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Cassutt


Close up of new tailwheel linkage

New tailwheel setup. Hard single linkage. Based off actual pilot feedback.

Panel up close. I like the fuel gauge a lot.

Cockpit view. PTT on stick.

Gluing rib to spar

New outer rib glued on

Gluing a rib to main spar

Splice strengthened using carbon fiber instead of 1/4" plywood

Splice strengthed in rear spar near a rib

Splice strengthened over rear spar

Leading edge attached

cross section of the leading edge after relief cuts for plywood skins

Clean cabin air ducting seen installed in wing

Preparation work for wing skin gluing. Nailer strips cut and pre loaded with brads.

nailer strips up close

Lots of brads

The wing is upside down. Skin glued on with nailer strips tacked in place while glue is drying.

Wing right side up. New skin can be seen installed.

The left wing, upside down with skin installed waiting for glue to cure.

Removing brads that were left behind when nailer strips were removed.

A shot along the wing with a head showing area where pilot sits.

Wing with bottom skins installed.

NACA duct for cabin air installed. You can buy the plastic premade duct from Aircraft Spruce.

Inside of wing showing duct and plumbing.

First try at plumbing. Not using this method. I do not want hose clamps inside wing that cannot be accessed.

Plumbing done. No servicable parts in wing.

This is the type of plywood used on wing. Why? I got it for free.

Layout for varnish of upper wing skin. You must not put varnish where glue is going to go.

Varnish prep for inside of wing

VHF COMM antenna installed. I tested this with my antenna analyzer to get placement correct.