Thought it would be a good idea to start a list of things to do while building the plane, rather than after it was finished. A few more hours then, would be a lot less than now.
This should be of some help to builders who would not even be aware of changes or improvements that exist.
:I would install the oil cooler cockpit adjustable baffle door while building the baffles, rather than after they were finished. Would have been easier and neater.
: Would have made the static system of sturdier materials and fabrication
: on the tip up, made sure that the fuselage was completely sealed before installing the canopy. This is the area on top where the hinges are. It can still be done, but it requires at least 3 people to remove the canopy, and 3 to install it. Pro Seal worked good closing up the gaps
: would have put that .020" shim under the front canopy skin and between the frame to help avoid the catching (3 times).
: would have made the canopy frame a little narrower to allow for the pushing out by the gas cylinders.
Feel free to join in!!
Got to help those behind us.
Jack
This should be of some help to builders who would not even be aware of changes or improvements that exist.
:I would install the oil cooler cockpit adjustable baffle door while building the baffles, rather than after they were finished. Would have been easier and neater.
: Would have made the static system of sturdier materials and fabrication
: on the tip up, made sure that the fuselage was completely sealed before installing the canopy. This is the area on top where the hinges are. It can still be done, but it requires at least 3 people to remove the canopy, and 3 to install it. Pro Seal worked good closing up the gaps
: would have put that .020" shim under the front canopy skin and between the frame to help avoid the catching (3 times).
: would have made the canopy frame a little narrower to allow for the pushing out by the gas cylinders.
Feel free to join in!!
Got to help those behind us.
Jack