As I’ve now ordered the avionics for the build I thought I’d make a mock up of the panel and see what it looks like in the plane.

One of the jobs left over from the fuel system install was to fit a 1/8″ NPT blanking plug in the top of the gascolator. Luckily Ian Daniels had one spare. Loctite 577 was applied before tightening.

Next up was to start the install of the brake system. The picture shows the components that make up the system. I ordered hydraulic brakes with the parking brake option.

The brake sub assembly is made up outside the plane as it’s quite difficult to work in the front of the fuselage in the space behind the pedals.

The master cylinder fittings are added and threads sealed with Loctite 577.

The brake pipes are cut to size and added to the fittings to test the assembly looks right.

The brake pedals are added and secured with an M6 bolt and 30mm washer secured with Loctite 243.

All four rudder pedals in place.

The master cylinders are fitted next using a m3 bolt and nyloc.