PLANNING FOR THE CONDUIT RUNS The time has come to make plans for all of the wiring in my plane. While I have not made final decisions on some aspects of my avionics package, I do have a reasonable expectation of what it will require. This information in hand, I… Read More »Conduit Runs (at a walking pace)
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
FUSELAGE CRADLE FIRST I wrote about taking delivery of my QB fuselage already, but had only set it on furniture dollies so far. This would not work going forward as I will need access to all sides of the fuselage to make any real progress. It was time to build… Read More »Electrical work and new fuselage cradle
RIVETING THE WINGS – BUT FIRST SOME HELP The best way I know how to prepare for riveting is by calling in the A-Team. My daughters love helping out with the plane, so anytime I can bring them along I do. Here, Eleanor is placing clecos into the aileron and… Read More »Riveting and wiring on the wings