Are You Supporting Ultralight Flight?
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Hey all, this is really important. Jim Pfarr, the chair of the EAA Ultralight/Light-Sport Aircraft Council is asking for our help. I got to meet up...
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Sun Mar 31, 2024 5:56 pm
Calendar of Events
Click on the link below for a Google Calendar. We'll do our best to keep this up to date. Events on the Calendar start in May/2023.
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Sat Apr 22, 2023 7:19 am
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Wed Jan 12, 2022 11:53 am
Updating progress
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by
ksatter26 »
Tue Oct 29, 2024 12:06 pm
Not much to report on actual testing progress, but still much going on.
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Fri Nov 01, 2024 3:36 pm
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Tue Oct 29, 2024 12:14 pm
Training, trailer, Home Strip Updates
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ksatter26 »
Fri Sep 27, 2024 1:21 pm
Progress updates ...
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Last post by LA F2 Flyer
Fri Sep 27, 2024 2:48 pm
Taylorcraft Time ... etc
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by
ksatter26 »
Tue Sep 10, 2024 1:11 pm
I haven't posted in a few weeks, so here's an update.
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Tue Sep 10, 2024 6:45 pm
Trailer Aft Fuselage Support
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by
ksatter26 »
Mon Jun 17, 2024 5:06 pm
I have modified a used a shop roller stand to support the aft fuselage on the trailer. I drilled thru the adjustable sliding height arm to 31 and...
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Last post by LA F2 Flyer
Tue Sep 10, 2024 5:56 pm
Trailer refurbish and other goodies ...
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by
ksatter26 »
Sun Aug 18, 2024 12:15 pm
I haven't posted in a few weeks ... family and just too darn hot ... 107 outside and near 100 with the big fan in the shop.
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Mon Aug 19, 2024 1:26 pm
Final Instrumentation Fix
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by
ksatter26 »
Mon Jul 08, 2024 5:36 pm
With the cooling system reservoir relocated. I started up the 303, sans prop. I found that the small multifunction gauge (Tach & CHT) would not...
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Last post by LA F2 Flyer
Mon Jul 08, 2024 7:08 pm
Relocating Cooling System Rservoir
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by
ksatter26 »
Fri Jun 28, 2024 7:05 pm
After finally getting my cooling system temperature sensor and gauge working and some discussions with my 303 Guru (London Ivey in Tampa) we...
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Sat Jun 29, 2024 9:04 am
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Wed Jun 12, 2024 12:32 pm
Sensors/Instrumentation Work
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by
ksatter26 »
Tue May 07, 2024 5:09 pm
Lots of adjustments after 2nd taxi testing adventure:
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Last post by Badland-F5 Pilot
Wed May 08, 2024 6:59 pm
Taxi Testing - Round 2
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by
ksatter26 »
Tue Apr 30, 2024 2:41 pm
Great day for the testing ... 76 degrees, slightly overcast, and 12 MPH SSE winds.
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Last post by LA F2 Flyer
Tue Apr 30, 2024 3:08 pm
Weather break early next week
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by
ksatter26 »
Fri Apr 26, 2024 2:28 pm
Looks like Tuesday (30 April) will be dry and only 11 mph winds at Caddo Mills Airstrip. Hope to get some taxi/hops in. I adjusted the brakes,...
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Last post by LA F2 Flyer
Fri Apr 26, 2024 2:33 pm
Rudder/Tailwheel Sorings
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by
ksatter26 »
Mon Apr 22, 2024 3:38 pm
I believe i finally have a good set of springs. Relaxed, they are about 2.5 + 3/8 for the mounting ring. Diameter is about 0.5 .
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Last post by LA F2 Flyer
Tue Apr 23, 2024 7:20 pm
Trailering and Taxi Testing
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by
ksatter26 »
Thu Apr 18, 2024 8:47 pm
Forecast today was for showers after 4PM, so we loaded up the F-3 to do the trailering and (hopefully) some taxi testing this morning....
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Fri Apr 19, 2024 6:52 pm
Let's go flying kit
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by
ksatter26 »
Wed Apr 17, 2024 11:41 am
I put together a kit of the things I believe might be needed for road-trips to/from the testing strip (13 miles away):
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Last post by LA F2 Flyer
Fri Apr 19, 2024 9:57 am
A bit of a problem ...
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by
ksatter26 »
Mon Apr 15, 2024 12:32 pm
I haven't posted any updates on the project in a few weeks due to some weather related problems and a faux pas on my part.
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Last post by LA F2 Flyer
Mon Apr 15, 2024 1:51 pm
3D Spar Cap Files
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by
ksatter26 »
Mon Apr 08, 2024 9:03 am
Attached (I hope) are the F3D files for the Spar Caps (as transmitted to me from my 3D printer buddy).
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Mon Apr 08, 2024 9:16 am
Trailer Work
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by
ksatter26 »
Fri Apr 05, 2024 5:52 pm
I moved my converted boat trailer into the hangar/shop to make further adjustments for trailering the A/C.
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Last post by LA F2 Flyer
Sun Apr 07, 2024 8:33 pm
Trailer Loading
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by
ksatter26 »
Sat Mar 30, 2024 2:13 pm
Still waiting on the accurate parcel scale to complete my CG calculations. So with 2 days of nice warm dry weather after the rains, I decided to put...
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Last post by LA F2 Flyer
Mon Apr 01, 2024 7:29 pm
OUTSIDE! ... but ...
