Sonoran Dave Posted March 22, 2017 Author Share Posted March 22, 2017 James helping me figure out seat and rudder pedal locations. The fan and a speaker blasting airplane noises added to the realism I must confess I had to take it for a spin too... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homefire Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 (edited) LOL Ya need a bigger Fan, Man ! BIGGER. http://www.bigassfans.com/products/yellow-jacket/ Edited March 22, 2017 by homefire 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonoran Dave Posted March 22, 2017 Author Share Posted March 22, 2017 38 minutes ago, homefire said: LOL Ya need a bigger Fan, Man ! BIGGER. http://www.bigassfans.com/products/yellow-jacket/ Those are big fans! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homefire Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 LOL, Yep. BIG AZZ ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonoran Dave Posted March 22, 2017 Author Share Posted March 22, 2017 I don't have a big azz fan, but I do have some Big Azz Channellocks... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Tom Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Aww, I thought I was going to get to ride in it when it was on the ground. I was there Sunday and could of given it a test occupation ride. James beat me out, oh well next time James will be in Alaska and I'll get to ride in it maybe with the wheels on it. Old Tom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Au Seeker Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 9 hours ago, ArcticDave said: James helping me figure out seat and rudder pedal locations. The fan and a speaker blasting airplane noises added to the realism I must confess I had to take it for a spin too... Dang I didn't know you were building a flight simulator, all this time I thought you were building an aIrplane!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homefire Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 WoW and I need some new Channel Locks too. Didn't know they made tools too. I have something you don't have ! I have something like this now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonoran Dave Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 1 hour ago, Old Tom said: Aww, I thought I was going to get to ride in it when it was on the ground. I was there Sunday and could of given it a test occupation ride. James beat me out, oh well next time James will be in Alaska and I'll get to ride in it maybe with the wheels on it. Old Tom I have some old hand truck wheels we can put on it 1 hour ago, Au Seeker said: Dang I didn't know you were building a flight simulator, all this time I thought you were building an aIrplane!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonoran Dave Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 1 minute ago, homefire said: WoW and I need some new Channel Locks too. Didn't know they made tools too. I have something you don't have ! I have something like this now. That don't look fun... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonoran Dave Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 Figured out a easy cheesy seat for the plane. Light, cheap(free), and strong...and it folds forward to access the cargo area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homefire Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 (edited) Snappy ! You can wiggle your butt to get the blood moving too. You going to have enough support to operate the peddles comfortably ? I'm thinking that bar under your thighs may grow teeth. Some closed cell foam under the butt and over that bar would help. You going to give it a Flame Paint Job ? HF Edited March 23, 2017 by homefire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonoran Dave Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 That bar already has teeth! Thankfully my feet are up high enough to remove most of the pressure off of it. I have a good thick closed cell foam yoga mat that i was going to insert in there on final installation. Should help me stay comfortable for an extended period...well at least until my bladder tells me its time to land 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonoran Dave Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 35 minutes ago, homefire said: You going to give it a Flame Paint Job ? HF I haven't decided. Black tubing with orange fabric is the favored choice at the moment. That has changed a few times... Cream with red trim and tubing would look good, and so would a dark green fuselage and trim with off white wings and tailfeathers. Hopefully by the time I get that far, I will make a choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homefire Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Guess I didn't need to coax you on that one. Going to be a fine flying machine when your done. What type of fabric are you thinking of using for wings ? HF 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonoran Dave Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 1.7oz uncertified dacron. All the eagles use that...unless you have deeper pockets and can afford Oratex 600. Way out of my price range, but very light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homefire Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Dacron is the best I think. Just need to keep it out of the sun when not in use. Have you seen what CPS charges ? LOL it was going to cost me $2000.00 to recover mine and I only paid $1500 for it. https://www.cps-parts.com/catalog/rtxpages/cpscatalog.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonoran Dave Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 Aviation related sewing is expensive! I bet a fellow could earn a decent living recovering old Quicksilvers and like birds... I'm happy to not have to deal with it at all. Glue, shrink, paint is all I have to do. It is still a lot of work, but all stuff I can do myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Tom Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Hey Dave, when I sat in that chair it had a steel frame, did you replace it with a Aluminum one? Old Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homefire Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Yes at the time CPS offered Ready Made Wing and Tail feathers in a variety of colors and patterns. I guess a Sail Maker or Parachute makers would be the only people I would trust to sew up a set. LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homefire Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Well I got Zero done on Zero today. Too dang much sand in the air. http://hint.fm/wind/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonoran Dave Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share Posted March 24, 2017 2 hours ago, Old Tom said: Hey Dave, when I sat in that chair it had a steel frame, did you replace it with a Aluminum one? Old Tom Nope, still steel. I only used the back hoop and it weighed 3 lbs with the fabric attached. It'll be another 1-2 lbs heavier when I add that yoga mat insert. A store bought seat weighs 6 lbs for the ultralight version...so I'm right in the ballpark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonoran Dave Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share Posted March 24, 2017 2 minutes ago, homefire said: Well I got Zero done on Zero today. Too dang much sand in the air. http://hint.fm/wind/ That blows Did you get the new bearings pressed in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homefire Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Yep, Bearing is done deal. Ball joint is giving me stick putting in a new one. Going to buy a press I think. Still have the other side to do so. Eaaaaaa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonoran Dave Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share Posted March 24, 2017 One step closer at least. Some auto parts stores have rental tools...that don't help if its too far away though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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