Steven Winn's Blog – June 2012 Archive (8)

Windscreen Installed CH701

Worked all day, got the windscreen fitted and pilot drilled.

Drilled the tubes first, then used a hole finder to drill the acrylic…

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Added by Steven Winn on June 17, 2012 at 7:54pm — No Comments

Cowling complete

Maybe not quite complete. I still haven't cut a hole over the engine intake.

Added by Steven Winn on June 11, 2012 at 8:00pm — 1 Comment

Basic Interior for SkyJeep

Copied Phil Smith's idea for seats.He posted here:

Light Weight Seats

I added memory foam found here:…

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Added by Steven Winn on June 9, 2012 at 9:32pm — 2 Comments

Scupper Drain Forming

Found this technique for hydroforming on the EAA video "how to" site.Works pretty good!

I decided I need to put drain holes in the skin under the fuel pump area. These scuppers will go over the drain holes.

Added by Steven Winn on June 9, 2012 at 7:41am — No Comments

Painted Tail

Painted the tail feathers yesterday.Urethane epoxy from NAPA. Used alumiprep followed by alodine prior to priming.

Added by Steven Winn on June 4, 2012 at 6:22pm — No Comments

Landing Light in the Cowl

Bought the Kuntzleman from Spruce. Installing in the lower cowl. The spray nine bottle is just the right…

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Added by Steven Winn on June 4, 2012 at 6:12pm — 1 Comment

Economy AOA Pitot for CH701 with Dynon D180

Here is my idea for an economy AOA pitot. I added the second tube to the Zenith supplied pitot.

My alum welding leaves a bit to be desired....I will sand down the big lumps prior to installing.

Added by Steven Winn on June 3, 2012 at 6:13am — 3 Comments

NACA Duct for Viking oil cooler

Decided to try a naca inlet for the oil cooler. I will keep a close eye on oil temps as I move into testing.

This naca was bought off amazon,made by "Butler", with 3 inch outlet.  $19.99…

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Added by Steven Winn on June 3, 2012 at 6:04am — 2 Comments

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