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The Early stages of panel and cockpit layout. I decided to use a hinge to attach the panel to the cross member
and also go with a vertical panel. I didn't like the way the gauges faded away from me with the tilted panel.
Here you can see the modification I did to the trim wheel. By adding this knob (using a 3/4" long x 1/4" diameter
shoulder bolt and a knob I made myself) I am able to move the trim its full travel in 1/3 the time. I might add
more detail to my modification later but if you want more detail feel free to email me.
This picture also shows my air vents using the Loc-Line modular hose system. WHen testing this system out
it appeared to deliver plenty of air and in a much more directional manner. The vents and valves (shown below) ran me
about $20.
This shows how simple the connection to the outside NACA air vent is.
I cut out the NACA vent profile by using a simple hand nibbler and then cleaned it all up with a hand file and some Scotch-Brite.
By simply boxing in over the elevator push rod I was able to save most of the usable volume in the bagage area.
This way I will be able to fit those sleeping bags and supplies in (no extra fuel tank here Steve, LOL). This was easily
done by making a pattern out of cardboard first, checking for fit, and then transfering to the metal.
The interior is almost done. Just a little more work to complete it, like some boots for the sticks.
I'm not sure if the side wall material will work out but I will try it for a while and then change it if I don;t like
it. I do like having the throttle over there and with the modifications I did to the throttle friction assembly, it
is smoooooth!
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