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Sept 2001 Ply sides glued into place and the instrument panels finally mounted. I have built a 'locker' into the front, which will also serve as access to the front instruments, negating the need for a removalable inst panel or access panel on the forward side...also mounted a A S & S throtle quadrant in the rear cockpit. |
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June 2001 After much thought and discussion I decided to install heel brakes. I have used a couple of Matco 'Lay-down' master cylinders acquired from Aircraft Spruce, positioned so that my heel lays comfortably against the brake lever at all rudder pedal positions. Given more time and engineering expertise I would have probably gone for a joystick mounted brake lever, giving differential braking depending on rudder pedal position! |
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May 2001
Well we are all allowed to dream aren't we? |
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Apr 2001 Harness frame installed as per Hal Danby PFA mod, and supplied by Aviation Metalcraft.
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FEB 2001 Turtle deck complete...looking at ways to attach tailplane as I'm not too happy with the idea of screws?? |
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Work on the internal bits'n'bobs has definitely been easier with the ply sides off.
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Sept 2000 Fuselage sides now joined. All cross struts, seat backs etc... in place. The revised PFA plans for the seats means I can now take my pet elephant for a ride in the front , in the knowledge that it's strong enough to survive one of my landings!! |
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of 2000 progress...the primary flight controls are now fitted,
apart from the rear rudder pedals as I have yet to decide on the braking
system. I was a little concerned about fitting pedals as opposed to
a rudder bar in the rear, as the 'loop' would no longer be closed.
But if the Pitts can cope with just return springs on the front pedals,
I'm sure a 'Camper' can! Subject to PFA inspection of course!