Tried using the search fxn, but couldn't get a clear grasp on what to do, so here's my situation.
Got the doors fitted to the cabin (finishing the door seals). Installing overhead console soon. Cabin not secured. Plan is to cover the cabin top with fabric. Completely skipped section 41 (Upper Forward Fuse) bc I haven't picked out avionics yet. I have a C4B5 core and getting the engine built. Want to use sky bolt fasteners on cowl. Got Vans cowl. I have someone that can help with windows and windshield installation currently.
Current plan is to finish doors. Install overhead. Secure cabin. Install landing gear/engine mount? Unclear as to where to go next.
1) Install rear and door windows now while I have someone that can help - skip the windshield bc the Upper Forward Fuse isn't installed? When do I need to really start to focus on that? My plan was at the end after engine and FF is complete, but I read that there are rivets (from the forward fuse) that are VERY difficult to place with everything installed FF.
2) Can I install the sky bolts and cowl without having the forward fuse installed?Using the piano hinges, the forward fuse gets riveted with it. All the pics I can find show the forward skin riveted.
The goal I'm trying to accomplish is waiting for the avionics bc engine is taking all the money currently and electronics change frequently.
Let me know if this is unclear, trying to figure out an effective plan of action for the next year or so...
Got the doors fitted to the cabin (finishing the door seals). Installing overhead console soon. Cabin not secured. Plan is to cover the cabin top with fabric. Completely skipped section 41 (Upper Forward Fuse) bc I haven't picked out avionics yet. I have a C4B5 core and getting the engine built. Want to use sky bolt fasteners on cowl. Got Vans cowl. I have someone that can help with windows and windshield installation currently.
Current plan is to finish doors. Install overhead. Secure cabin. Install landing gear/engine mount? Unclear as to where to go next.
1) Install rear and door windows now while I have someone that can help - skip the windshield bc the Upper Forward Fuse isn't installed? When do I need to really start to focus on that? My plan was at the end after engine and FF is complete, but I read that there are rivets (from the forward fuse) that are VERY difficult to place with everything installed FF.
2) Can I install the sky bolts and cowl without having the forward fuse installed?Using the piano hinges, the forward fuse gets riveted with it. All the pics I can find show the forward skin riveted.
The goal I'm trying to accomplish is waiting for the avionics bc engine is taking all the money currently and electronics change frequently.
Let me know if this is unclear, trying to figure out an effective plan of action for the next year or so...