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by
ksatter26 »
Sat Mar 23, 2024 12:31 pm
It was supposed to be an easy, feel-good job this morning. The plan was to open the hangar door and roll the beast out for test loading onto my...
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Last post by LA F2 Flyer
Sat Mar 23, 2024 6:22 pm
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Fri Mar 22, 2024 5:43 pm
Wing mount easier than anticipated
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by
ksatter26 »
Sat Mar 09, 2024 12:58 pm
I got the port wing mounted and with some creativity got the flapperon hung.
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Sat Mar 16, 2024 4:17 pm
Ready to mount port wing
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by
ksatter26 »
Sat Mar 09, 2024 10:12 am
Port wing (minus flaperon) is ready to mount. Awaiting my extra hands Grandson to get it done.
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Last post by LA F2 Flyer
Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:38 pm
Oratex Stuff
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by
ksatter26 »
Wed Mar 06, 2024 12:07 pm
This should probably be posted in the Preferred Vendors or Discussion areas, but ...
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Last post by ksatter26
Thu Mar 07, 2024 8:38 am
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Last post by LA F2 Flyer
Mon Mar 04, 2024 5:55 pm
Port wing topside panel in place
by
ksatter26 »
Fri Mar 01, 2024 11:22 am
Crazy weather in North Texas ... yesterday no higher than 42 degrees in the shop ... no work done. Today's high is projected at 73 degrees and at 8...
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Last post by ksatter26
Fri Mar 01, 2024 11:22 am
Port Wing Glue Lines
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by
ksatter26 »
Wed Feb 28, 2024 10:11 am
I make liberal use of the Oratex Fixing Tape, which works so much better than painter's masking tape. I probably use it more than most because of my...
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Last post by ksatter26
Wed Feb 28, 2024 1:05 pm
Port wing fabric layout
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by
ksatter26 »
Sat Feb 24, 2024 11:53 am
Started the Oratex process on the port wing. Hopefully it will proceed more easily (and quicker) after the learning experiences on the stb wing....
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Last post by ksatter26
Wed Feb 28, 2024 10:14 am
Stb Flaperon/Control Mount
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by
ksatter26 »
Thu Feb 22, 2024 9:51 am
With the stb wing re-mounted I was able to install the stb flapperon and run the control cable thru the wing root rib and lower Oratex surface. I had...
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Last post by LA F2 Flyer
Thu Feb 22, 2024 5:52 pm
Stb Wing Mounted
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by
ksatter26 »
Thu Feb 15, 2024 12:56 pm
Starboard wing covering completed and remounted on the airframe. All that is required is to remount the flaperon and route/connect the control...
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Last post by LA F2 Flyer
Thu Feb 15, 2024 2:36 pm
Stb wing EasyPlot stripe
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by
ksatter26 »
Tue Feb 13, 2024 7:04 pm
Finally got around to adding the topside EasyPlot trim tape to the starboard wing. Tomorrow I'll flip it over and add the underside stripe before...
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Last post by ksatter26
Wed Feb 14, 2024 1:00 pm
Stb wing underside cover
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by
ksatter26 »
Thu Feb 01, 2024 1:35 pm
Good weather (high 60's to low 70's) so the covering process continues.
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Last post by Badland-F5 Pilot
Sat Feb 10, 2024 12:28 pm
Don't drop your hobby iron
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by
ksatter26 »
Wed Feb 07, 2024 3:08 pm
You don't realize how much you depend on you hobby iron until you drop it. I don't believe many of us actually use the little metal stand/rest that...
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Last post by LA F2 Flyer
Wed Feb 07, 2024 7:37 pm
Starting Stb Wing Upper Surface
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by
ksatter26 »
Sat Feb 03, 2024 12:53 pm
Continuing warmer weather ... good covering environment.
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Last post by ksatter26
Sun Feb 04, 2024 4:59 pm
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Last post by ksatter26
Sun Jan 28, 2024 10:38 am
Wing rib capstrip contor 3D files
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by
ksatter26 »
Fri Jan 26, 2024 8:52 am
Todd has removed the filter disallowing post of these files, so here they are (both 4mm and 6mm versions):
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Last post by LA F2 Flyer
Fri Jan 26, 2024 11:50 am
Wing capstrip rib end contour forms
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by
ksatter26 »
Thu Jan 25, 2024 7:26 pm
A friend has produced 3D printing files for some small parts that I hope to use to smooth the wing rib capstrip ends into the spar tubes. I believe...
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Last post by Badland-F5 Pilot
Fri Jan 26, 2024 11:18 am
Drying out the shop & wing stands
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by
ksatter26 »
Thu Jan 25, 2024 9:53 am
When we get a Northwind driven rain, I get some shopfloor flooding via the gap between the concrete pad and the huge hangar door. I tried adding...
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Last post by LA F2 Flyer
Thu Jan 25, 2024 10:02 am
Getting there ...
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by
ksatter26 »
Fri Jan 12, 2024 2:48 pm
Cold front due this afternoon. Spent several hours finishing up the Oratex (all but the wings) so that I could get a look at what the finished...
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Last post by Badland-F5 Pilot
Wed Jan 24, 2024 6:18 am
Oratex covering ... all but wings done
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by
ksatter26 »
Thu Jan 11, 2024 9:49 am
I just finished covering the horizontal stabilizer to complete the tail-feathers (fuselage and flaperons done earlier). I completed this just in time...
