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Entries for January, 2012

Push To Start Wiring

Wired up the push to start button. The VP-200 controls the external start switch and only enables it in Start Mode. The lighted ring is connected to a power pin on the VP-200 which is also only configured to come on in Start Mode. Pretty sweet. You can find out more about the switch and [...]

Flap Wiring

Wired up the flap position sensor, flap motor and flap switch today. Did an initial calibration on the VP-200 and EFIS/EM to make sure everything was working. Will have to go back and do a “real” configuration once the flaps are on.

Detour For Instrument Rating

For the last 6 months I’ve been training for my Instrument Rating off and on. I had been signed off by my CFII to take the practical for a couple weeks. Weather and scheduling issues prevented me from doing the flying portion. Yesterday finally worked out and I passed my checkride. It has taken away [...]

Match Drilled Door Halves

Match drilled the door halves. They are match drilled while on the fuselage/cabin top to maintain shape. Next step is to epoxy the halves together.

Cabin Top Match Drilled

Cabin top is match drilled to the fuselage. I am going to deviate from the plans a bit and mount the doors next. The holes in the door well are just match drilled to #30 and not final sized to #12 and #19 yet. That way I can just keep them cleco’d and adjust if [...]