Hey Folks,

Well, it’s been a crazy summer… consistently super hot weather that has kept the internal workshop temps well into the mid-90’s to over 100° F, and that’s with fans on.  So I’ve been delving into some other homestead tasks while still trying to get a bit done here and there on the bird.  The hot weather has eased up slightly, so I’ve been spending another 1-2 hours a day more in the shop (before still needing a shower!).

The electrical system and instrument panel install is still virtually complete.  My Trio autopilot is installed and Garmin GNS-480 GPS Navigator and Bendix-King AV8OR handheld GPS back in hand from getting repaired. 

I still need to finalize the weight and balance on the ailerons before their final installation onto the wings.

Also on the upcoming to-do list is the final canopy install… and getting the rudder/brake pedals configured and installed, along with the brake lines, master cylinders and reservoirs plumbed. 

Slowly making progress . . .