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Engine Update December 2008 Updates December 14, 2008 More Cowling Work.... - 2.0 hrs The new camstrips I ordered from Vans still have not arrived so I thought I would work on the rear canopy fairing. I decided to trial fit the fiberglass piece again to see if I removed the sides maybe I could use the rear piece. I removed the rear clecos and used the marks I made on the masking tape for indexs to the holes in the canopy and frame. After installing a few clecos starting at the top and working down the fit looks nice and tight. I continued down until I was at the last holes in the sides. Then I marked the bottom edges of the canopy sides. I removed the fairing and cut along the marks with a cutoff wheel. I reinstalled and it looks like a decent fit. I opened the canopy and reclosed a few times to check the fit. Looks like all I will have to do is some sanding on the edges and this baby will be ready to prime. I may just tap the holes to #8 screws and install that way in case this method does not work. It would then be easy to remove and start over. This website was built to document my work in compliance with the FAA requirements needed to certify my aircraft. My experiences and comments are by no means to be considered as instructions on how to build any aircraft.