the wing-nuts and cap) of the av-bay into the av-bay holder. You have the option of
inserting it in which-ever end of the airframe that you prefer. Rotate the av-bay until the
rounded end cap lines up on the opposite side allowing you to insert the machine screws
into the threaded inserts. Replace the second end cap, insert the machine screws and run
the wing nuts back onto the all-thread.
NEVER PERMANTLY MOUNT THE AV-BAY INSIDE OF THE HOLDER.
It is
designed to be removable for your ease of use.
NEVER
, EVER ATTACH
YOUR RECOVERY HARNESS TO THE EYEBOLT ON THE ELECTRONICS
BAY. THAT EYEBOLT IS ONLY A KNOB TO REMOVE THE TRAY AND
CANNOT ACCEPT THE STRAIN OF RECOVERY EQUIPMENT
ATTACHMENT.
Instead, your recovery harnesses will connect to the Kevlar bridles.
Upon completion of the av-bay section installed in the airframe, it will be necessary to
drill a “static port” (hole to permit the air pressure to fluctuate in the electronics section
for altimeter readings) into the electronics area. The opening should be 1/4” in diameter
THROUGH THE AIRFRAME ONLY AT THIS TIME!
Place wide masking tape on
all sides around this opening and have a large number of paper towels available for the
next step. Mix a small amount of two-part foam (no more than one ounce total per each
attempt) and pour into the outside airframe static port opening and fill the cavity
between the airframe and the interior 3.9” tube,
DO NOT OVERFILL OR YOU
WILL CRACK THE AIRFRAME OR THE INTERIOR TUBE AND WIPE UP
ALL EXCESS FOAM ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE AIRFRAME BEFORE IT
HARDENS.
After the foam has hardened and totally filled the cavity in-between, re-
drill the static port opening and continue drilling through the interior phenolic tube into
the interior av-bay. Smooth the foam passageway between the nosecone and the interior
av-bay and remove all tape from the airframe. Locate the 1/4” x 2” brass tube and insert
into the just completed opening checking for size. When satisfied with the fit, remove,