A combination center shoulder belt attachment and baggage tie-down bracket is fitted to the main baggage compartment. |
The auxiliary baggage modification is installed under the main baggage compartment. |
A mechanism for joining the canopy hooks is built on the workbench then installed behind the seats.
(photo date June 25, 2003) |
The frame for supporting the canopy is fitted to the fuselage.
(photo date December 6, 2003) |
The frame, hinge and gas struts for the canopy and fabricated and installed. |
The plastic bubble canopy is fitted to the frame and is test-raised into its open position. Here, the builder and author gives his opinion: a thumbs-up.
(photo date December 13, 2003) |
An aluminum trim strip and rubber trim seal are fitted to the front of the canopy bubble.
(photo date December 14, 2003) |
A strip of LED lights is built into the canopy frame for lighting the instrument panel.
(photo date January 4, 2004) |
An LED light strip is installed to the rear canopy frame hoop for a map/reading light.
(photo date January 4, 2004) |
Stainless steel "grabholds" are added to make boarding easier.
(photo date April 25, 2004) |