Re: bbs428 Build
Wired up my pitch trim sender and epoxied the brackets in place.
I knew wire repair school would come in handy some day! Thanks to the USN.
Funny how the training comes back to you when you use the skills again.
Received a package from Tosten mfg. with my 2 new CS-8 joystick grips! Super quality stuff.
More fun!
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"Somebody said that carrier pilots were the best in the world, and they must be or there wouldn't be any of them left alive." Ernie Pyle
Brett Butler
Flying: N46KF, 1998 Model 5 Outback, 912ul 110hp, G3x with 2 axis a/p, Beringer wheels & brakes, SS7 firewall forward, NR prop, Custom paint
Re: bbs428 Build
Spent the last few days working on the auto pilot servo installation.
I had to scrap my 1st bracket due to coming up a bit short on my pitch servo's output arm...
not enough throw. **** poor prior planning.
So I was hitting up against the servo stops before I ran out of elevator.
I didn't make that mistake again on the roll servo.
Can I leave the bracket in alodine or should it be top coated? Does it even matter?
The pitch servo bracket finish came out a tad mottled so I gave it a zinc chromate topcoat,
a finish that I'm not so fond of. I kinda like the light gold finish on the roll bracket. I spent
more time sanding and cleaning it. I guess it shouldn't mater as long as the bare aluminum is
protected. Going to have to do everything the same way or it's gonna look funktified.
The one inch servo arm extensions came out much darker cause I put them in a small
plastic bag with the Alodine vs. brushing it on. Took the finish much faster.
Learning some new skills.
"Somebody said that carrier pilots were the best in the world, and they must be or there wouldn't be any of them left alive." Ernie Pyle
Brett Butler
Flying: N46KF, 1998 Model 5 Outback, 912ul 110hp, G3x with 2 axis a/p, Beringer wheels & brakes, SS7 firewall forward, NR prop, Custom paint
Re: bbs428 Build
I assume hat switch is trim, trigger is PTT, but what about the other buttons?Originally Posted by bbs428
Received a package from Tosten mfg. with my 2 new CS-8 joystick grips! Super quality stuff.
More fun!
- Thanks--Michael
Michael
Cherokee 180; Kitfox S7SS in progress
Re: bbs428 Build
Thanks to everyone for the nice replies. It's appreciated!
As to the stick grip buttons... yes hat will be trim and trigger PTT. Index button will be the radio toggle.
The two top buttons could be Ident. for transponder and wig-wag or wig-wag and landing light.
Or if one prefers...Missiles and guns. lol. Or the in flight movie and beverage cart!
More than likely I'll use one of them to speed dial the Mrs. to let her know why I'm not home and still in Idaho, Nevada or Arizona...
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"Somebody said that carrier pilots were the best in the world, and they must be or there wouldn't be any of them left alive." Ernie Pyle
Brett Butler
Flying: N46KF, 1998 Model 5 Outback, 912ul 110hp, G3x with 2 axis a/p, Beringer wheels & brakes, SS7 firewall forward, NR prop, Custom paint
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