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Last post by Badland-F5 Pilot
Fri Jan 12, 2024 3:32 pm
Wing covering rotisserie ... Kinda
by
ksatter26 »
Wed Jan 03, 2024 5:14 pm
I had trouble posting this with pictures in the Discussion section, so here it is:
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Wed Jan 03, 2024 5:14 pm
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Last post by Badland-F5 Pilot
Tue Dec 26, 2023 3:04 pm
Throttle Assembly Finishing
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by
ksatter26 »
Sun Dec 24, 2023 11:12 am
I got a really nice, small, ratcheting (adjustable) throttle assembly from A/C Spruce. However there were some issues with mating it to the...
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Last post by ksatter26
Sun Dec 24, 2023 12:39 pm
IT RUNS !!!!!!!!!
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by
ksatter26 »
Sat Dec 23, 2023 12:06 pm
The new 85 CCA Excide motorcycle battery did the trick! Only a little more than an additional $60 ... Polini battery and replacement equivalent...
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Last post by ksatter26
Sat Dec 23, 2023 1:02 pm
Rudder Oratex - Polini 303 work
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by
ksatter26 »
Sat Dec 16, 2023 5:04 pm
In preparation for the projected December weather here in North Texas, I moved the basic Oratex covering process into a spare bedroom. Sure enough...
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Last post by Badland-F5 Pilot
Sun Dec 17, 2023 7:05 am
Some Progress and Old Problems
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by
ksatter26 »
Sun Dec 10, 2023 11:09 am
Progress: Both flaperons covered in Sky Blue Oratex. I suggest that the 1st time Oratex user start with a flaperon as there are no complex curves to...
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Last post by LA F2 Flyer
Mon Dec 11, 2023 2:16 pm
Port Flaperon Covering
by
ksatter26 »
Fri Dec 01, 2023 12:40 pm
Another change of pace while waiting for my roll of FIXING tape to arrive from Anchorage.
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Last post by ksatter26
Fri Dec 01, 2023 12:40 pm
V Stab: bad ... Cowl ... good
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by
ksatter26 »
Tue Nov 28, 2023 12:46 pm
I beat myself up again this morning trying to get the leading edge of the vertical stabilizer to look presentable ... It currently looks only...
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Last post by ksatter26
Thu Nov 30, 2023 3:10 pm
Oratex glue solvent?
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by
ksatter26 »
Sun Nov 26, 2023 8:34 am
Janina says there are numerous restrictions for shipping Oratex glue remover and paints. Does anyone know of a possible solvent to remove excess glue...
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Last post by LA F2 Flyer
Mon Nov 27, 2023 7:57 pm
Engine re-mounted
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by
ksatter26 »
Sat Nov 25, 2023 10:59 am
Well, almost. I still have a few connections to hook-up and cables/hoses to route/connect.
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Last post by ksatter26
Sat Nov 25, 2023 12:50 pm
Vertical Stab Covering
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by
ksatter26 »
Sun Nov 19, 2023 11:32 am
For a change of pace and an exercise in covering curved structures, over the last couple of days I covered the stb side of the vertical stabilizer....
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Last post by ksatter26
Sat Nov 25, 2023 10:45 am
Fuselage Covered - remounting engine
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by
ksatter26 »
Fri Nov 24, 2023 11:49 pm
The fuselage is basically covered. I do have a fair amount of finishing work left around the interior portions of the cabin area tubing.
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Last post by ksatter26
Sat Nov 25, 2023 10:36 am
Pattern/Tracing Paper
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by
ksatter26 »
Fri Nov 17, 2023 11:17 am
a buddy suggested that I might try tracing patterns for the Oratex on pattern/tracing paper. Searching the internet I found a 150' x 36 roll for...
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Last post by ksatter26
Fri Nov 17, 2023 5:39 pm
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Last post by ksatter26
Thu Nov 16, 2023 3:49 pm
Cut 108" x 38" fuselage stb side Oratex
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by
ksatter26 »
Tue Nov 14, 2023 7:03 pm
After measureing MANY times, layout, and check MANY times, I cut the base Oratex Sky Blue pattern for the starboard side. I have a buddy coming by in...
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Last post by LA F2 Flyer
Tue Nov 14, 2023 7:28 pm
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Last post by Badland-F5 Pilot
Mon Nov 13, 2023 2:25 pm
1st Oratex panel
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by
ksatter26 »
Mon Nov 06, 2023 12:42 pm
1st Oratex panel (underside of the fuselage) laid-out with glue applied. I also applied glue to the mating surfaces on the air-frame. Waiting 24...
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Last post by LA F2 Flyer
Thu Nov 09, 2023 4:39 pm
Oratex ... After the 1st cut ...
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by
ksatter26 »
Sun Nov 05, 2023 3:52 pm
My 1st project was an all-wood Fly Baby (now residing somewhere in Lake Pontchatrain or the Gulf thanks to Hurricane Katrina). The wing covering was...
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Last post by LA F2 Flyer
Sun Nov 05, 2023 5:42 pm
Oratex Patterns - Fuselage Underside
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by
ksatter26 »
Sat Nov 04, 2023 5:26 pm
Rather than remove the landing gear setup, with firewall forward removed, I elevated the front of the airframe and am in the process of making...
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Last post by LA F2 Flyer
Sun Nov 05, 2023 5:14 pm
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Last post by LA F2 Flyer
Fri Nov 03, 2023 2:26 pm
303 runs!!!
Replies: 1
by
ksatter26 »
Thu Oct 26, 2023 12:39 pm
London Ivey in Tampa found the ignition problem rather quickly.
