Jan 10, 2022     Flap actuator and position sensor - (10.6 hours)       Category: Controls

Performed and completed section 40. Tested the actuator with a 12V power supply and found good operation and 15 seconds stroke time each way. I crafted and installed a mount for the Ray Allen POS-12 sensor to provide flap position to my VP-X, and then to the G3X.

  Jan 07, 2022     Controls, sections 38 and 39 - (26.6 hours)       Category: Controls

Completed installation of the rudder pedals, parking brake, master cylinder brake lines and controls sticks and pushrod installation.

I also used my mini-mill to cut slots for the rudder pedal control arms to operate through the tunnel cover and fabricated a joining plate with the rest of the cover.

I installed access covers in the upper forward cowl in order to provide easier access behind the instrument panel to avionics and wiring.

  Nov 07, 2021     Installed the rudder pedals Section 38 - (2.1 hours)       Category: Controls

I purchased Control Approaches pedal set in lieu of the Van's setup. It's much more like the pedals I'm used in the Beechcraft's I've owned. The installation was pretty straight forward and I can't speak highly enough about the quality of work Paul has for his product. Highly recommended.

I installed these before the fuel lines in order to ensure clearance for the return line and also to setup locating my parking brake.