Since the top of the custom right-side console will mate up with the right instrument subpanel, I need to fit the entire instrument panel to the airplane. After doing so, I found that the cardboard prototype of the console I'd made a week ago was a little off. As a result, I spent a couple of hours trimming, test-fitting, and re-trimming the console so it would fit perfectly.
It's not quite perfect yet, but it's getting close. The aft end of the console protrudes past the F-804 channel cap about 1". I think I'll end up trimming the back end off the console, and fabricating a new back-end for it.
My work was interrupted by a great offer to fly my neighbor's Woody Pusher. Of course I gratefully accepted. Nothing like a little open-cockpit flying on a beautiful day to regain some perspective. I love this airport!
The custom console, test-fit to the fuselage.
The stock console will not be installed -- it's just under there for reference.
