Thursday, July 21, 2011

There's a light at the end of this tunnel...

 ...because CMA is almost done!  We have been putting some of the finishing touches on CMA this past week or so.  It's been really nice to get some of the final double inspections done with and get things closed up.  Right now, we're waiting for some inspector's from the KCAA as well as some other things.  Within the next week, we hope to finish closing up the aircraft and get it weighed.  Then we're ready to run!  Then a test flight!  Oh, it's getting closer!  Meanwhile, enjoy some pictures...

 Pete and Marko discussing some things about the aileron rigging. 
 Pete really did have his hands all the way in CMA!  
 Another one of Pete, this time installing the battery and battery box.  
 John getting the floor panels together and installing them in the plane.  We put anti-skid down on the floor to help things not slide around so much.  That's what the black stuff is. 
 Pete and myself.  I was getting some of the interior installed while Pete was working on the battery. 
 Here's Caleb getting the wing strut fairings installed.  They required a bit of..."persuasion."  :)  That just means that they weren't exactly fitted well before painting.  Turns out a few new nutplates in the right place = fits just right!
  One of the last things we do is check the toe and camber adjustment.  This ensures that the airplane tires will wear correctly when the airplane is fully loaded.  Also, to be sure there isn't any undue strain on the wheels and axles.  Here Caleb is checking the measurements to see if there needs to be any shimming. 
 Guess there needed some shimming!  You change shims located between the axle and the gear leg to achieve the proper toe and camber.  
 We also unwrapped the new windshield for the first time yesterday.  Here's Tim starting on the right side. 
And Caleb finishing on the left side.  Wow, it's clear!  It's exciting, that means that we're close to having to see out the windshield!

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