2003-Jan-1
Rudder pedals. To anyone just starting to build I would recommend the rudder pedals as a good place to begin, since all the welding is done on a bench.
2003-???
The aileron actuating controls from page 15 of the plans.
2003-Sep
The push-pull tube coupled to the elevator horn. I didn't have a single piece of 5/8 tube long enough for the push-pull tube, so I spliced two together. The splice (not shown) comprised a two-inch-long collar of 3/4 x .058 straddling the butted 5/8 tubes, plug-and-scarf welded.
2003-Sep
The front control stick.
2003-Oct-25
The torque tube horn. The notches on the underside were my attempt to make the horn clear the bolts that attach the rod end to the tube. In the end I said "to hell with it" and welded the rod end in place. Now the horn is a few grams lighter than it would have been. Those damned rod end bearings are expensive.
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2006-Nov-9
...installed (with temporary fasteners).
2009-May-29
The rod end bearings for the aileron control linkage. They are coupled with threads from a grade 8 cap screw and drilled for safety wire.