Hangar Flying

I too am a non builder, but my plane ( as do most ) has a cover that comes off that is over the battery compartment.  I have not consulted the plans, but that may be a good place to start.  This area will not be weakened much by cutting the top portion of the plane off and making it a replacable cover.  Mine has three screws on the bottom, . .and one on the top.  This area is not structural, but I would leave the very nose area in tact.  This will make it very quick and EZ for you to check the battery.  Just finish the edges of your cover so they mate smoothly with the beginning of the contour on the top of the sides of your bird.

Regards,

Glennbob

Speaking about canopies, . . .  I was wondering about the possibility of covering my wingtip strobe / Nav light assy.  I wanted to make them more streamlined and cover them, tapering off at the end.  Does " Todd's  Canopy "  have the ability to make something like that ?   I'd need a clear cover, something in the shape of the old Volkswagen turn signal that sat on top of the fender.  Round and bulbous at the front and tapering away to nuthin' at the end.   Any ideas guys ?

Glennbob

Thanks for your responses guys.  Good info on parts from Spruce etc. That helps, . . .but what I'd really like to see is if anyone has some pics ( from the bottom looking up ) of how the pipes go / flow.   Drew I saw your pics, but can only see from the rear, nothing from the bottom w/o the cowl on.  BTW,  what are you asking for your bird ?

Glennbob

Delta Mike,

Sounds like you're in the same fix I'm in.  I'm re-doing my panel, as the original had no gyros, and no IFR Navigation.  Also, no paint,  poor location of oil cooler, and exhaust pipes,. . .so much to do. . .so little time, . . time I'd rather have spent flying ! !   Soon . .I hope.

Glennbob

When you get close to your Dec.  '06  flight  ( first flight )  !  !  !    In all your excitement, . . be sure to follow Burt's advice and give your keys to a trusted friend  mechanic, . .and have him have a final " look over "  before letting you press on to the final adventure ! !    Could save your life ! !    Glennbob

If you think you are going to " get some time " in flying canards by flying one that is on leaseback  . . .well . . .just my opinon, . . .but I think you're dreaming.  Aint no one gonna build a plane and then let it out for a liability bulls eye ! ! !  Git my point ?  

On the jet, . . .I have heard of that, but I have to leave it there.

You might find a cozy driver ( four place, side by side seating ) who might let you get some dual with him, but it might be tough to build time in a canard short of buying one.   Believe me, .. .I tried.

Composite work is not hard.  If you've ever done body work on a car,  or worked with fiberglass, . .it's a short learning curve.  Not too tough,  but alot of fun.  You kin make about anything ! !   Look at all the stuff these guys come up with.  You should especially check out Bill James of Texas's  creativity.  He'll absolutely blow your mind ! !

Welcome to the canard lovers club ! !

Glennbob

My plane had a flat plate bolted on the front, . .but it restricted the nose wheel from castering the full 360 degrees. In fact, . . I couldn't push the plane back into the hangar. I had to lift the nose while pushing.  Aslo, . .from trying to caster, the plate got bent on both sides.  Didn't work for me.  I didn't add it, . .it came that way.

Good luck.

Glennbob
N600EZ

Waiter has a great plan and wiring diagram for the nose gear warning system.

Glennbob