Unusable Fuel Quantity Test

Again we used the opportunity of the crane to check the amount of unusable fuel in each tank. The Rebel was put into the worst fuel conditions, which means nose …

Fuel Flow Test

    Having a crane available in the workshop, I put the Rebel to the expected maximum positive angle of attack. So I put it into 15,5 degree positive angle …

Carb Heat

I decided to build the carburator heat intake myself. I used a “Cessna like” design. Build from a stainless steel sheet and some stainless steel clamps. A friend welded the …

Oil cooler

Oil cooler is installed. It is installed in the back of the engine compartment. I will install a special hose to get more air into this position. Oil cooler is …

Fuel Return Line

As recommended by Rotax, we decided to install a fuel return line. This return line protects from vapor locks. It took some time to bend the appropriate 1/4 inch aluminum …

Spinner Problem

Trying to install the spinner, we experienced a problem with the propeller. The propeller already flares out in the radius of the spinner plate. We will have to figure out …

Nose Cowl Work

The MC-7 nose cowl has nothing appropriate for the cowling doors to sit on. So I installed an aluminum strip along the edge of the cowl. The cowling doors can …

Improved Flap Handle

Having nice wooden flight sticks, my wife also wanted an appropriate improved (better looking) flap handle. With the support of a friend in “wood business” I fabricated the wooden flap …

Cowling Frame

After we received the spinner, it is clear how much space we need between the spinner plate and the nose bowl. So we could start constructing the cowling frame. I …