18/07/2010 - Rudder pedals and baggage area ribs

Dan Checkoway has the best way of doing the attachment of the rudder bar plastic blocks to the ribs in the forward fuselage.  First measure 3" back from the firewall and mark the rib at that point.  Clamp the blocks that have been drilled and match drill.  Its a good idea at this stage to put in extra holes for people a little shorter (only adjustable on the ground tho and with a spanner) so I measured a further inch towards aft and drilled and then a further inch and the same again. 

The support bar in the middle was fabricated and attached tho I have not managed to drill all the lightening holes yet.

Towards the end of the day there was enough time to flue and match drill the baggage area ribs and strengtheners  Holes are required to be opened for the rudder pedals and an extra hole drilled to take the static line forward.