It’s been a while since my last update, but the project is continuing to move forward—slowly, but steadily. Both control columns have now been reinstalled. Before doing so, I removed the complete control column support assemblies, cleaned them thoroughly, lubricated all moving parts, and installed new control cables. Thanks to a very helpful reference photo, […]
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Jun
Jun
All pilot instrument panels are finally back in place, and the project is once again looking like a real cockpit.One of the biggest tasks was replacing a severely corroded aluminum panel. A custom-made replacement from Germany required extensive fitting due to its complex shape, but the result is a perfect fit.The glareshield was restored by […]
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May
May
The project continues to move ahead steadily. The copilot’s panel is now fully wired and labeled, and the engine panel has also been reinstalled.At this point, nearly all instruments have been converted and are ready for operation, with the exception of the fuel used indicator and the standby attitude indicator on the engine panel and […]
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May
May
At the moment I’m very busy getting the 115V/400Hz power into the cockpit. Over time, I had collected three static inverters for this purpose, and two of them turned out to be defective. The Flitetronic PC17 works well and is pleasantly quiet. It will be installed underneath the cockpit relay panel behind the flight engineer. […]
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Feb
Feb
Yesterday I finally moved the cockpit of D-ABOD into its new hangar. The previous open shelter was more than suboptimal. The new space will be insulated and kept at a constant temperature — which is incredibly important. I’ve been dealing with serious moisture issues on the Caravelle because, due to its size, it’s stored in […]