Engine Delivery

Engine Delivery

Here we’re installing the engine mount onto the engine. Luckily we got the folks from Magnum (Gene and Gary) to come out to help, as well as Ray our EAA Tech Counselor, as this was quite a chore. Gary Works on the Engine Mount Here we are installing the engine onto the fuselage. First we centered the […]

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Entertainment Systems

Entertainment Systems

Here’s a quick shot of our DVD player output screens back up and running. Not a requirement to fly, but I think it’s cool. As part of the optional equipment that we’re installing, we’ve already shown the LCD screens that we installed in the back of the front seats in the interior chapter, here you […]

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Entertainment Systems

Entertainment Systems

Here’s a quick shot of our DVD player output screens back up and running. Not a requirement to fly, but I think it’s cool. Inflight movies Sweet As part of the optional equipment that we’re installing, we’ve already shown the LCD screens that we installed in the back of the front seats in the interior […]

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Install Main Gear Axles

Install Main Gear Axles

The main gear axle bolt holes were pre-drilled by the factory. However, we had to drill the backing plate, shown below, to which we will later mount the wheel pants. Also, we’re mounting an optional phenolic pad between the axle and the gear leg to prevent excess brake heat from sinking into the gear leg […]

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Luggage Shelf, Part I

Luggage Shelf, Part I

Here. This will hide the mechanical systems and structures from view in the cabin. Also, unlike the retract version, we should not need access to anything behind the bulkhead in flight (although a push-pull cable has been installed to the fuel shut-off valve). The lower portion of the bulkhead will also form the baggage platform, […]

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Glare Shield Fabrication

Glare Shield Fabrication

OBSOLETE – see new section I’m not sure what other folks do for their glare shields, and the directions in the manual are pretty skimpy. What I’ve decided to do is this, I’ll brace the back (it tends to droop) with two aluminum plates that mount to the fuselage just in front of the windscreen, and add […]

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