QUICK DAY – MINOR MODIFICATIONS TO GMU 22 MOUNTING BRACKET I did not have much time in the hangar today, so it was a perfect day for a minor project. I have elected to use the GMU 22 as a part of my avionics suite, which will require the GMU… Read More »GMU 22 mounting bracket install
NEEDED TO DO A LITTLE PLANNING This work session started many, many days ago. When I first set out to generically pull some wires for my ZipTips and autopilot servo, I naively thought I could “just pull some wires.” It took less than a minute of reading to learn more… Read More »Throwing myself under the CAN BUS
MOUNTING THE GSA 28 I really enjoyed sealing up the left wing. It has a finished look to it that I really enjoy. Now it is time to move on to wiring the right wing, adding the autopilot roll servo, and getting it ready to rivet. In the same fashion… Read More »Right wing prep and wiring
ROLO-FLAIR TOOL AND SOME BOELUBE I have stated many times that I am a strong believer in having the right tools for the job. This post continues that thread. The tools I am referencing here are the Parker Rolo-Flair tool and a good lubricant I use – Boelube. I was… Read More »I have a flair for flaring
FIRST THINGS FIRST – DELAYS It has been well over a month since I have laid a finger on the plane. No excuses beyond everyone’s favorite “life got in the way.” Holidays, family vacation, kids out of school, weather. The usual. Perhaps I am also in what many builders experience… Read More »First Garmin Shipment