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  Sat Sep 19 13:29:13 2009 - Mounted the AFS magnetometer. All mounting hardware is non-ferrous (either aluminium or stainless steel). The only exception is the very top pull rivet as the remaining part of the mandrel is steel.  Thu Aug 13 17:18:28 2009 - I'm doing all my panel layout in TurboCAD. I printed a full sized copy and manually stitched all the sheets together. It fit amazingly well. This gave me a chance to crawl in and and some garage flying. I found some problems so back to the drawing board; but this getting very close to the final configuration.   Wed Aug 5 19:50:10 2009 - Decided that while I was here, I might as well install a flap deployment limit switch, too. Things are still relatively accessible, I have the procedure fresh in my head, and the parts to make it happen. If you look closely, the two supports bend out slightly. I do not think that this will be a problem since the side panel will gently push them in - does take much force. If anything, vibration will be concern. If it becomes to much of a problem, plan "b" will be to fab an aluminium tube that is threaded on both ends. The tube would then fit in between the two pieces held by c-sunk screws.   Tue Aug 4 21:06:51 2009 - Decided to go with at least an upper limit switch on the flaps. The idea being that I'm going to use an On-Off-(On) switch for the flaps. The '(On)' syntax is for momentary "On"; meaning that I have to constantly push the switch down to turn it "on". This will be for lowering the flaps. On the flip side, when I raise the flaps, they'll fully retract and stop automatically via the limit switch. If I decide later on to install a deploy limit switch, I'll install it on the other side of the channel. I chose this location because all the flap related items (limit switches, motor, position sensor,and wiring) are all located in the same general area making it very easy for troubleshooting and wiring. The downside to this location is that things are pretty tight in this area especially with the adel clamps and side skins.  Mon Aug 3 20:06:10 2009 - I don't know if this is standard practice or not, but it seemed like a good idea. I oriented the hinges so as to maximise raising the seat back as much as possible. The reason being is to make inserting/removing the pins easier. I've no idea if this really helps, but I figured an extra 1/8" or so couldn't hurt.  
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Wed Aug 5 19:50:10 2009 - Decided that while I was here, I might as well install a flap deployment limit switch, too. Things are still relatively accessible, I have the procedure fresh in my head, and the parts to make it happen. If you look closely, the two supports bend out slightly. I do not think that this will be a problem since the side panel will gently push them in - does take much force. If anything, vibration will be concern. If it becomes to much of a problem, plan "b" will be to fab an aluminium tube that is threaded on both ends. The tube would then fit in between the two pieces held by c-sunk screws.

Wed Aug 5 19:50:10 2009 - Decided that while I was here, I might as well install a flap deployment limit switch, too. Things are still relatively accessible, I have the procedure fresh in my head, and the parts to make it happen. If you look closely, the two supports bend out slightly. I do not think that this will be a problem since the side panel will gently push them in - does take much force. If anything, vibration will be concern. If it becomes to much of a problem, plan "b" will be to fab an aluminium tube that is threaded on both ends. The tube would then fit in between the two pieces held by c-sunk screws.

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