I cleaned the shop and started working on where the CPC for the pilot stick would attach. I considered a few options and settled on the same place Bob used, under the seat ramp. Bob even provided the attach hardware - so I was halfway there! It was a matter of finalizing the location, then drilling the nutplate rivet holes and riveting them to the hardware. I widened the opening a bit more so that I could pull the CPC out if needed without loosening the wire bundle screws, which will make it quicker and easier to remove when needed. After that, I scuffed it with the scotchbrite pad, cleaned it, primed it, and then set it aside to dry.
plenty of wire clearance
seat ramp with countersunk screws attached to CPC hardware
