Back in the Game

[PropMan]

Been there, had a Dynon Skyview in my S7. All is good until the elections stop flowing.
Going with an iFly in the center, Trig radio an transponder. One of the round 3.25 holes is for Electronics International CGR30 engine monitor. Yes, gonna cut and make an access hole where the tablet mounts

[Cguy]

Round gauges?? Say it isn't so, that's so 20 th. century! The only round thing in my S-7S's panel since a re-do a few years ago, is the hour meter. I use this thingie for my primary flight instruments. https://grtavionics.com/product/mini-x-efis/ I found that one huge advantage was when I pull the GRT unit, the hole is big enough to stick my hand in behind the panel, and those bigger displays would be even better. This is one thing about these newer displays that i never have heard mentioned, they are more user friendly in that regard!

One thing about no flaps I could get to like:no leakage/drag while flying, just a big smooth airfoil. Are those rivet buckers in the third pic?

[PropMan]

Wings are started, working on the right one first. Learning curve on this one so hope the left one is faster. Spent a little time laying out the panel. Got some heavy metal to make life easier too!

[Cguy]

Nothing better then a shipping crate that can be re-purposed: lot's of good sq tube there. Those wings look great.

[PropMan]

Another Big piece of the puzzle today. And Ordered an O200 from Bob too!

[PropMan]

Tailwheel came in, got it installed, really not much to it(the install that is) The tailwheel is awesome. Everything fits perfectly! 😀

[PropMan]

Spent an hour last night fitting and finding the parts for the Horizontal stab and elevator. waiting on tail wires, supposed to be here end of December. I was lucky enough to get a set from Steen Aero Lab

[PropMan]

Yes sir, at least for a few more months, I'll be passing the craft on to others soon. been a great 12 years.

[PropMan]

They had a Quick build kit in stock. Got it in a couple days. Gonna get done asap, I'm missing having a flying plane something awful.

[rodsmith]

Do you build props as a business? Otherwise seems like quite a task to take on.

[Cguy]

Great progress! In watching the dates on your posts, how long after you sent your deposit in did it take to take delivery?
I like the aft A-frame gear leg structure, meant for fabric/fairing the rear, a very nice touch and one many who cover their gear neglect to do (not me.)

[PropMan]

Started on the three blade prop for my LSA and heres a shot of the makeshift press to assemble the shock struts

[PropMan]

Bits and pieces, Got the gear fit, some controls and the rudder. need to order a couple parts for the wheels and they will be installed. Also waiting on the tailwheel!

[PropMan]

James, I feel your pain. I built an early RV6. Then pre punch hole came out, then matched hole. LOL

Glad I'm on the receiving end of kit upgrades this time!

[James]

Yeah, well - I saw a pretty recent BH four-place kit the other day, and as I looked at it, all I could think about was how many hours I'd spent doing jobs that now are done for you straight out of the kit :-) I felt like some old guy complaining about how easy kids have it nowadays!

Is there a thread somewhere on this forum "How to explain to my family that I'd like to build a second bearhawk" ?