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Keiths Web Site
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Date: 5-25-2010
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Number of Hours: 7.00
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Brief Description: Guess what - more sanding
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Today I got started on sanding down the ridges in the tailcone...and turned tired before the job was done.
Having learned the hard way, I had a go at the two cowling pieces. This time after the squeegee I brushed down the epoxy to get a smooth finish. I also applied epoxy to the inner surfaces. Allegedly, this make it easier to clean up whatever mess happens in the engine compartment.
Along the way I managed to catch one of the wing wiring terminals on my trousers, and broke it off. Fortunately the kit included a couple of spares and some rivets, so I was able to unscrew the assembly, drill out the stub, and replace the terminal. This was just the motivation I required to go and order the optional lighting kit so that these terminals are used. Bang goes another $1300, plus VAT and shipping in due course. All for the sake of having strobes, and a landing light. The nav lights and the interior light (if I fit it) are unlikely to be used in a day-VFR plane. This does mean that the wings won't be ready for painting until I have fitted the lights.
While at the computer, I made some fiendish calculations and placed an order for Sherwin Williams aviation paint. I daren't say how much this is going to cost. A friendly car bodyshop painter came and sized up the job. He wants to do it, so this is a leap of faith for him and me. I really hope this works out.
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