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Re: It begins.....wings off
Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 11:25 pm
by Poncho73
Yep, I will torque the AN7 bolt to 35 - 40 pounds. The NAS bolt has I higher shear load, but not one that can be an issue in either case.
For me the installation of Ponk brace seemed the right thing to do considering I have the plane grounded for reskinning and I was planning on inspecting the gear box as well as all other attach points, including the empennage attach points.
I’m fairly deep into it now, I have a new radio and a number of other items on the agenda so the work continues.....
Re: It begins.....wings off
Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2018 5:30 pm
by Poncho73
- Gear torqued in now, repainted and hub caps in place
- Bi-fold electric powered door. 14 x 40
Finished the Ponk and Leg install on Saturday, torqued and secured. I also added the wheel cap covers. My new hangar door got installed and finished last Friday. Currently the aircraft is in my buddies heated hangar, I will move back to my hangar in the spring.
Re: It begins.....wings off
Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2018 10:18 pm
by Poncho73
- new baffles installed, great fit and finish. Airforms make a nice product.
- old baffles, after 70 years a little worn
It's been awhile since I posted an update. Working on the airplane whenever I can. Radio in, interior in and baffling installed
Re: It begins.....wings off
Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2018 10:22 pm
by 170C
Looking good!
Re: It begins.....wings off
Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2018 10:24 pm
by Poncho73
Radio installed and interior back in. The wings are skinned I'm just waiting for the fabric clips then dope and paint. Maybe back in the air May.
Re: It begins.....wings off
Posted: Tue May 22, 2018 11:13 pm
by Poncho73
Wings are back today, install tomorrow.....now the work starts
Re: It begins.....wings off
Posted: Wed May 23, 2018 1:08 am
by brian.olson
The interior/panel is stunning!
Re: It begins.....wings off
Posted: Thu May 24, 2018 1:35 am
by Poncho73
Installed today.....
Re: It begins.....wings off
Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2018 3:41 pm
by Poncho73
First Flight yesterday. Everything seem good. It was a windy/gusty day and couldn't find smooth air to complete all my test points, but it seems to fly OK....as for me, that's a different story:)
Re: It begins.....wings off
Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2018 12:09 pm
by Poncho73
Wheel pants on.....aircraft pretty much complete. Next is the Leading Edge stripe, decal guy is doing that.
Re: It begins.....wings off
Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2018 5:02 am
by GAHorn
VERY PRETTY! Congrats on the progress!
Re: It begins.....wings off
Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2018 2:29 am
by Poncho73
7 hours on it now. Works great. Ceiling fans installed...Warbird hangar
Re: It begins.....wings off
Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2018 2:35 am
by Poncho73
And they work
Re: It begins.....wings off
Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2018 12:51 pm
by GAHorn
I am always amazed at the organization some folks manage to keep in their hangars! Mine always appears as if in mid-project and I am the only one who knows where the tools are. Congrats!
Re: It begins.....wings off
Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2018 5:40 pm
by hilltop170
Nice touch with the fans!