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Pilot 100CC YAK Fast Build CF Version
Build Review by Rockin' Rick Part 3
As I work from the front to the back in the fuselage, the ignition installation is next on the list. I've cut a small slot in the firewall to pass the ignition transducer wire through into the motor box. A Fromeco battery, Smart-Fly regulator, and a Fromeco Badger switch are used to power the DA ignition. A Slot is already provided for the switch above the fuel dot and the switch was mounted there. I located the ignition battery on the wing tube and secure it with a Pure-Tech Extreme Double strap mount. This mount is self adhesive, adheres to any shaped surface, and really holds the battery securely. Can't say enough good things about Pure-Tech's great products. They are reasonably priced and when you strap it in, it's going to STAY THERE!
I didn't like the cheesy little fuel dot that was supplied with the plane. Pilot must have got a deal on these from somebody. As you can see from the ignition section picture showing the Badger switch above, the fuel dot is also located well below the fuel tank. Every time you fill up, you'll have a time with spilling fuel from the siphoning effect. I'll be using a Slimline fuel dot as I have done with all my other planes. It is rugged and very well made. I've installed it on the other side of the fuse next to the first former in the place where a cut-out for a switch was located. I first filled the cut out with a piece of liteply and backed it up with another piece of liteply epoxied over the filler piece. One nice accessory that is supplied with the hardware package is the servo connection holders. These are a very valuable commodity and I've used one to hold my ignition transducer send wire connection. It is an easy, secure snap fit and won't let go. I've exited the fuel tank vent line through the bottom of the fuse and put a 1/4" soft rubber collar in place to secure it. The plane is shipped with a 800ml fuel tank, but I would have like to have seen a 1000ml tank for this size plane. Update on Fuel Tank installation 3-01-09- The supplied fuel tank with the plane has a "glow fuel" type stopper that will begin disintegrate in a short time after gasoline touches it. Replace the stopper with a gasoline type that will not cause you fuel leakage problems before installing it. I got rid of the whole assembly and installed a Dubro tank in mine after I discovered that fuel was leaking out of the gas tank at the stopper.
Here's all the major up front components for fuel and Ignition as I've placed them in my plane.
I've got two switches to install for my power to the Smart-Fly Competition 12 Turbo power expander. There is isn't any place that has a suitable solid plywood area so I'll make my own. I've taken a piece of 3/32" liteply and shaped it to a cut out place in the fuse just above the trailing edge of the wing. I then cut out a piece of 1/16 liteply backing larger than the insert and clamped it in place and epoxy glued over this piece. When the glue is dried, I layed out the holes to be cut for the switches and cut them out with my Dremel tool. A pair of Smart-Fly heavy duty Super Switches were used for this application. I like these and have found them to be just about the best switches on the market.
Now that the switches are in place, I'm going to install the Smart-Fly Competition 12 Turbo power expander. But first, I want to install a piece of 1/32" liteply over the deck area behind the wing tube where I'll mount the power expander. There were a few slotted holes that could allow hot air from the exhaust canisters to enter just below the power expander. I glued in a couple of 1/4" basswood rails in place and secured the power expander in place with screws.
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