Today I completed the custom cover over the flap actuator shaft by trimming it to its final shape, drilling it to the fuelage structure, and installing #6 platenuts in three locations (two on the aft side of the bulkhead, and one under the armrest. I attached the cover with three pan-head screws. It's amazingly strong.
Next, I began construction of a set of pedal extensions -- yet another customization I ripped off from other people. (Isn't the internet great?) First, I measured my rudder pedals and took measurements from a photo, then transferred the measurements to a heavy sheet of 0.125" aluminum. The extensions themselves will be 3" high x 4-1/2" wide, and each one will have a front lip riveted to it that will be 1" high x 4-1/2" wide. I cut out the four pieces with a hacksaw, then polished the edges.
Completed flap-drive cover, screwed in place.
Cutting out the pedal extensions from 1/8" aluminum sheet.
