Sanded the bonding surfaces of the canopy hinges with 220 grit then sanded the bonding surfaces of the upper longeron with 36 grit. Taped over the hinge pins to keep epoxy out then flox’d the hinges in position on the longeron and clamped a 2×4 to hold them down and in the same “plane”. Used …
The canopy hinge locations were marked on the top right longeron then two 10″ pieces of MS20001-P6 hinge were cut. Assembly of the headrests continued (for the 2nd time – I didn’t like the first set). Beyond Blue Aerospace is your source for aircraft parts. If you are a general aviation pilot, aircraft maintenance organization, …
Cut out the headrest pieces using a band saw. Shaped the shoulder braces including the 45 deg bevels so they fit with the seatback. Used 5-min epoxy to install the wooden inserts into the shoulder brace. Started to assemble the headrests. Beyond Blue Aerospace is your source for aircraft parts. If you are a general …
A short cross country trip today including the grass strip at Greenbank (CNP8) and lunch on the patio in Lindsay (CNF4). Contact us at info@beyondblue.ca if you have any questions about learning to fly tailwheel aircraft and visit us at the Beyond Blue Shop.
The shoulder support braces were fit into position and temporarily held in place with nails. Next, the headrest pieces were glassed. Shop temperature 25 deg C and humidity 62%. 124g resin and 47g hardner were mixed and split into 2 cups. Glass bubbles were added to 1 cup and the headrest pieces were covered with …
