Brief Description: Remote compass mount; elevator bellcrank
I measured the aft fuselage from inside, then fabricated a custom shelf for the Grand Rapids Technologies magnetometer. The shelf goes between the left and right top longerons, and is strengthened with three stiffeners underneath to make it very strong. Final installation will have to wait for the arrival of some new #30 bits I ordered for my angle-drill. While trying to back-drill the plate to the longerons, I discovered that my one original #30 drill threaded bit was pretty dull.
With that project paused for a day or two, I riveted together the elevator bellcrank, and drilled the holes where the TruTrak autopilot servo arm will attach.
The magnetometer will be attached to the plate with two bolts and platenuts.
This location will keep the magnetometer at least 18" away from all ferrous metal and the strobe pack.
The elevator bellcrank is now assembled and drilled for the autopilot servo arm.
