Used a #12 drill bit to drill 5 holes in each of the two canopy hinges to secure them to the top longerons. Began to countersink the holes and tried out the first machine screw and corresponding nut. Unfortunately the nuts were the wrong size for the machine screws (even though I ordered exactly what …
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 [email protected] if you have any questions about learning to fly tailwheel aircraft and visit us at the Beyond Blue Shop.
