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Buck's RV-8
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Date: 6-26-2007
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Number of Hours: 2.20
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Brief Description: Left and right side consoles
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Today I drilled the platenut holes in the left console attach angles, then drilled the 29/64" hole for the flap switch into the console itself.
Next, I polished, roughed, cleaned and primed all the parts for the flap switch console and installed the three platenuts. (I also test-fit the flap switch. I couldn't resist.)
Finally, I spent some time messing with the right side console. I had originally thought it would be nice to extend the right console aft, all the way to the aft end of the right armrest, tapering in width the whole way. The problem with that plan is that I wouldn't be able to have a map pocket underneath the right armrest. Since space is at a premium in the front seat of an RV-8, I'll need that map pocket. Therefore, I think I'll extend the console only to the aft side of the mid-cabin side cover (see Photo 2 below). Once I cut off the cardboard template, I took dimensions of the various parts that will have to be built. I'll get started on cutting metal next time. I also need to figure out how to brace the console to the aircraft structure.
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Platenuts are installed and switch-hole is drilled.
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Right-side console template, version 2.0
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Rough dimensions for the right console parts.
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