Log #48

More work on the spinner/propeller. A few more photos . Let me know if you cannot open the photos. See the subheadings on the photos. Spinner aligned, cut, cleco'd, backplate drilled, aligned, deburred, riveted nutplates, deburred, holes up to size, ready to re-install.

log #47

19 new photos at the end of picasa album. Installed Whirlwind Composite ground adjustable propeller for the first time! Cleaned, measured and cut spinner preparing for installation. Many fit checks. Will require more trimming for exact fit. Goal to finish each step to prepare for engine start....no dates yet.

log 46

A few more engine stand off ties (hand tied fiber ties more reliable than zipties). Purchased another stepdrill, angle meter to check angles on each propeller, and more sanding brushes.Drilled and sized up (6) holes in spinner back plate perfectly and evenly spaced to fit on prop spacer bushings...worked perfect! Feels great to get this right. Soft installed back plate and propeller! Two layups fiberglass inside of spinner, 2" wide for countersinks at back plate. Finishing spinner. Obtained instructions from Whirlwind for prop torquing etc. Need to go to fire stations for old fireproof insulation front/aft of wing in fuselage. Searching for Halon fire extinguisher. ACS key switch schematic for electric ignition, ready to finish & check. Camera charger found so photos coming soon.

Post 45 - Status

Just an update of items to move forward, prioritized by next milestones (start, inspection, flight, flightest, after):

log 44

I realigned my tasks and will show on the next blog. I organized by milestones: engine start, inspection, first flight, after (flight test and after). Currently working on spinner and propeller installation. First, to figure the task. With help today, I tuned the propeller to align for easy prop start if needed. To do this, had to pull the plug on Cylinder 1, and check compression (top dead center) for this cylinder than align the prop. Once complete, I marked and moved on.

The spinner backplate goes on before the propeller. I had to make a template to drill (6) holes in it. I drilled almost full size and need a bigger drill to finish (asap). I will also create a front plate for the spinner, cut and install! More later!

log 43 late summer 2012

This week, working on the rudder pedal limiter. Glasair manual says to build up a composite structure off the firewall to the pedals. I started doing this and realized how difficult it would be and not a great design off the firewall. Started thinking tension instead of compression. I've built a cable/turnbuckle system that goes forward from the pedal cable arm (center console area) to tie in. Turnbuckles make it adjustable and accessible. Holes drilled and almost installed now. I will pick up the tumbler from the locksmith with new ignition keys today!