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Looking out the window, it was a nice autumn day to go fly.  Looking at the computer, not so much…

Time to move the RV-7 to the airport.  Not really because it’s ready, but because we are moving into a new house.  We have to be out in less than two weeks.  Thanks to the moving crew: Pam, Scott, Gene, Brian & Bobby.

The sun sets on my recent US Airways flight from Vegas to Charlotte.

I’m using dual Lightspeed ignitions instead of traditional magnetos.  So I need to install the two brain boxes somewhere.  I tried the ribs behind the firewall, but the included wiring didn’t reach.  So, I made this mount that holds both boxes.  It attaches to the top angle on the firewall and the rudder support bracket.  The end result is rock solid, convenient for wiring and service if needed.

Another view.

Installed.

I was able to fit the ignition sensor connector through the firewall without cutting by disassembling d-sub and slotting the SafeAir firewall pass-through.

Another view from the aft side of the firewall.

There are a couple of things that are best done before the engine is attached to the plane:

Install the prop governor gasket.

And the PCU5000 prop governor itself and control bracket.

Install the oil pressure fitting (with restrictor).

Organize the Lord engine mount parts.

Ready to roll.

Ta-da!  It took some finagling, but a couple hours later the engine was on the plane.  Big milestone!