Wes's Onex #89

[13brv3]

Thanks. Must have skipped over that.

[WesRagle]

Hi Guys,

I moved the crotch strap to the back of the spar. I used the same attach point, just switched sides as others have done. Much much better. No more crotch strap messing with the control stick with full up elevator. I used a piece of plastic cutting board for the feed through on the seat pan. The piece of plastic is large enough to spread the load. As it turns out, the geometry is such that there really isn't much load on the seat pan though.



I know I'm spending too much time on this but I really want to be comfortable in the cockpit. Anyway, I finally have a foam stackup that feels right when I'm strapped in. The piece of foam holding up the seat back will be the lumbar support. I'll run some strips of velcro up and down on the seat back such that I can get the lumbar support exactly where I want it.



Now if I can just find someone to cover the bottom I'll be in good shape.

Forever Forward,

Wes

[dirkverdonck]

Hi Wes,
Good work, make sure you add extra padding in the seat-back to support your shoulders and back. I did but not enough and it starts hurting after a while.

[WesRagle]

HI Guys,

So, I'm held up with paper work and flight training. I'm running out of anything to do on the project.

What's left:

1) Data Plate
2) N-number
3) Experimental Sticker
4) Riveting the bottom skin.

I'll get the Data Plate and N-number when the trophy shop opens back up from the virus. I have the experimental sticker I just haven't put it on.

So, I'm thinking of riveting the bottom skin. I can't think of a reason not to. I've checked the torque on the bolts in the tail for the second last time. I dug up the two little spacers that I've had to keep up with for what seems like years.



So why not go ahead and rivet the bottom? Somebody stop me.

Wes

[Rynoth]

So why not go ahead and rivet the bottom? Somebody stop me.
Wes

Ultimately when I riveted the bottom skin, the only thing that worried me from that point on was access to to my antennae on the top of the turtledeck, so I triple+ checked that they were secure with lock nuts.

I'm not going to stop you.

[WesRagle]

Hi Ryan,

The only thing that worried me from that point on was access to to my antennae.

Mine is belly mounted and accessible beneath the seat. I think tomorrow I'll just do it. Then I won't be thinking about it and can better focus on training :-)

Thanks,

Wes

[WesRagle]

Hi Guys,

OK, to late to turn back now.



The reflection of a concrete floor doesn't look like much, but it is polished :-)



Wes

[WesRagle]

Hi Guys,

Checked with the upholstery guy today. New target date for seat completion is Thursday.

Meanwhile I took care of the last two things needed before inspection.

N-number:


Dataplate:


The registration came in the mail today. Airworthy inspection as soon as the DAR spins back up.

Just as a side note, there is no need to wait to get your registration. Due to unexpected circumstances it took me about three months to clear that one piece of paper work. I should have started earlier to cover the unexpected.

Wes

[Sonex1517]

Excellent Wes! Looking forward to hearing about a successful DAR sign off!

[Rynoth]

Just as a side note, there is no need to wait to get your registration. Due to unexpected circumstances it took me about three months to clear that one piece of paper work. I should have started earlier to cover the unexpected.
Wes

I definitely agree with this. I got my registration more than 4 years before actually having my airworthiness inspection, mainly because the hangar I wanted to rent required it. There is no harm in getting your registration early (other than the tax man.)

I'll add to this, there's no reason to wait to apply for your Repairman's Certificate right after your airworthiness inspection is done. It's likely that you already have all your paperwork in order to apply, so contact your FSDO and get the ball rolling on it as soon as your inspection is complete. It's easy to miss this step (I did) because your focus naturally shifts to first flight.