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Builder Name:Gary Phenning   -  
Project:   Kitfox - Series 7   -   VIEW REPORTS
Total Hours:1393.7
Total Flight Time:0.4
Start/Last Date:Mar 06, 2021 - Apr 06, 2024
Engine:Rotax 912is
Propeller:Whirlwind
Panel:Garmin G3x
 
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Aug 20, 2022     Taillight Wiring, Landing Gear Fairings and Fuel Sights - (14 hours)       Category: Tail Feathers
Have decided that where I placed my wingtip lights on the wingtip edge fence (STi) was not going to let me get away from not having a taillight on the rudder. My only concern was how to wire it where if I had to pull the light out of its fixture or remove the rudder for some king of maintenance, there was no way to access the connector/wiring in the rudder other than cutting it and splicing it later. So I decided to build an access panel of sorts that let me do all the above. Took a piece of left-over Laker leading edge fiberglass and reformed it to the curve of the rudder leading edge fairing using a heat gun. Added in a couple stainless steel reinforcements on the edge, some nut plates and a grommet to pass the wire through. While waiting for parts to dry (Hysol and paint) I installed the fuel quantity sight tubes and primed the fairings I had installed on the landing gear struts. Lots of small stuff while I am getting ready to cover the sides of the fuselage. My son, Randall Victor Phenning (who wanted credit for his assistance) and I rolled the fuselage over on its side. Once my covering assistant gets home from flying lessons, I'll start that process.


 


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