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Last post by LA F2 Flyer
Thu Oct 26, 2023 7:34 pm
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Last post by ksatter26
Sat Oct 21, 2023 6:53 pm
Ignition System Troubleshooting
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by
ksatter26 »
Thu Oct 12, 2023 11:25 am
Re-examining the panel wiring because of the engine startup problems documented elsewhere in the Build Log.
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Last post by Badland-F5 Pilot
Thu Oct 19, 2023 8:02 am
Last Ditch Effort on 303 Problems
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by
ksatter26 »
Mon Oct 16, 2023 6:15 pm
I've about had it with my 303 problems.
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Last post by ksatter26
Wed Oct 18, 2023 7:54 pm
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Last post by ksatter26
Thu Oct 12, 2023 11:16 am
Oratex here
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by
ksatter26 »
Fri Oct 06, 2023 11:28 pm
FedEx delivered my Ortexs covering materials late this afternoon (Friday, 6 September 2023).
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Last post by LA F2 Flyer
Sat Oct 07, 2023 6:29 pm
Oratex Materials left Germany
Replies: 2
by
ksatter26 »
Wed Oct 04, 2023 10:46 pm
I just got an E-mail from Better Aircraft Fabrics in Anchorage, saying that UPS has picked up my covering materials in Germany ... on its way to...
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Last post by LA F2 Flyer
Thu Oct 05, 2023 9:51 am
No joy on ignition system re-install
by
ksatter26 »
Tue Oct 03, 2023 6:12 pm
The re-install of the ignition system did not go well. Lots wires to connect and horrible Polini documentation/ schematic. The color coding on the...
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Last post by ksatter26
Tue Oct 03, 2023 6:12 pm
Air Box - Radiator Mount - Plumbing
Replies: 6
by
ksatter26 »
Thu Sep 28, 2023 1:28 pm
I believe Chris discarded the Polini Air Box ... as can be seen on his website ... I did the same.
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Last post by LA F2 Flyer
Fri Sep 29, 2023 3:07 pm
Cowling Bumps - Paint
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by
ksatter26 »
Wed Sep 27, 2023 4:59 pm
A few weeks work but looks pretty good.
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Last post by LA F2 Flyer
Thu Sep 28, 2023 9:49 am
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Last post by ksatter26
Fri Sep 22, 2023 6:47 pm
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Last post by LA F2 Flyer
Fri Sep 22, 2023 2:21 pm
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Last post by ksatter26
Tue Sep 19, 2023 4:26 pm
9th week - little progress
Replies: 4
by
ksatter26 »
Fri Sep 15, 2023 1:30 pm
Tomorrow (Saturday, 9/16/2023) marks 9 weeks of suspended progress due to the no spark/CDI fiasco.
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Last post by Badland-F5 Pilot
Fri Sep 15, 2023 9:42 pm
CDI with UPS and Oratex Ordered
Replies: 2
by
ksatter26 »
Tue Sep 12, 2023 2:50 pm
Chris said that the replacement-replacement 303 CDI went out on a UPS truck ( Package Car according to my UPS-driver brother) yesterday (Tuesday,...
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Last post by LA F2 Flyer
Tue Sep 12, 2023 11:49 pm
8th week no progress ... however ....
Replies: 3
by
ksatter26 »
Sat Sep 09, 2023 12:06 am
Chris has informed me that the CDI will be shipping from MN to North TX. He's awaiting pickup by the shipper. Fingers crossed that it shows up by...
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Last post by LA F2 Flyer
Sun Sep 10, 2023 11:13 pm
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Last post by LA F2 Flyer
Wed Sep 06, 2023 7:34 pm
7th week no progress, but ...
Replies: 1
by
ksatter26 »
Sat Sep 02, 2023 4:06 pm
Polini should be back from European Vacation month. Chris expects a response from them by Monday (Labor Day).
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Last post by Badland-F5 Pilot
Sat Sep 02, 2023 4:18 pm
Switching to Stewart System Covering
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by
ksatter26 »
Sun Jul 16, 2023 1:23 am
With the news from the Oratex folks ( via the Fscebook BetterAircrsftFabric group) that they have no Orartex 600 production planned for the...
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Last post by Badland-F5 Pilot
Wed Aug 30, 2023 3:27 pm
6th week ... normal progress
by
ksatter26 »
Sat Aug 26, 2023 9:09 pm
Polini still on European vacation, st keasr until September. Frustrating.
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Last post by ksatter26
Sat Aug 26, 2023 9:09 pm
Cowl Paint - 1st Coat
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by
ksatter26 »
Mon Aug 21, 2023 3:11 pm
Valspar Ultra, High Gloss Exterior Urethane Bright Red. 1st coat over the fiberglas and automotive primer. I'm not very good at painting, so this...
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Last post by ksatter26
Mon Aug 21, 2023 10:12 pm
5th week -no progress
Replies: 3
by
ksatter26 »
Fri Aug 18, 2023 9:39 am
We did find that the replacement CDI Polini shipped is incorrect. It is the CDI to replace the 2nd CDI in a 303 Dual Ignition system. I have a single...
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Last post by LA F2 Flyer
Fri Aug 18, 2023 7:37 pm
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Last post by ksatter26
Sun Aug 13, 2023 1:51 pm
4th week - no progress
Replies: 5
by
ksatter26 »
Fri Aug 11, 2023 12:28 pm
I did receive a replacement CDI from Polini via Chris. It does NOT match what I pulled off of the 303. Checking the parts breakdown in the extremely...
