04 Oct 2021 Action Camera mount on left wing
20211003: I installed a small mount on the left wing for an "action camera" or "gopro" clone. I bought the mount from ebay or amazon - can't recall which - and it came from...
Wings
14 Jan 2018 Lights in the wingtips
Flyleds from Australia! http://flyleds.com/ My cutouts needed a lot of work. I decided to use the flyleds.com "skinny" lights to leave room for landing/taxi lights, which I used standard 12v MR-16 lamps with GU5.3 LED lights. Testing...
14 Oct 2017 Wingtips
Here's how to put the ailerons in the "neutral" position, so that the wingtips can be installed in the right place. ...
01 Nov 2004 Preparing the wingtips for lights
I've purchased the CreativAir wingtip lights, which include the landing/taxi lights, and the red/green position lights. The position lights are LEDs, which is cool, and the landing/taxi lights are halogen - very hot. They are...
30 Oct 2004 Bottom wing skin riveted
Emmett came over and helped me close up the wings. It was a lot more work than I had expected. Took us from about 09:00 to 17:30 with a 1:30 lunch break. Plus I had...
27 Oct 2004 Wing wiring conduit
After a lot of deliberation, consternation, and flip-flopping, I've finally decided how to get the wires from one end of my wing to the other. Amazingly, I'm using the PVC conduit that I purchased from...
27 Oct 2004 Pitot Tube Plumbing
Even though I have purchased an expense Gretz Aero pitot mount, I've decided to just use the simple Van's method for the pitot. Just trying to keep it simple. Unfortunately, using the Van's method, the nut...
25 Sep 2004 Aileron stops
The Van's suggested way of doing the aileron stops is probably quite good, but I felt it was a bit complex, and it seems like it would be hard to get the stops installed in...
14 Sep 2004 Root wing fairings
For some reason I kind of dreaded installing the root wing fairings, thinking that it would be tricky. It was far from it - very easy. The fairings towards the back needed a tad bit...
26 Aug 2004 Wing root fairing attach
Tried to test mount the wing root fairings, and ran into a little problem with the tank attach brackets. Here are some pictures: Note here I have indicated the material that needs to be removed to...
24 Aug 2004 Mounting the wings
Got the wings on today, with a lot of help from Emmett. Everything went very well - no surprises. Trying to get the spar holes lined up...
20 Aug 2004 Pressure testing the fuel tanks
The QB tanks come tested from the factory, so the only thing that needs to be tested is the stuff that I added to the tanks. In my case, that would be a return fuel...
16 Aug 2004 Cool gas caps – retrofit lockable fuel caps
I've heard lots of complaints about the standard Van's gas caps, and Van's does offer a solution. The "deluxe" gas caps can be installed, but they only work on the "slow build" wings. QB wings...
22 Jul 2004 Rethinking the flop tube
Update 20210918: I didn't install the Eggenfellner Subaru engine, so any post that references that can be ignored or used as a cautionary tale about how to avoid wasting many years and $50k. My original idea...
05 Jul 2004 Fuel return line
Update 20210918: I didn't install the Eggenfellner Subaru engine, so any post that references that can be ignored or used as a cautionary tale about how to avoid wasting many years and $50k. I left...
03 Jul 2004 Fuel sender install
The fuel level sender gets installed differently on the tank that has the flop tube, so that it does not interfere with the flop tube. With the QB tanks, this installation is not too easy,...
02 Jul 2004 Flop tube installation
Normally you only need a flop tube when you plan to fly upside down for extended (more than about 30 seconds) period of time. I probably won't be doing this anytime soon, since I'm not...
26 Jun 2004 Flop tube
I'm working on putting in the flop tube into the right wing. Now I found a little problem. Why is the ID of the aeroquip hose less than 1/4" when it should be 3/8"? Flop...
30 May 2004 Pitot Tube Mount
I've decided to use the Dynon pitot tube, without heat. It's about 200 USD, and includes pipes for Angle of Attack (AOA). I already have the Proprietary Software Systems AOA Sport, and the Dynon will...
29 Feb 2004 Titanium Tie downs
From the Matronics RV-List: I'm sure randy will have a great deal on the titanium Eye Bolts when he makes them, but if you are in a hurry for some, mcmaster.com has them for $30.22 each....
08 Feb 2004 Working on the wings
The first step in the QB is to finish up the wings. 90+% has been done by our team in the Philippines, but they left us a few things to finish up. The belcranks, pushrods,...
17 Jan 2004 QB Kit Arrival
Finally, after 4 months of waiting, the kit arrived today, Friday, January 16, 2004. I've been preparing the shop during all this time, and of course had already finished the empennage in October of 2003....