13 March 2005

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13/3/05
More work on right door jamb. Flocked rear door hinges.
Installed throttle levers & drive shaft.
Flocked left side seat pan reo. Partly flocked right seat pan reinforcement.
Glassed left side compression gussets.
Technical Counsellor visit from Peter Karanges.
Discussed epoxy techniques. Peter volunteered to mold a couple of NACA ducts when convenient. Also offered instruction and use of thread tapping gear for nose wheel fork. Stressed need to thoroughly prepare fuse and horizontal stabiliser prior to bonding, and to bevel joggle, and transition with Q-Cells after flock cured to ensure sound and smooth glassing.
Prepared horizontal stabiliser joggle. Flocked in horizontal stabiliser. In fuse part of pitot tube installed.

Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 140 hours

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