08:06:08Z

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Left muffler installed, it is really secure.

2009-09-25T08:06:08Z

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Left muffler installed, it is really secure.

Relocated the cable to the inside of the lever.

2009-09-25T08:06:08Z

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Relocated the cable to the inside of the lever.

I haven't seen dual exhaust like this since I owned my old 70 Cuda.

2009-09-25T08:06:08Z

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I haven't seen dual exhaust like this since I owned my old 70 Cuda.

Installed the mufflers. Can't wait to start this thing up.

2009-09-25T08:06:08Z

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Installed the mufflers. Can't wait to start this thing up.

This stuff will hold a gasket in place for installation. I used this to hold the fuel pump gasket in place.

2009-09-25T08:06:08Z

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This stuff will hold a gasket in place for installation. I used this to hold the fuel pump gasket in place.

Re wire tied these bolts. The trick is to keep in mind the direction the bolts turn to remove.

2009-09-25T08:06:08Z

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Re wire tied these bolts. The trick is to keep in mind the direction the bolts turn to remove.

Torqued the prop bolts and wire tied the prop bolts.

2009-09-25T08:06:08Z

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Torqued the prop bolts and wire tied the prop bolts.

Blast tubes installed, one on the far right is for the fuel pump.

2009-09-25T08:06:08Z

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Blast tubes installed, one on the far right is for the fuel pump.

Decided to install the shroud for fuel pump cooling. Had to trim the shroud some and was a real challenge installing the new fuel pump.

2009-09-25T08:06:08Z

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Decided to install the shroud for fuel pump cooling. Had to trim the shroud some and was a real challenge installing the new fuel pump.

Installed the throttle, prop and mixture cables and powered up the avionics.

2009-09-25T08:06:08Z

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Installed the throttle, prop and mixture cables and powered up the avionics.

Fuel line goes between cylinder one and three.

2009-09-25T08:06:08Z

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Fuel line goes between cylinder one and three.

This is the way to go when timing the mags.

2009-09-25T08:06:08Z

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This is the way to go when timing the mags.

Right caliper and brake line installed. All that is needed is adding and bleeding brake fluid.

2009-09-25T08:06:08Z

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Right caliper and brake line installed. All that is needed is adding and bleeding brake fluid.

The comm1 antenna, waiting on more antenna wire.

2009-09-25T08:06:08Z

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The comm1 antenna, waiting on more antenna wire.

The comm2 and GPS antenna. Fired up the Garmin 300XL and got a fix.

2009-09-25T08:06:08Z

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The comm2 and GPS antenna. Fired up the Garmin 300XL and got a fix.

Left caliper and brake line. Interesting Vans recommends the friction tape.

2009-09-25T08:06:08Z

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Left caliper and brake line. Interesting Vans recommends the friction tape.

I had to rearrange the avionics stack to incorporate the SL-30. The audio panel tray is sitting this picture out.

2009-09-25T08:06:08Z

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I had to rearrange the avionics stack to incorporate the SL-30. The audio panel tray is sitting this picture out.

This is where the Pro Hub will be installed. This was a real challenge while on your back. Do as much of this before installing the forward top fuselage. Hopefully next week I will power up ...

2009-09-25T08:06:08Z

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This is where the Pro Hub will be installed. This was a real challenge while on your back. Do as much of this before installing the forward top fuselage. Hopefully next week I will power up ...