Monthly Archives: November 2017

2017-11 Hoses (cont.)

Posted on November 5, 2017 by Sieders Family

For a while I have been meaning to build hoses, but it takes a lot of time and effort to do it right. Flying with Captain Bill Zemanek, he informed me of a website http://www.aircraftspecialty.com/ where they sell nice hoses, … Continue reading →

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2017-11 Engine exhaust back on

Posted on November 5, 2017 by Sieders Family

And another reinstallment of the exhaust. This time I hope it is for a while, at least for the first test run of the engine. I also added clamps around the exhaust connection to hold it in place as per … Continue reading →

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2017-11 Aft Vanity Panel attachment

Posted on November 5, 2017 by Sieders Family

I keep saying this for a few posts now, and it dawns on me that yes, I am in the completion phase of my project ! so here it comes again : Another item off the list ! in the … Continue reading →

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2017-11 Installing Autopilot Aileron Control Relays

Posted on November 5, 2017 by Sieders Family

Another item that has been on the waiting list for a long time, has been the adding of autopilot aileron control relays. After installing the servo, I noticed that the trim control took too much power, that the Garmin servo … Continue reading →

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2017-11 Conduit complete !

Posted on November 5, 2017 by Sieders Family

Today I finished the conduit tour through the aft section of the keel and behind the eventual vanity panel. I was able to include most of the wiring into the big diameter conduit, and lay it out of the way … Continue reading →

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2017-11 Install tryout of engine cowling fasteners

Posted on November 5, 2017 by Sieders Family

I ordered and received a set of Skybolt ZG28S3-SET1 fasteners (https://store.skybolt.com/zg28s3-set1-p2701.aspx )  for my engine cowling to fuselage. Reiff Lorenz seemed to like them, as did others in the Velocity community, and so I decided to put them on my … Continue reading →

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