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Last post by Badland-F5 Pilot
Fri Aug 11, 2023 9:15 pm
Polini Strikes Again!
Replies: 6
by
ksatter26 »
Mon Aug 07, 2023 6:30 pm
23 days with no progress awaiting the replacement Polini 303 CDI. It arrived via USPS (trans-shipped from Chris) this afternoon. Unpacking I find...
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Last post by LA F2 Flyer
Wed Aug 09, 2023 10:07 pm
3rd week no progress... but
Replies: 5
by
ksatter26 »
Sat Aug 05, 2023 7:52 pm
Today marks 3weeks of no progress, ... bad CDI, o covering materials, and 100+ temps in the metal building hangar/ shop are the culprits.
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Last post by Badland-F5 Pilot
Tue Aug 08, 2023 9:25 pm
1st week of no progress
Replies: 8
by
ksatter26 »
Sat Jul 22, 2023 6:51 pm
Week one of absolutely no progress.
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Last post by Badland-F5 Pilot
Tue Aug 01, 2023 3:56 pm
No real progress - Project Status
Replies: 3
by
ksatter26 »
Wed Jul 12, 2023 12:09 pm
(1) With the help of a electronics buddy, we were able to finally pull the Polini 303 from the engine. According to the USPS Chris should have...
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Last post by Badland-F5 Pilot
Thu Jul 13, 2023 7:37 pm
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Last post by ksatter26
Wed Jul 12, 2023 12:26 pm
Still no spark on the 303
Replies: 5
by
ksatter26 »
Tue Jun 27, 2023 9:55 am
No progress to report on the build. I've been attempting to start the Polini for over a week with no joy (spark). Battery consistently at or above...
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Last post by Badland-F5 Pilot
Tue Jun 27, 2023 12:27 pm
A/C weight
Replies: 2
by
ksatter26 »
Sun Jun 18, 2023 6:08 pm
Without the Oratex cover, cowl paint, iPad Air, and the 2.5 lb battery still mounted, the A/C weight comes in at 252.5 lbs. Any guesses on the weight...
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Last post by LA F2 Flyer
Tue Jun 20, 2023 11:17 am
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Last post by Badland-F5 Pilot
Tue Jun 20, 2023 11:13 am
Transport Traier Build
Replies: 9
by
ksatter26 »
Wed Jun 14, 2023 4:11 pm
As I've discussed in earlier posts, my original plan for picking up my kit in Truman was to take a 16' flatbed trailer from North Dallas to Truman,...
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Last post by Badland-F5 Pilot
Sat Jun 17, 2023 8:03 am
Cowl about ready for paint
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ksatter26 »
Tue Jun 13, 2023 5:01 pm
Each time I remove the cowl for trimming, priming, and sanding; when I re-install I find another minor adjustment needs to be made. There are 12...
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Last post by LA F2 Flyer
Wed Jun 14, 2023 1:24 pm
Cowling - Automotive Primer
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ksatter26 »
Sun Jun 11, 2023 4:10 pm
A LOT of work getting to this stage. Many hours of positioning and adjusting the cowl to fine tune the cutouts for the engine protrusions . Hours of...
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Last post by LA F2 Flyer
Tue Jun 13, 2023 10:50 am
Extra hand sure helps - Cowling
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ksatter26 »
Sun Jun 04, 2023 4:09 pm
No progress on Polini startup. Saturday was grandson's HS graduation day. However, this morning a friend showed up and lent a set of badly needed...
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Last post by LA F2 Flyer
Thu Jun 08, 2023 9:42 am
One more cosmetic sanding
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ksatter26 »
Thu Jun 01, 2023 6:22 pm
One more cosmetic sanding (to the port-side exhaust stack cut-out) followed by a spray coat of sealer/primer which will highlight any pin-holes for...
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Last post by LA F2 Flyer
Thu Jun 01, 2023 7:06 pm
Fabric Nesting
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ksatter26 »
Wed May 31, 2023 12:58 pm
Chris sent me a PDF with the Fabric Nesting plan. Basically it's the pattern layout for cutting the Oratex into what's needed . Optimizes the need...
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Last post by LA F2 Flyer
Wed May 31, 2023 1:34 pm
While the fiberglass cures
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ksatter26 »
Sun May 28, 2023 12:17 pm
I positioned and fiberglassed in the hole pattern for the carb/air-filter in the cowling. This is just the start of the cosmetic fixing of locating...
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Last post by LA F2 Flyer
Tue May 30, 2023 11:19 am
Windscreen extension done.
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ksatter26 »
Tue May 23, 2023 6:18 pm
The 3/32 polycarbonate sheet that I got locally from ePlastics for my windscreen (to fit the curve of the bubble cowling) was only available at a...
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Last post by Badland-F5 Pilot
Sun May 28, 2023 5:52 pm
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Sat May 27, 2023 7:32 pm
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Last post by LA F2 Flyer
Thu May 25, 2023 4:39 pm
Frustrating Cowl-Windscreen Interface
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ksatter26 »
Fri May 19, 2023 8:52 pm
Still working the cowling-windscreen interface problems. The problems seem to stem from the configuration of the Polini Thor 303. The engine has its...
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Last post by Badland-F5 Pilot
Sun May 21, 2023 7:40 pm
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Last post by ksatter26
Tue May 16, 2023 4:38 pm
Cowling Cheek Extensions - Figerglass
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ksatter26 »
Mon May 15, 2023 5:10 pm
I started the messy fiberglass cowl cheek extensions. I laid out the curve of the cowling and extended the shape 2.5 on either side of the shape...
