A curved bulkhead following the line of the rear curve of the tunnel
certainly leaves more space around the fuel selector area than the original
plywood one suggested in the manual. Made up a template from roofing lead
(not nicked I promise) tapped onto place with a mallet, layed up 3 plies of
bid over clingfilm and finally layed up a couple of brackets to take ancor
nuts for fixing. I've got a couple of pics if anyone is interested.
regards Paul Stewart
----- Original Message -----
From: Shaun Simpkins <shauns@hevanet.com>
Subject: Re: Assistance with a mysterious reinforcement...
> Good point, Graham. The removeable bulkhead, together with the starboard
> tunnel access hole now provided with the XS cockpit modules, should give
all
> the accessibility needed for the valve. And, perhaps, the rudder pulleys
as
> well.
>
> Shaun
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Graham Singleton" <grasingleton@avnet.co.uk>
> Subject: Re: Assistance with a mysterious reinforcement...
>
>
> > >while studying the problem, I think this may be - ergonomically - the
> > >optimum location for the valve,
> > >esp. if you are using the Andair valve.
> > > the tunnel foot position requires you to use your right (nonflying)
> > >hand in a simpler motion.
> > >The Andair valve also requires that you raise a lock knob to turn the
> > >selector, which is far easier to
> > >do when it's flat on the floor. And it's easier to read as well.
> > >Disadvantages: you have to drill another access hole in the floor
behind
> > >the wheel wheel to access the connectors.
> >
> > IMHO it makes more sense to fit a removeable bulkhead at the rear of the
> > wheel slot. I made it curved to wrap round the wheel. It pays at a later
> > date, flying from muddy fields, to have a mudguard above the wheel so
> don't
> > make it so tight there's no room for it.
> >
> > Graham
> >
> >
>
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