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Thread: Louisiana Super Sport build.

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    Default Re: Louisiana Super Sport build.

    If only my airplane's first owner had been this guy...

    I can tell right away that this thread is going to leave me consumed with tool envy.
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    Wink Re: Louisiana Super Sport build.

    Congratulations on your airplane.
    I know, it's in the works but what a great start to the New Year
    What do you think...2 years and she'll be done ?

    What I am seeing is great detail!
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    Default Re: Louisiana Super Sport build.

    Thanks! I believe I could be done in 2 years or less. However I’m hoping that the FAA changes the LSA weights before it’s finished because I plan on installing an O200 and it would be awesome if I could register it at 1550 gross and still be LSA eligible.


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    Default Re: Louisiana Super Sport build.

    Work has kept me a little busy the past few days but I’m still making some progress.



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    Default Re: Louisiana Super Sport build.

    Impressive work Ben. Enjoying your workmanship and tooling skills.
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    Default Re: Louisiana Super Sport build.

    Thats a good idea drilling the hole in the mixer assembly for the safety wire.

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    Default Re: Louisiana Super Sport build.

    I wasn’t a fan of the way the manual wants it safety wired. My dad took a quick look and came up with this idea.


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    Default Re: Louisiana Super Sport build.

    Excellent work. I'm going to say you're jumping the gun with the orange thread locker on those rudder pedal brackets. You'll have those floor boards out a few more times, including when you cover the fuselage with fabric.
    I only know because I did it too.
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    Default Re: Louisiana Super Sport build.

    Quote Originally Posted by Benbell4140 View Post
    I wasn’t a fan of the way the manual wants it safety wired. My dad took a quick look and came up with this idea.


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    I also used some (.040") safety wire similar to what you did because I didn't want the bolt to rotate in that hole... I wanted it to rotate in the bronze bushings only. I didn't drill a hole like you did, but I wrapped the wire tightly around the arm. In one drawing they showed a cotter key for that nut, but in another they show the safety wire used just as a cotter key would be used (which would not keep the bolt from rotating against the holes in the arm). I think we were probably thinking alike. Your work all looks very good to me, Ben!

    I didn't much care for the S.S. strap and rivets that hold the other pivot pins in either, so I did something a little different there too.
    Last edited by jrevens; 01-23-2021 at 10:03 PM. Reason: Added a thought.
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    Default Re: Louisiana Super Sport build.

    Last night I was able to get started on the tail fiberglass. Today I finished up the center console, side stringers, and door trim. Also got a head start on the rear bulkhead trimming-fitting.




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