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Last post by Badland-F5 Pilot
Mon May 15, 2023 8:18 pm
Windscreen Work
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ksatter26 »
Sun May 14, 2023 7:44 pm
Inserted #6 aluminum nutserts (rivnuts) into the L-angle that serves as the rear attachment for the windscreen at the back of the cabin area. Note:...
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Last post by LA F2 Flyer
Mon May 15, 2023 10:25 am
Miniplane 30mm Prop Extender
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ksatter26 »
Sat May 13, 2023 4:55 pm
The Miniplane 30mm 8mmx6x75mm prop extender showed up this afternoon. Not quite as expected. I had to trim off the center post and drill out the...
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Last post by Badland-F5 Pilot
Sun May 14, 2023 5:56 am
Added cap strips to butt ribs
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by
ksatter26 »
Thu May 11, 2023 10:23 pm
The windscreen installation procedure calls for small screws thru the polycarbonate onto the 0.25 laminations of the Badland (butt) ribs over the top...
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Last post by LA F2 Flyer
Fri May 12, 2023 12:19 pm
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Thu May 11, 2023 12:02 pm
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Last post by LA F2 Flyer
Tue May 09, 2023 4:42 pm
Flaperon control cables routing
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by
ksatter26 »
Sat May 06, 2023 12:22 pm
Change of pace ...
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Sat May 06, 2023 7:02 pm
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Last post by Badland-F5 Pilot
Sat May 06, 2023 12:57 pm
Jury Strut Leg Note
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ksatter26 »
Fri May 05, 2023 12:09 pm
Just came in from final installation of the starboard jury strut assembly. Here's what I learned ...
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Last post by ksatter26
Fri May 05, 2023 12:09 pm
Wings Fold!!!
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ksatter26 »
Mon May 01, 2023 3:53 pm
Somewhat solidified the placement of things by clecoing in the supper strut mounts and rod end bearing lengths so that the measurements all look...
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Last post by ksatter26
Tue May 02, 2023 7:04 pm
Trial fits: E-Prop and stb lift struts
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by
ksatter26 »
Sat Apr 29, 2023 3:46 pm
The replacement for Polini's miss-manufactured prop nut was in my pkg of goodies from Chris so I was able to do a trial mount of the beautiful,...
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Last post by LA F2 Flyer
Mon May 01, 2023 10:57 am
Replacement Parts Arrive
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by
ksatter26 »
Wed Apr 26, 2023 4:15 pm
Nice package of replacement parts from Chris,
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Last post by LA F2 Flyer
Thu Apr 27, 2023 1:28 pm
Wing Fold Problem
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by
ksatter26 »
Thu Apr 20, 2023 12:16 pm
Not TOO bad a problem, but I hope Chris has a fix ...
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Last post by Badland-F5 Pilot
Fri Apr 21, 2023 5:14 pm
Port Wing Off the Shop Stands
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ksatter26 »
Tue Apr 18, 2023 4:39 pm
The port wing is now off the shop stands sitting on the lift and jury struts.
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Last post by Badland-F5 Pilot
Tue Apr 18, 2023 7:59 pm
Washout jig
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by
ksatter26 »
Sat Apr 15, 2023 12:06 pm
I made up a jig to set the 5/8 front-to-rear spar washout measurement. I taped a 5/8 strip to a straight edge stretching between the spars near the...
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Last post by Badland-F5 Pilot
Mon Apr 17, 2023 3:38 pm
Port Jury Struts Trial Fit
by
ksatter26 »
Thu Apr 13, 2023 1:39 pm
I found a new source of aircraft parts in Dallas. Totally unlisted, I found them via E-bay. Lance Aircraft Supply, 2246 Wisconsin St., Dallas. No...
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Last post by ksatter26
Thu Apr 13, 2023 1:39 pm
Port List Strut Trial Fit
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by
ksatter26 »
Sun Apr 09, 2023 1:11 pm
Position, mark, trim ... REPEAT, but darn close on the installation of the port wing lift strut.
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Last post by LA F2 Flyer
Sun Apr 09, 2023 8:01 pm
Lift Strut Inserts RECOVERY
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by
ksatter26 »
Fri Apr 07, 2023 9:59 am
I've decided to re-work/re-make some of my strut legs to utilize the delivered upper spar mounts. (You may want to update the pictures in the build...
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Last post by LA F2 Flyer
Sat Apr 08, 2023 12:04 am
Jury strut Spar Mount Problem
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by
ksatter26 »
Wed Apr 05, 2023 3:07 am
Looks like I've once again been bitten by the parts redesign problem.
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Last post by LA F2 Flyer
Wed Apr 05, 2023 9:54 pm
It fits!
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ksatter26 »
Sun Mar 26, 2023 5:01 pm
Managed to get the stb wing attached at the root. It fits with enough space to work both wings once the replacement-replacement lift strut inserts...
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Last post by ksatter26
Mon Mar 27, 2023 3:29 pm
Starboard Wing ready for initial mount
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by
ksatter26 »
Thu Mar 23, 2023 1:19 pm
Thank goodness for casters and the Harbor Freight engine hoist!
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Last post by ksatter26
Thu Mar 23, 2023 8:30 pm
Shuffling Hangar Build Space
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ksatter26 »
Wed Mar 22, 2023 5:17 pm
Finished with most little things while awaiting my replacement lift strut inserts so I spent most of this afternoon moving worktables and the CH-701...
