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R. Daniels 02-19-2014 06:33 PM

I wish I had thought of that mod 15 years ago when my '8 was going together. Routing vent lines, wiring, TP&M cables as well as accessing the gear clamp bolts was a real bugger. Some build details fade over time but the memory of wrestling stuff through the lightening holes is still clear.

Low Pass 02-19-2014 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by R. Daniels (Post 855624)
I wish I had thought of that mod 15 years ago when my '8 was going together. Routing vent lines, wiring, TP&M cables as well as accessing the gear clamp bolts was a real bugger. Some build details fade over time but the memory of wrestling stuff through the lightening holes is still clear.

Yep, same here. First flight 6/6/2000. Difference now is my hands have grown and won't fit through any longer! Go figure.

HIIFLY 02-26-2014 08:52 AM

Gear Tower mod
 
This is how I did mine during construction but I think itcould be done to a finished aircraft by being careful not to cut anything besides the web in the gear leg tower . ;)
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claycookiemonster 02-26-2014 11:49 AM

Glareshield!
 
Off topic, but way to go with the squared off glareshield! My experience has been all military and commercial, so "flat on top" glareshields have been the norm for me. Given the increasing use of glass instruments, having the top of your glareshield match the top edge of your EFIS screen makes total sense. It may even allow some builders to raise the bottom edge of the instrument panel which is nice for knees and sticks.

Really looks great!

Clay "Cookie Monster" Cook


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