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Old 09-02-2020 | 06:57 PM
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I decided to replace the jeti R14 with a CB200, so i spent a day and a half figuring out that thing... i still need to work on some of the programming, but i got the majority of the airframe all wired up and working. All of the engine installation minus one fuel line is done... still need to install the tank and Uat though.






i also decided to replace the battery tray i laser cut earlier with an equipment mount setup i had started drawing in cad probly 6 years ago. I finished up that drawing, then cut it out on the laser and mocked it into place. It will also double as the nose come mount by hysoling in a 8-32 bolt at the front that the machined pitot tube will screw onto.







The task list is pretty short at this point.

1- install hatch retention mechanisms
2- make a vacuum former, pull a canopy and insgall
3- install the tank/uat and plumb
4- epoxy the vertical stabs on
5- replace the 3D printed gear mounts with the aluminum ones
6- glue on the gear door opening covers
7- CG and final radio installation