Dual STI build log

[aviator79]

For whatever reason, my entire assemble was to long.

I also had to shorten the torque tubes in order to make the bolts align in the channel on the frame.

I had the same issue. My rudder pedal assembly brackets ended up not centering over the channels because the assembly was too long overall. I actually notched the channels so that the washers would fit underneath instead of shortening the torque tubes. I'm glad to know I'm not crazy.

[colospace]

My recollection is that I used MS21043 nuts with NAS620 washers. The reduced OD allowed them to fit and to get a socket on the nut. I also upgraded the screws (NAS1351 I think).

[Shadowrider]

I posted this on another thread, but here is re-post. Things are going well on the build. Some parts are more enjoyable than others.



Build Update


I knew my RC tools would come in handy! Apparently you can only upload little pictures now???


We are onto the wings now. Don't have a picture but working on the fuel tanks now. Rib1 done, flapperon attach points done, attachment doublers done. Build is going good, just trying to stay steady building every chance I get. We are working on getting the firewall forward order as we don't want to be held up with parts. John and Thomas(edge performance) are working with us on what we need. We are going to run the Edge Performance turbo 912. Some ask why are we not using the 915? Well....edge performance turbo 912 is lighter and makes more power than the 915, so it should have some good performance. (and cheaper) Obviously lots of things to figure out, but we are up to the challenge.


New from kitfox, they now offer an extended baggage. They are going to trade ours out and we are going to get the extended baggage.



We are to the part of the build that we need some help on doing it the best way. We are building the wings and need to make sure we get everything in them that we need. We have decided to go with the Garmin g3x touch. Garmin pitot tube install kit from kitfox on order. I think we need to install the remote heading in the wing somewhere? Any input on the best way to do this?


Also we just received our Aeroled pulsar nav/strobe combo. What is the best way to wire these up in the wing? What wire should we use and what connectors? Best place to get the wire and supplies? Sorry I know there is a lot of questions any help is greatly appreciated.

[aviator79]

Looking good!

I hope these are helpful for ideas:

This is where my OAT is:


Routing pitot and AOA:


The bottom side of the wing at the tip. You can see the pitot/AOA routing, but you also see the bottom side of a wood mounting plate and the brass screws that mount the remote magnetometer. (Let me know if you need brass screws, I have tons.)


Top view before coveirng. You can see routing and magnetometer.


Wiring to lights in the wingtips, cable for the magnetometer, and the pitot/AOA tubing will all run through the rear spar to the cockpit when the wings are on. I'm using standard molex connetors to detatch wires at the tip so I can remove the tips if I need to. In my case, that will be very near the end of the build. I can't get wings on my plane in my garage - not even if they are folded.

[colospace]

There were "Molex" connectors included with my AeroLEDs.

[Shadowrider]

Sweet thanks for the pictures! What are green and blue wires for?

[efwd]

For sure he has a pitot tube along with a AOA . That requires two tubes to the instruments. Likely his is set up in two colors so that pitot side is one color and AOA is the opposite. Thats how mine is done anyhow.

[Shadowrider]

Makes sense. I am trying to figure out everything I need to buy?. We are going to be running Garmin G3x with the Garmin pitot/aoa. Is this tubing something I should be ordering?