Thu 19 January 2006 |
| On my own today, I continued with the quadrant push/pull cable lower bar cockpit structure. After more thought and a couple more revisions to the plan, I decided to go with two nutplates, it will be nearly impossible to remove the screws without removing the cables but this means I can use the exisiting holes on the cross-frame. | 
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| Also sorted the join between the lower edge of the panel and the cross-bar. At this point just #30s, will need opening up for nutplates but I'm un-decided on which side to put the screw / bolt vs. nutplate. | 
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| After lots of work and a bit more fabrication, this is the end result. Obviously both sides had to be done also. The small piece of angle provides bracing againt the skin. | 
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| The whole structure is good and strong, I put a single push/pull between the two quadrants which works nicely. The only remaining work is the front sides, we will probably need some form of plates to dress / make it presentable. | 
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| Then I spent a few hours sanding the cowl filler back. Slowly getting there, I'm not really sure how good it needs to be before using the EP Filler paint. | 
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| Also put the lower / upper cowl back on the fuselage. The lower cowl is nice and tight and looks like it will be fine. | 
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| In preparation for tomorrow, I also de-rigged the HS for Dad. | 
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