Sindres RV-14A

The engine, propeller and rest of the firewall forward kit arrived today. The cheapest freight options turned out to be air freight at about 2400USD. So it took only a abit more than a week to arrive. Lycoming Thunderbolt IO-390 EXP119 with 2xEmag igntion.  

To tick of just another item in the long Todo list, I decided to fit the interior and the seat belts. This is only temporary.

  Today I re-installed the instrument panel after painting and labeling.

The engine has finally arrived at Vans Aircraft and is awaiting crating together with the propeller and remaining part of the FWF (Firewall Forward) kit. I don't know when that will happen, but hopefully within a couple of weeks. So I don't expect it to arrive before March. Otherwise a lot small projects has been going on. The instrument panel has been painted, but I had to give up on the Decalpro FX system (https://decalprofx.com/) because is was to difficult to get consistent results. So I've ordered dry transfer from https://modelshop.co.uk/Static/WorkShop/Dry-Transfers. Hopefully it will work out better so I can complete the instrument panel. This is the exit door (cowl flap) that is a part of the EXP119 engine enhancement project. The fire extinguisher (A620T) mounted on the "Power Module kit". I've started to prepare the landing gear, and that involves assembling the wheels. This is the gear brace where the gear leg will be attached to. Service bulletin ...

Long time since last update, but I'm been busy with the avionic. All the avionics arrived in July, and I've worked on physical installation and wiring since. It's has been a lot more work than anticipated. Below are some pictures. This is how it looks now before painting (black matte). The equipment is from left to right: G5, G3X GDU 460 (PFD), KN-64 (DME), GMC 507 Autopilot Panel, GTN 650Xi (GPS, NAV/COM), GNC 255 (COM2/NAV2), GMA-245 (Audio Panel), G3X GDU 460 (MFD), EIC (Electronic Ignition Commander). Behind the panel: Vertical Power PRO, TCW Backup Battery, GAD 27, GEA 24. All Garmin stuff arrived from PowerEdge. First trial fit of all units. I decided to change to another types of switches. GEA 24(Engine Analyzer) to the left  and GAD 27 to the right. Finally done. The EarthX is smaller and a bit deeper than the standard box, a so I 3D printed a "shim".

  The interior arrived from  Lemke Autosattlerei & Möbelpolstere, and I'm very satisfied with the result and their work. Below is some pictures, but the parts are only loosely fitted. The console in the middle will be covered with the same material as the side walls.