Functional cockpit instuments

[Gene C]

While at the Agassiz B.C. aerotow a few years back Doug Wallace and I had an interesting conversation about functional instrumentation. Doug had developed...

[Gene C]

Back when the 40% Ka-3 build was posted on this site the end plan was to have functional cockpit instrumentation. To that end steps were taken to make...

[Gene C]

This past weekend the 1/3 scale Bunny Nose LK-10A took its first flight with only a bit of tremor. A tad nose heavy but elevator trim quickly corrected...

[Gene C]

Jim, Thanks for following the build, covering is Oratex® silver with a cover coat of clear matte and it is much better that the old Soarltex covering....

[Gene C]

With the weight and balance complete only as check of the flight controls was needed before the maiden flight next month.
Flight control surface...

[Gene C]

A few steps closer to finishing the LK project as the wings and horizontal stabilizer are now done....

[Gene C]

It's just about there, needs a dozen or so steps to finish it to flying condition....

[Gene C]

With a few bare bone photos now taken, it is time to start the covering process. Stay tuned for what comes next....

[Gene C]

After many year of service it came time to replenish my stock of simple consumable clamps. The quality of the clothespin is of some importance as the...

[Gene C]

Getting closer to fitting windscreen material. Well maybe after the workbench is cleaned.

[Gene C]

Work continues on the LK but a bit slower to insure it gets done correctly. The fitting of the canopy bows and edge covers takes time also. The front...

[Gene C]

The spoilers have occupied my time these few weeks but "By-Golly" they even work.

https://youtu.be/S7cY6HGHMdQ...

[Gene C]

With the wingtip sheeting now complete it was time to cut loose the Ailerons, "free at last". The pre-drilled hinge blocks were installed...

[Gene C]

Thanks Gunny, the shop cat is usually well behaved except if there is an open transmitter case on the workbench. Having only three legs will not stop...

[Gene C]

Working on the LK-10A control sticks, only halfway there but not a total waste of time.

https://youtu.be/9aYNLh3n4pU