Work to be Done

Here is the area between the windscreen and the skylight, painted black and then brushed with contact cement. I allowed some places to be coated too thickly, resulting in a long drying time. I had to turn the heat up in my shop, and also bring out a fan to help with warm air circulation. Finally, after more than two hours, I was able to apply the headliner, the upper surface of which I'd also sprayed with contact cement. Pipistrel supplies both spray and brush-on cement.

I did the same the next morning with the upper side panels. This was a much easier job.

The rear of the upper cockpit area. The gray bulkhead is where the seat backs will attach. The four holes in the center are where headphone jacks and other radio-related items will mount. One of the round holes (to the left here) is where the aileron (flaperon) will be operated. The other is for the fuel line from that wing tank. The two holes in the center will be for some sort of push-device that will control the dive brakes.

The ceiling has now been painted black, ready for contact cement and application of the headliner.