Rotorway-Rework

GPS

My wife already had a Garmin 296 for her Cherokee that I felt was being underutilized. I ordered a marine mount directly from Garmin ($40) and attached it to the top of my pod. Looks professional even if I never need it (a guy thing!). I relocated my standby compass to the top of the foot panel. I was having problems with it anyway when it was on the pod. Seems that rotor RPM was reflected in unwanted compass movement.

EXTENDED SKIDS

The upgrade kit should include a replacement R/H skid tube and a empty ballast weight casing. I suggest adding the lead prior to chroming or powder coating. Usual you can get 27-30 pounds of material into the casing. Remember to leave room for the cap.

Jacking the helicopter to replace the skid would be difficult without a gantry crane. Gantry is the way to go with any skid work.

Note that I have the 10" extended skids and have reversed my front leg. To do this you should cut off the front step peg and re-weld on the opposite side . The belly panel hole will also require some enlarging.