| Jan 7, 2013 - Installed nut plates on L-angle connecting
the panel to the center console. Center console attached to panel with four nut plates. |
| Jan 8, 2013 - Longeron doubler fitted to longeron and clamped
in place. |
| Jan 8, 2013 - While doubler clamped
in place, used marker to trace along side skin making trim line. |
| Jan 8, 2013 - Doubler trimmed and
in place on top longeron. Dashed line indicates rivet line. |
| Jan 13, 2013 - Fitting panel top
cover. |
| Panel Side Angle in place.
Hole drilled for 1/4 in. bolt for canopy hinge. |
| Jan 13, 2013 - Canopy Side Frame
temporarily attached. |
| Jan 13, 2013 - Approximate location
for the canopy latch mechanism. |
| Jan 18, 2013 - Canopy latching mechanism to be installed behind
seats. |
| Jan 18, 2013 - Pilot side latch control rod, bell crank, nylon
bearing, and external handle. |
| Jan 18, 2013 - Canopy latching rod
in position. |
| Jan 18, 2013 - Pilot side bell crank
and bearing. External handle installed with 10-24 screw and lock nut. |
| Jan 20, 2013 - Canopy latch. |
| Jan 20, 2013 - Marking top longeron where slot is required for
inserting the latch mechanism. |
| Jan 20, 2013 - Latch installed. |
| Jan 20, 2013 - Inside view showing
latching mechanism and linkage on right side. |
| Jan 20, 2013 - Latching mechanism for pilot side. |
| Jan 16, 2013 - Found that the canopy
hoops I received with the kit in 2009 are not correct for the 650 model. I contacted ZAC.
They will send new hoops. |
| Jan 27, 2013 - Canopy strut attach point clecoed to top longeron. |
| Jan 27, 2013 - Canopy strut installed. |
| Jan 27, 2013 - Confirming that the
canopy will open to 66 degrees (digital level indicates 66.1 degrees -- close enough. |
| Jan 27, 2013 - Both struts installed. Overhead
light is in the way. |
| Jan 28, 2013 - Drilled the panel sides
to match the hinge bracket. |
| Jan 30, 2013 - Received new canopy
rear hoops. These match the correct profile for the CH 650 model. |
| Jan 30, 2013 - Been working on the
electrical schematic. Need to add a few more switches and components. Trying to get
on paper what I have in my head. |
| Jan 31, 2013 - Temporary fit of canopy
rear hoop and steel roll-over protection support. Hoped to have the canopy installed
by end of January, but … |
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