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Finish Kit Update April 2011 Updates April 02, 2011 Baffle Material Install and New Flap Controller ..... - 3.0 hrs Today I finished the baffle material on the front baffle structure in preparation of first engine start. I made a paper template to mark on the rubber material. I needed to make it in 2 pieces to allow the baffle to be removed. Once I cut out the rubber and test fit I drilled the holes in the aluminum and then followed up with holes in the rubber and clecoed in place. I had to rivet to test the fit as the clecos got in the way. Should fit fine though so I pop riveted in place and fit the top cowl piece in place. I had to trim the side material in the front to get the top to fit good. Next I found the ShowPlanes flap controller like Jim has in my cabinet. I got it out and started figuring out which wires from the existing switch I could use and if I needed another wire run. Turns out I need one more. 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.