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Builder Name:Christian Martin   -  
Project:   Europa - Europa XS   -   VIEW REPORTS
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Start/Last Date:Apr 08, 2017 - Dec 31, 2020
Engine:Rotax 912S
 
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Feb 27, 2021     Fuse panel       Category: Instrument Panel


 
Feb 14, 2021     Switch Labels and Wiring Cleanup       Category: Instrument Panel
Cleaned up the panel wiring and made some labels for the switches.It's a very siple panel so no much to label.


 
Jan 19, 2021     Instrument Module       Category: Instrument Panel
So managed to build the instrument module making it fully modular. The pictures shows the sequence of mounting it in the plane. This actually works well and it's pretty simple. Since my goal was to keep the airplane simple not many wires are needed. So far managed to route the wires through the wheel well so no visible cables in the cockpit.


 
Sep 28, 2020     Installed all instruments and radio       Category: Instrument Panel
The radio and intercom works! Took a little effort but it seems to be working now.


 
Jul 28, 2020     Trim and switches       Category: Instrument Panel
Installed the trim switch, trim indicator and by cluster of switches. Yes, that is all the switches I need. This is a copy of what I have in the LongEZ. Small it is but works great. Maybe if my eyesight deteriorates further I'll regret it :)


 
Oct 17, 2019     Some instruments installed       Category: Instrument Panel
Some of the holes cut and instruments mounted. Looking great. I'm happy I decided to restore the faces and cut the holes. Restoring the faces took some time (I actually used this opportunity to start practicing finishing) but cutting the holes didn't take more than an hour and they came up perfect.


 
Oct 13, 2019     Sanding       Category: Instrument Panel
Sanding, filling, sanding, filling. But it's looking nice.


 
Oct 09, 2019     Module restoration       Category: Instrument Panel
I am restoring the instrument panels module faces since I have decided that it will be easier and quicker to just make holes on a composite face than to make a flange and install aluminum panels. At the time I make this entry I have already cut the holes and it was a very quick and easy job. I designed the location of the instruments to allow space for a flange so that in the future I can make aluminum panels. But honestly, my longEZ has composite faces like these and it has served well for 20 years.


 
Oct 05, 2019     Restoring Instrument Module       Category: Instrument Panel
The instrument module in my kit was used and had some rather large cutouts that I didn't care for much. So I decided to restored them by closing and glassing the openings. I also built couple of flanges, that point in the right direction mind you (the module had flanges but pointed the wrong way and were pretty much useless), at the bottom of the module to screw it to the firewall. The pictures show the flanges as well as the plywood covers installed and glassed on the inside. Next to do is to glass the plywood on the outside, fill and prime the module. The the fun part, install the instruments.


 
Oct 02, 2019     Fixing module       Category: Instrument Panel


 
Jul 06, 2019     Mounting Instrument Panel Module       Category: Instrument Panel
Attached the instrument panel module to the firewall. A bit tricky since this module was already used and I wanted to reuse the attachment points. Ended up drilling through the nutplates to place the holes in the right place. Worked fine and not the module is attached. A bit of work will be needed to rebuild the flanges where the panel will attach. I'm not happy with the way the flanges were cut in this module. In places it cuts into areas outside were the panel would be and an opening would show.


 


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