MUSTANG II

My Mustang II project was being constructed in half of a two-car garage using the Mustang Aeronautics kit. As of April '07 it has been moved to the hangar.

08/09/2008 Fabricated and installed fuel lines to a 4 way valve on the spar

08/07/08 Fabricated engine controls sub-panel and fuel value bracket

07/29/08 Installed radio trays and wiring harness

07/21/08 Installed header tank and vent line

07/11/08 CHT/EGT sensors, firewall placement for D180 wire bundle and seat back attachment bracket

07/07/08 Ceramic coated exhaust system installed

06/30/08 Empennage fiberglass tips installed.  Removed bellcrank for upgrade / repair (sides too thin)

06/25/08 Rudder peddle assembly is complete and installed

06/17/08 Windshield is trimmed and in place. Firewall accessories have been attached.  Panel painted and components beginning to be populated.  Thinking about the header tank and the routing of the fuel lines.  What to do next? so many options...

05/05/08 The exhaust system has been cut, fitted and tack welded.  Next, finish welding and coating.  Hangar will not be moving after all, geez

04/15/08 Instrument Panel/Roll Bar are ready to prime/paint.  Hangar still not moved

02/19/08 The cowling, spinner and windshield are clecoed in place.  Static ports installed.  I've just received word that the hangar will be moved for a day or two to make some landfill repairs. @#$%^

01/13/08 Radio's are wired

01/06/08 Finishing up on exhaust 4 into 1 mock-up

12/26/07 Prop is on.  Use the engine host, it really makes a difference.

12/19/07 Making good progress on the instrument panel.  Mocking this up has provided several lessons learn that can be applied when it come time to do it for real.  Will be mounting the prop soon

12/12/07 I am working on the spinner back plate in order to mount the prop and fit the bottom cowling.  At home I can spend time on the mock-up instrument panel

11/15/07  There have been several challenges in mounting  the superior IO-360 with horizontal induction, holy-cowl and aircraft spruce experimental dynafocal sandwich mounts.  Bolt size and exhaust routing but to name a few.  Stay tuned for some pictures