Made new F-7103C attach angles - 3 hours

 Well. Since I am sidelined on mounting the canopy frame until new parts arrive. I moved back onto fixing the F-7103C instrument panel attach angles. A while ago I followed the “instructions” a little too closely and fluted the angle, rather than cutting relief holes. Well…Lesson learned, This time I cut relief holes instead. 

Didn’t take too long and I had these sent into place in the correct location. I was able to mark out the correct locations of the panel mounting holes and determine the proper location for the flutes that I will now cut! 

I used the firewall reliefs as a template on how to cut these. Initial cuts were made using aviation snips. Then some work with the files and some 3M scotchbrite on the dremel and we were done. 

As you can see the pieces fit very well and the bend is smooth. I then fit the top deck skin on, checked fitment and marked the top mounting holes, as well as drilled the instrument canopy mounting holes.