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Beginning to take shape
On her knees, standing up alone. the very front is where the engine mounts, that had to be modified by me because I am using a Kawasaki airplane engine, and not a Rotax. To keep the propeller drive in line, I had to mount the engine upside down. (Kawasaki assured me that's OK.)
Finally on its feet
All of the tail control surfaces hanging limp, the cables are not installed yet. The tail wheel will track with the rudder for better steering on the ground.
The engine is now mounted on the redrive plate with shock absorbers, the engine will have four belts, one belt for every ten horsepower.
Left to right- compass, altimeter, exhaust gas temp combined with cylinder head temp. (EGT/CHT), engine RPM below that, air speed indicator far right. Choke and starter switch is all that's left to add.
Beginning to cover the tail sections, still need trimming, ironing and sealing, then several coats of paint. Using the "Stewart System" on this plane.
The engine is now mounted on the redrive plate with shock absorbers, the engine will have four belts, one belt for every ten horsepower. Note pedestal mounted dashboard, another re-design. I would have had to reverse my knees to get into the cockpit, so I opted for just a firewall. Aluminum for the floor pan is on order.