Category Archives: Wing Kit

Filtered Air Box, Alternate Induction Air, Interior Push/Pull Cables and Wing Walk

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Mark B Cooper

Today was focused on the last remaining major component on the plane – the filtered air box. I verified the setup of the FAB to ensure it was pointed at the lower cowl inlet. I then riveted the top plate … Continue reading →

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Left Wingtip and Nav Light and Filtered Air Box

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Mark B Cooper

Today I completed the wings by installing the AeroLED NS90 navigation light in the left wing tip. Like everything else, it goes together much quicker the second time. I then cleaned up some wiring that was done for the leading … Continue reading →

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Wing Root Completion (Fuel and Vent Lines), Upper Intersection Fairings, Wing Tip Repair and Navigation Light

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Mark B Cooper

Due to a cancellation at the last minute at work, I was able to get a fairly full day of work in at the hangar. Thanks to Ben Westfall who gave me some surplus tubing, I was able to finish … Continue reading →

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Wing Root Wiring, CPC Wiring Verification and Update, AOA Connection and Wing Tip Repair/Fill

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Mark B Cooper

I am now at the stage of wrapping up and completing the wing attach and wing root items. I installed tiedown mounts to both wing root bottom covers and secured the fuel sender CPC connections, the main wing CPC and … Continue reading →

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Wing Attach

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Mark B Cooper

Today with the help of several friends and fellow builders we were able to get the wings mounted for the first time! I prepped for the day by removing the wing tips for easier hand holds and I also taped … Continue reading →

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The Wings are Off!

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Mark B Cooper

Yesterday was an interesting day for sure. Chip came over and helped get the wings moved to the airport. I used a 24′ uHaul truck as the 17′ is too short and no one seems to have 20′ trucks anymore. … Continue reading →

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The word of the day – Lucky!

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Mark B Cooper

I was thinking about the move of the wings to the airport in a few days. The plan is to use a U-Haul truck (20-24 footer) and wheel the wing cradle in and secure it in place. Drop off in … Continue reading →

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Two Wings and a Prayor – The Wings are Done!!

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Mark B Cooper

Well, here we are, July 1st and the wings are officially complete! According to my records, work began on the wings on March 19th so this took about 3.5 months to complete. Much faster than I expected, but it was … Continue reading →

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Aileron Trim and Wing Tips

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Mark B Cooper

This morning I was able to install the Aileron Trim servo. It’s a Van’s option and required a little assembly of a chasis and mounting of the servo to it. Then the servo is connected with springs to the Aileron … Continue reading →

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Flap Completion and Aileron Activation Completion

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Mark B Cooper

Today I was able to get a number of things finalized on the wings. I finished the riveting on the right flap that had been curing the trailing edge. There was about 75 blind rivets that had to be completed … Continue reading →

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