Cozy Experimental Aircraft Update – September 3, 2017
Used 5 minute epoxy to install the outboard foam shims prior to lower firewall installation.
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Cozy Experimental Aircraft Update – August 24, 2017
The top of the lower firewall needs to be flush with the top of the stringer so I filed the lower firewall holes for a better fit with the stringers and longerons. The firewall is positioned in exactly the right place but there are some foam gaps between the fuselage sides and the firewall so …
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Cozy Experimental Aircraft Update – August 7, 2017
Cut five 5″ spacers to ensure to position the bottom firewall 5″ aft of the rear landing gear bulkhead. Used the dremel tool to open up the longeron and stringer holes for better alignment. Positioned the firewall using the spacers and clamps. Ensured vertical using a level. Confirmed distance from F22 firewall is 101.75″. Very …
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Cozy Experimental Aircraft Update – July 30, 2017
Traced the longeron and stringer holes from the temporary firewall to the permanent bottom half firewall and cut out the new holes. Trial fit the bottom permanent firewall at the rear of the fuselage. More adjustments required before floxing in place.
Cozy Experimental Aircraft Update – July 9, 2017
Trimmed and sanded the 6-ply layup on the aft side of the forward landing gear bulkhead. Filed and sanded the 7/8″ holes for the aileron torque tubes to ensure good alignment. Placed the fuselage back on the saw horses and vacuumed the workshop.