Foil for rear wall
For insulation and soundproofing I used a aluminum air bubble film foil. This weighs nearly nothing and should give good insulation. Fixing of the foil on the back is with …
Rear Wall
Since I am still waiting, I started doing minor things. One of these was a rear wall, which I wanted to have to make sure no luggage goes into the …
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 …
Rescue System Harness
I received the ballistic recovery system from Junkers Profly and started installation of rocket, container and harnesses. The picture above shows the holding point for the backward Aramid harnesses. Picture …
Identification Plate
As required by the VLA and EASA specifications I needed to install a fireproof identification plate. I decided to install it near the left fin. For marking I used a …
Registration Number
We reserved a registration number for the Rebel: D-EREB. We used a printed foil to put the numbers on the plane. The plane will be painted later, but to …
Rotax Service Bulletin
Before the engine even had a single minute on it, I had to do a service bulletin from Rotax. The carburator floaters had to be changed, since there were production …
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 …
Cowling, Spinner and Prop
Cowling is now near to completion. Spinner and prop are installed. I am preparing for the first engine start. But I have to move the plane first to be able …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Finishing Cowling
It was still rather cold in the garage. So we reduced our work in February and March. Nevertheless progress was made on the cowling. Picture below shows all parts of …
Test fitting spinner
All cowling doors are finished. So the first phase of the cowling is done. Before doing the final hole drilling I did a test fit of the spinner. It fits …
Cowling continued
We continued to work on the cowling. On the left side of the cowling we needed some more space on the underside due to the exhaust pipe. So …
EGT Probes
EGT Probes were also welded to the exhaust, 10 cm behind the cylinder. We installed two probes in the two backside cylinders.
Exhaust Welded
A friend welded the exhaust for me. He did a really great job. The TIG-welded parts look great.
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 …
Fuel Line Routing Left
Picture shows the fuel line routing on the pilot side. It is not an easy routing because of the other tubes on the left side. Nevertheless it all fits …
Cabin Heater Installed
The heat exchanger from a VW sedan is installed at the passenger side. The two computer fans will be controlled by a power unit, which allows continous adjustment of speed. …
Cabin Heater Construction
We are waiting for the cowling parts to arrive. Propeller and nose cowl are ordered, but it takes some time to get them. During the waiting time, we are doing …
Improved Elevator Fairing Done
The improved fibre glass fairing is done. Gives a much better appearance and is aerodynamically better. The biggest advantage is that there is no fear to loose this fairing. It …
Elevator Fairing Improved
I was not to happy with the aluminum version of the front fairing. I think aerodynamically it is not the best solution. So we started to fabricate the front fairing …
Elevator Fairing Underside
This is the fairing on the underside of the elevator.
Elevator Fairing Starting
Some details still have to be done. One of this is the tail fairings. Picture shows the elevator fairing made from aluminum. This fairing part is not so easy to …
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 …