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Scott's Aircraft Build Logs
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Date: 11-29-2009
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Number of Hours: 2.00
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Manual Reference:
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Brief Description: F-705 bulkhead
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After finishing the seat belts I disassembled everything for primer prep; edging, sanding, etc. I got everything ready and set aside for primer, but I will wait until I finish fabricating F-705J, K and L. Those four pieces (L is actually two) attach to the top of the F-705 bulkhead. I plan on finishing those on my next visit and then priming everything together.
The next piece I needed to fabricate was F-705G, which is a bracket made from 0.187 (read thick) angle alum. It is part of the structure of F-705 AND it is where the canopy locks into place when it is in the down position. It is relatively easy to make, cutting it to size but the outboard side of each piece is angled inward 1/8th of an inch. You may be able to notice in the photos.
As I was cleaning up a guy taxied in by the hanger in his RV-6. I could tell he was running something other than a Lycoming. He has a H-4 Eggenfellner, so we talked about his airplane, cooling, cowling design (he has a James cowl) and electric CS prop. He seemed really pleased with his set up and says he does not have any cooling issues. He does have an electric cowl flap that he uses on the ground, but he does not have any issues during climb or cruise. He is not as fast as a Lycoming, but you give up speed with all that cooling radiator space. I do not know if I will go back to a Egg or not. He is going to give me a ride, so I will check it out.
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Seatbelt bracket trimed for rivets
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F-705G before fab
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F-705G after fabrication
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