Back in the Game

[PropMan]

Since my last post, finished fuel system (just need to flow test), finished brake system including parking brake, layed out controls on panel, painted and installed panel, installed controls and made firewall pass thru. Next is engine baffles, wire up engine monitor, keep putting on parts for the last time ?

[PropMan]

Working on small details, throttle bracket, left windows sill, installed left rear window and closure piece.

[PropMan]

A friend once told me " The enemy of completion is perfection " so true Mark!
As i am doing final assembly of the LSA i find things I can do better, that will improve comfort without increasing weight but by grams. This is one. Upper window closure. But of course I had finished the window. Oh well, its almost done now. Lol

[PropMan]

Couple shots of the top window closure

[PropMan]

Sorting out window latch and catch, along with interior panel.

[Bcone1381]

I copied Bob's Patrol on the left window, which is a blade that rotates down into a slot cut into the window sill. I put a very slight angle on the slot so the window latch tends to stay closed....rather than vibrate open. The blade is close to the round window frame stock and makes for a neat clean snag free install.

[PropMan]

Back at it after Osh!
Mission shift?
I've decided to go bare bones. No Alternator, so no Adsb required. Pulled the GRT EFIS, Trig TY22 Transponder/ADSB out/in.
So, about a 12 pound reduction and 10k worth of stuff!
The calculations on hourly electric consumption is around 1 amp. I have a small solar panel with controller that produces 20watts/hr going in the skylight.
panel will consist of AV30e, Trig TY91, GRT 4000 eis, magnetic compass, 2.25" airspeed indicator, Ipad Mini 6, and my cellphone.
Working on wiring now!

[TJLEMAY]

What engine?

[SpruceForest]

I would perhaps consider keeping any provisions for ADS-B (while avoiding the actual installation of alternator, boxes, etc.)... would be very surprised if the UAS/AAM industries - fairly deep pockets there - do not continue to press for universal ADS-B equipage to address their need to cost-share their separation assurance/anti-collision problem with other NAS users. ACAS-xu is already baked in terms of standards work, and the universal ADS-B equipage 'safety/security' argument is plausible cover for further rule making activity. Just saying.

[PropMan]

I would perhaps consider keeping any provisions for ADS-B (while avoiding the actual installation of alternator, boxes, etc.)... would be very surprised if the UAS/AAM industries - fairly deep pockets there - do not continue to press for universal ADS-B equipage to address their need to cost-share their separation assurance/anti-collision problem with other NAS users. ACAS-xu is already baked in terms of standards work, and the universal ADS-B equipage 'safety/security' argument is plausible cover for further rule making activity. Just saying.

The thing is, I can add all these items later, but if I start with them, I can't remove them and currently operate under class b & c . Most of my flying, 99 percent, is outside the mandated adsb airspace anyhow.

[SpruceForest]

Exactly what I am saying... you have apparently already done some of the work figuring out how to get ADS-B in the plane, so if the provisions (bracket tabs, antenna mount, etc.) that are the hard part of retrofit are already done, you get the benefit of exemption from the rule with reduced time and/or cost to compliance if the regulatory environment changes. Sanity may prevail and ADS-B continues to be an airspace rule with exemptions and onus on UAV/AAM to stay clear of piloted aircraft. If not, a change in policy to move to portable units for non-electric aircraft would be my pref, but you'll be good either way.

[PropMan]

Installed comm antenna, wiring up Trig TY91