Flap Indicator
The inspector advised to install an flap indicator. With the standard setup it was not possible to make appropriate markings. An aluminim strip above the installation makes it possible to …
Seats Upholstered
Seats are ready. A local upholstery did it for us. We took care they are not too thick, cause I am very tall. Otherwise I couldn’t have an easy look …
Dashboard view with Radio installed
Dashboard is nearly complete now. Only transponder is missing, this will be installed just before the first flight. On the right side you can see the IPad we will use …
Radio Installed
We acquired and installed the radio. We bought the KRT 2 model from Dittel-Avionik. Nice radio, not too expensive (compared to others). Of course ready for the upcoming 8,33 KHz …
Heating Vent
Since our Rebel is heated by water, we installed a water vent inside the cabin (picture is behind the instrument panel). This vent controls the water flow to the heat …
Carburater Heat Control
Placed the control knob for the carburator heat in the panel. Panel is now hopefully complete. In the picture you can see the starter key, on the right there is …
ELT Antenna
The ELT antenna is mounted near the ELT position. Cable can stay inside the recovery system compartment and the already existing doubler is strong enough to take the antenna root.
ELT Position
Since I am building a german Echo-class airplane, an ELT (Emergency Locator Transmitter) is mandatory. This ELT has an acceloremeter inside and can detect a crash. After activiation it sends …
ELT Bracket
I considered several positions for the ELT. I decided for a place in the compartment for the recovery system. There I built a special bracket out of 0.040 where the …
Cabin Vent
To get enough fresh air into the cabin, I installed a NACA inlet in the front. CAT ducting transfers the air flow to the cabin. The inlet I used is …
Cockpit Ready To Fly
Instruments Panel has been installed this weekend. As you can see, there is an EFIS installed (TL-6624). This EFIS includes also motor control, so the panel is not so …
Cockpit Finish
Unpainted rivets on the painted cockpit parts give a nice finish. It looks really cool and will stay like this.
Instrument Panel Painted
Instrument panel is finished. All holes are done, all parts painted. The instruments itself will be installed later. We decided to build removable panels. This way with a lot of …
Painted Panel Parts
With the help of some friends the parts for the instrument panel were painted. 2K color from Mipa worked well and give a strong surface.
Windshield Vents
I installed two computer fans for venting the windshield. A very easy installation. Seemed simpler to me than installing special ducting outlets. Below you can see the picture from the …