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Last post by LA F2 Flyer
Thu Mar 23, 2023 10:09 am
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Last post by Badland-F5 Pilot
Wed Mar 22, 2023 6:08 pm
Another parts problem
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by
ksatter26 »
Thu Mar 16, 2023 9:53 am
Still awaiting my lift strut inserts so I'm rapidly running out of little things to get done.
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Last post by Badland-F5 Pilot
Sat Mar 18, 2023 10:17 am
Trial bump-cowl fit
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by
ksatter26 »
Wed Mar 08, 2023 4:50 pm
While waiting for my replacement lift strut inserts (5+ weeks now), I thought I'd take a look at how i might mount the fiberglass bump-cowling...
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Last post by ksatter26
Sun Mar 12, 2023 11:55 am
New Lift Strut Inserts PROBLEM
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by
ksatter26 »
Fri Mar 10, 2023 10:55 am
I got my new replacement lift strut inserts yesterday (also my 10-32 rivnuts via Amazon). I noted that they were of a new design but though that they...
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Last post by Badland-F5 Pilot
Fri Mar 10, 2023 11:59 pm
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Last post by Badland-F5 Pilot
Sun Mar 05, 2023 6:26 pm
Small things getting done
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by
ksatter26 »
Mon Feb 13, 2023 1:01 pm
Crazy weather and awaiting lift strut inserts to fix the my bad reading (or not reading) of the Assembly Manual, I've been doing small things....
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Last post by ksatter26
Fri Feb 24, 2023 12:10 am
More Small Things Getting Done
by
ksatter26 »
Thu Feb 23, 2023 11:06 am
Still waiting on my lift strut doublers. Chris is probably a Minnesota shut-in with sub-zero temps and deep snow. Meanwhile the crazy weather here in...
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Last post by ksatter26
Thu Feb 23, 2023 11:06 am
Wing Root Doublers
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ksatter26 »
Tue Feb 21, 2023 11:33 am
Wonderful weather this morning ... projected into the mid-70s by this afternoon ... Much done on the wing spar root doublers....
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Last post by ksatter26
Tue Feb 21, 2023 11:33 am
Instrument Panel Powered up
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ksatter26 »
Sun Feb 19, 2023 6:57 pm
Looks pretty good ...still waiting on the lift strut inserts to get back on the port wing. Also waiting on the Polini Prop nut. Running out of little...
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Last post by Badland-F5 Pilot
Mon Feb 20, 2023 11:49 am
Battery Mounted
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by
ksatter26 »
Fri Feb 17, 2023 9:46 pm
Mounted the 12VDC-5AH motorcycle battery against the firewall strapped to it with a large nylon cable-tie. I made the connections that pass thru the...
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Last post by Badland-F5 Pilot
Sun Feb 19, 2023 7:14 pm
ClampTite Wire Hose Clamp Tool
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by
ksatter26 »
Sun Feb 05, 2023 1:04 pm
Re-positioning the Polini 303 Cooling System below the engine re-sized some of the system hoses. Many of the clamps provided did not fit. Finding...
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Wed Feb 08, 2023 6:58 pm
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Last post by Badland-F5 Pilot
Sat Feb 04, 2023 8:03 pm
Progress and another Polini problem
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by
ksatter26 »
Tue Jan 24, 2023 1:46 pm
Weather has been relatively warm and the propane heater has been able to keep the hangar/shop at a workable temperature.
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Last post by ksatter26
Thu Jan 26, 2023 4:07 pm
Instrument Panel - Ready for Paint
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by
ksatter26 »
Tue Jan 17, 2023 1:27 pm
Finished mounting the components on the panel. More work to come on the backside ... wiring, etc. Will disassemble, prime and paint (probably flat...
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Last post by Badland-F5 Pilot
Tue Jan 17, 2023 8:15 pm
Jumping around
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by
ksatter26 »
Thu Jan 12, 2023 9:06 pm
I seem to be really jumping around on the project build. I currently have the stb wing/flaperon ( minus control horn) hanging from brackets on the...
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Last post by Badland-F5 Pilot
Mon Jan 16, 2023 7:16 pm
Fold-down Panel, et al
by
ksatter26 »
Sun Jan 15, 2023 5:29 pm
The fold-down panel is progressing. I primed and painted the center brace, installed the wire fold-out stops, and laid-out the hole-centers for the...
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Last post by ksatter26
Sun Jan 15, 2023 5:29 pm
RElocating the Radiator
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ksatter26 »
Tue Jan 03, 2023 12:32 pm
Checking with Polini, relocating the radiator below the engine requires several new/replacement parts (to the tune of about $110)
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Last post by ksatter26
Tue Jan 03, 2023 12:32 pm
Warm weather -back to work
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by
ksatter26 »
Thu Dec 29, 2022 4:56 pm
Sneaking in some building time between Bowl Games.
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Last post by LA F2 Flyer
Sun Jan 01, 2023 1:51 pm
Honda throttle cable modified
by
ksatter26 »
Thu Dec 15, 2022 9:03 pm
E-bay Honda motorcycle throttle cable less than $8 (free shipping). I had to file down the tiny ball on the end of the cable to fit the Polini carb....
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Last post by ksatter26
Thu Dec 15, 2022 9:03 pm
Trial Engine Mount
by
ksatter26 »
Sat Dec 10, 2022 2:28 pm
Mounted the Polini to get an idea of where to locate firewall pass-thrus. (Yes, Chris has informed me that the firewall is mounted upside-down ......
