Panel installation underway

All of the individual dangly bits were bubble-wrapped and taped, then supported in the box as we moved the panel into the garage. The panel was then held in front of the panel frame while the harness was fed through from left to right.

Thanks, Alex, for your help today and the great idea to use the box!

Yours truly having just clecoed the panel in place. Seriously relieved!

Yours truly having just clecoed the panel in place. Seriously relieved!

The panel has found its home. The big hole in the middle will shortly be filled with a GTN750. There will be a remote audio panel, remote comm, and remote transponder behind the panel, along with a ton of other stuff. CO detector, GEA24, GAD27, GAD29, IBBS, etc.

Photobombed by this morning’s assistant. As always, excellent company; thanks, Alex! — with Alex Cole.

And one without the bomber…

Most of the wire bundles have now had their zip ties cut, been uncoiled, and roughly routed.

This is where I’ll be for the next month or so. Anybody who’d like to help is welcome…

Panel, finish, cowling continued…

My Stein Air panel in as-received condition – just removed from the crate for the first time since it arrived about four months ago. What a rat’s nest!!

A slightly wider view of the panel showing all of the radios and other miscellany. Lots to do.

Oil door drilled to the hinge gooseneck and the hinge door lugs drilled to the cowling.

Oil door and all components riveted and ready to fly.

A little gently relieving was necessary along the upper edge of the recess in order for the door to hinge properly.

Oil door and all components riveted and ready to fly.

A little gently relieving was necessary along the upper edge of the recess in order for the door to hinge properly.

One of my pending tasks finally checked off:

Empennage fairing and gap covers screwed down for keeps – or until the airworthiness inspection!

One of my pending tasks finally checked off:

Empennage fairing and gap covers screwed down for keeps – or until the airworthiness inspection!