Project 5 build thread

[Geek]

............ It should be a 90 min drive. God, I hate I-5!


Little chance of that. To my eye you're doing a beautiful job. That engine installation is looking great, and I can't wait to hear it running in person. You'd never know that this is your first full airplane wiring job; it all looks like first rate work to me!

What Eric said!! Especially his 'love' for I-5. Don't think I have ever driven it where I didn't wind up experiencing a scheise show! Your wiring job looks exactly like it should when it's being done. It's why they call that last phase of wiring "Clean up". Certain it will look just fine and the smoke will be contained knowing your attention to details.

Geek

[alexM]

I have finally completed all the wiring for instrument panel and FWF. The only wiring that remains is to install Deutsche connectors at the landing lights, wing tip lights and stab position sensor. I was able to achieve power on which did not produce any smoke, flames, popping noises or any odd behavior.

Wiring took way longer than I expected it would for such a simple airplane, but I know a lot more than I did when I started. The extra time I took should increase system reliability.

I need to route and complete my pitot, static and AoA lines, install both transponder antennas and three GPS antennas.

I'm headed off to work for a couple of weeks but when I get back I should be ready for another engine run (or two). Then I'll hit the boot cowl, windshield, glare shield, and door installation projects. All standard Kitfox stuff.

Just last night I completed the covering on my horizontal stabilizer. I'm getting better with Oratex, and I think with another 35 airplanes under my belt I think it would look great. I took a few pictures but all they do is emphasize how cluttered up my new garage is (clearly I have my priorities straight).

[Kitfox Pilot]

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Just last night I completed the covering on my horizontal stabilizer. I'm getting better with Oratex, and I think with another 35 airplanes under my belt I think it would look great.[/QUOTE]

Alax, I just about spit soda on the screen!! LOL