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Last post by ksatter26
Sat Dec 10, 2022 2:28 pm
Jury Strut Crimping Rig
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ksatter26 »
Sat Dec 03, 2022 9:29 am
Here's the method/tool I came up with to flatten the ends of the jury-strut arms.
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Sat Dec 03, 2022 9:29 am
Feul Mgmt System
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ksatter26 »
Sat Dec 03, 2022 2:19 am
Fuel Mgmt System ...
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Last post by ksatter26
Sat Dec 03, 2022 2:19 am
Fuel Mgmt, Rudder Ctrl, Stb Wing TE
by
ksatter26 »
Wed Nov 30, 2022 9:28 am
The battery charger for my Cannon SureShot finally showed up so I'll catch up on several of the pictures missing from a few previous posts ...
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Wed Nov 30, 2022 9:28 am
Proper Polini Thor 202 Mount Ring
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ksatter26 »
Mon Nov 28, 2022 5:45 pm
Finally the proper Polini Thor 303 Mount Ring showed up. I spent this morning inserting the rubber shock absorbers into the ring and finally mounted...
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Last post by ksatter26
Mon Nov 28, 2022 5:45 pm
E-bay Punch-Flairing Tool
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ksatter26 »
Sat Nov 19, 2022 3:29 pm
I won an E-bay auction for a 1.75 punch-flairing tool. It arrived just in time for the cold weather which curtailed my wing trailing edge epoxying...
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Last post by ksatter26
Sat Nov 19, 2022 3:29 pm
Testing and Checking
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Badland-F5 Pilot »
Sat Nov 19, 2022 6:25 am
Kurt, I've been responding to your emails. Are you not receiving them? You should be good to post pictures here in your build forum. Please let me...
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Sat Nov 19, 2022 6:25 am
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Last post by ksatter26
Tue Nov 15, 2022 9:45 am
Cold Weather Crimp on Shop Work
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ksatter26 »
Mon Nov 14, 2022 9:26 am
I only have a small contractors heater for the 30'x40' shop ... lightly insulated but lots of gaps in the hydraulic hangar door frame. I'm...
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Mon Nov 14, 2022 9:26 am
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Mon Oct 24, 2022 1:39 pm
Horizobtal Stabilizer Flying Wires
by
ksatter26 »
Sat Oct 22, 2022 10:42 am
After a seemingly forever wait (almost 2 weeks) for for my 10-32 Left Hand Threading Die (at a horrendous shipping cost), yesterday I was able to...
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Last post by ksatter26
Sat Oct 22, 2022 10:42 am
On Gar and Camber Setup
by
ksatter26 »
Sat Oct 15, 2022 9:20 am
Finally got the starboard wheel problems fixed. Solution was to replace the Azuza provided tube with an 8 wheelbarrow tire. Works fine.
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Last post by ksatter26
Sat Oct 15, 2022 9:20 am
H. Stab and Flying Wires
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ksatter26 »
Sun Oct 09, 2022 12:38 pm
Mounted and leveled the horizontal stabilizer. I was able to get good measurements for the lengths of the 4 upper and 4 lower flying wires and the...
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Last post by ksatter26
Sun Oct 09, 2022 12:38 pm
Port Gear Problem on-going
by
ksatter26 »
Sun Oct 09, 2022 12:22 pm
For the 3rd time I picked up my port wheel assembly from the tire shop that finally consented to doing the mount of tube & tire to the 6 split nylon...
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Last post by ksatter26
Sun Oct 09, 2022 12:22 pm
Tail Wheel, Rudder and Brake Pedals
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ksatter26 »
Tue Oct 04, 2022 6:36 pm
The Rudder and Brake Pedals are installed in the fuselage with the 5/8 bushing stock provided. However both sets require the pedal 5/8 mounting tubes...
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Tue Oct 04, 2022 6:36 pm
Fuel Tank Install
by
ksatter26 »
Sun Oct 02, 2022 4:41 pm
Tank installation process requires several trial placements to determine the placement of the tank and the location/length of the uprights and...
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Last post by ksatter26
Sun Oct 02, 2022 4:41 pm
Landing Gear -Axles//Wheels/Brakes
by
ksatter26 »
Wed Sep 28, 2022 10:26 am
After a lot of grinding/sanding of the interior tire rims to fit the 6 nylon split rims. I finally took the assemblies to a local tire shop to get...
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Wed Sep 28, 2022 10:26 am
F3+ Kit Pickup 9/7-9/9/2022
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by
ksatter26 »
Tue Sep 20, 2022 9:14 am
Wednesday 9/7/2022: flew SWA one-way ($132) Love Field, Dallas to MSP (Minneapolis). Picked up a Budget 16' Package Truck, one-way, 5-day, unlimited...
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Thu Sep 22, 2022 9:38 pm
F3+ Kit - Serial # BA22F3K0015
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ksatter26 »
Tue Sep 20, 2022 12:03 pm
Chris adds an aluminum plate with the A/C Serial # to the lower cross-member behind the cockpit area. Mine seems to indicate that it is his 15th F3...
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Tue Sep 20, 2022 12:03 pm
Ordered F3 Kit (27 September 2021)
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ksatter26 »
Sun Sep 18, 2022 10:53 am
F3 Kit Order # 1261 - 27 September 2021
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Sun Sep 18, 2022 10:53 am
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