Close up of new tailwheel linkage
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New tailwheel setup. Hard single linkage. Based off actual pilot feedback.
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Panel up close. I like the fuel gauge a lot.
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Cockpit view. PTT on stick.
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Gluing rib to spar
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New outer rib glued on
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Gluing a rib to main spar
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Splice strengthened using carbon fiber instead of 1/4" plywood
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Splice strengthed in rear spar near a rib
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Splice strengthened over rear spar
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Leading edge attached
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cross section of the leading edge after relief cuts for plywood skins
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Clean cabin air ducting seen installed in wing
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Preparation work for wing skin gluing. Nailer strips cut and pre loaded with brads.
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nailer strips up close
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Lots of brads
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The wing is upside down. Skin glued on with nailer strips tacked in place while glue is drying.
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Wing right side up. New skin can be seen installed.
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The left wing, upside down with skin installed waiting for glue to cure.
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Removing brads that were left behind when nailer strips were removed.
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A shot along the wing with a head showing area where pilot sits.
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Wing with bottom skins installed.
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NACA duct for cabin air installed. You can buy the plastic premade duct from Aircraft Spruce.
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Inside of wing showing duct and plumbing.
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First try at plumbing. Not using this method. I do not want hose clamps inside wing that cannot be accessed.
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Plumbing done. No servicable parts in wing.
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This is the type of plywood used on wing. Why? I got it for free.
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Layout for varnish of upper wing skin. You must not put varnish where glue is going to go.
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Varnish prep for inside of wing
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VHF COMM antenna installed. I tested this with my antenna analyzer to get placement correct.
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