My son and I got a chance to check it out in person,all I can say is wow. A tremendous amount of thought and high quality labor has gone into this aircraft. I am looking forward to getting a fun group of bush planes together on this forum up here in the north east. (I mean other than the super cub guys---no disrespect)

Thanks guys. I appreciate the feedback. Its hard putting in the hrs w/out the immediate reward.

Here is a shot of the panel. Simple and clean. With the MVP-50 you can really toss a bunch of stuff. The 4 empty holes have color matched powdercoated blanks in them now. The hole to the left of the TB will have a snap in Dynon D1 with the other three empties there to grow into in case anything new and "fancy" comes along. I have also left provisions for additional CBs on the buss and switch holes so upgrades will be easy.





The GTX330 goes under the MVP-50 along with a Hobbs and Kannad 406 remote switch.





Pretty much every single wire on the airplane has been replaced. Tons of work, but so worth it. This is the FA Dodge firewall batt mod with Bogert Low Loss batt cables. (saved 23lbs total)



I have also started adding all the final trim, placards, and final detal work. Its rewarding feeling it come together.

Looking good. I'm going to be down your way this weekend, whole bunch of us flying around down there.

Tom

Ok, some more pics... Today was a pretty good day being able to pretty much wrap up all the wiring. Basically all that is left to do is plumb the vac and pitot/static system and the panel can get installed.





All lights are installed and working. Im digging the Aeroleds.



Finished refurbishing the pedals and will install tomorrow. Powdercoated them, and then sanded/polished the ridges.



Its been a crazy long haul, but I'm starting to see a bit of light at the end of the tunnel...

Wow, stunning. Can't wait to see the bird in person. Great work!

All I can say is wow! What a work of art.

Wow - beautiful work. Something to be proud of for sure.
Eric Newton

Your attention to detail is just too cool to watch!

Stunning work Greg!

Thanks guys... Much better than the "that's nice dear" I am getting from the non-airplane-interested girlfriend.

I cant remember, but did you do a PPONK conversion on this rig?

Looks phenomenal so far

Mike

No ponk yet.... but that's the plan along with an MT.

Still plugging away at the punch list, although she's really getting close. Gonna weigh her in a week or so. The plan is to weigh her in all possible configurations. Front seats only, Front w/ 1 FA Dodge jump, with both, with the 3rd row installed, and the same with the skis. Cant wait for the skis!

bigrenna wrote:Still plugging away at the punch list, although she's really getting close. Gonna weigh her in a week or so. The plan is to weigh her in all possible configurations. Front seats only, Front w/ 1 FA Dodge jump, with both, with the 3rd row installed, and the same with the skiis. Cant wait for the skiis!

Awesome! Makes me want to strip the paint on mine and get some skis.

bigrena, It looks like you cover the pillars in front of the door posts. Does this go all the way up to the vents? Did you make them? If you have any more pictures of them that would be great. I just started this endeavor on a friends 182. Thank you!

Regarding the tailwheel and 400x4 you showed a while back, the desser is only for experimental, as is the aero classic from spruce. Any luck on finding a 400x4 that's ok for a certified airplane?

"bigrena, It looks like you cover the pillars in front of the door posts. Does this go all the way up to the vents? Did you make them? If you have any more pictures of them that would be great. I just started this endeavor on a friends 182."

I think you are referring to the Selkirk panels covering the A pillars. If so, I painted them to match the interior.

"Regarding the tailwheel and 400x4 you showed a while back, the desser is only for experimental, as is the aero classic from spruce. Any luck on finding a 400x4 that's ok for a certified airplane?"

The tire is covered in the AKB TW fork STC.

This has been one hell of an epic adventure... but it's almost over.

The panel is almost buttoned up (just another CDI to install) and Im really digging the layout. I went with UMA instrument and glare shield lights and they are the bomb. One of the cool (and simple) features of the lighting is the overhead light. With no headliner etc... the red spills out over the sides and fills the cabin with a nice even light. The panel has lots of room for future upgrades with spare sm/lg instrument holes as well as switch and breaker blanks. I also added three 12v power outlets so running stuff will be easy.

Hammering away at the ol' punch list.

Brilliant! In more ways then one. Outstanding!