Safety wiring – magnetic plug on the engine Safety wiring oil and water radiator clips Camloc retaining spring on the cowling Loctite the wing fairing screws Making the door catches run smoothly – fitting the catch covers Rigging adjustments – full range without any interference Fireproof ID plate With my Tosten CS-8 grips I needed to use the offset bushes to pull position the grips slightly back in order to avoid a clash with panel switches at full forward elevator. Steering and rudder cable adjustment Initially unable to tighten the rudder cables due to lack of range on (new longer) eyebolts. Found to be clashing with retaining rivets. I was told all Slings have the same issue. After purchasing a LH 5/16 UNF tap I was able to clean out the threads and get a full adjustment range. G3X programming gauge limits Permit to fly application paperwork Ground check on autopilot Fuel flow check Test fit of spats Attach heat shields on the undercarriage at the brakes Fuel tank calibration Initially, both fuel senders were not moving when adding fuel 🙁 After some engine starts and fuel in place for a few days, I was beginning to get sensible readings. Note that they read in the opposite sense, (RH tank resistance increases with fuel and vice versa on LH tank). Calibrated up to 40 litres per site for the moment, Rear seat catch fitting Didn’t line up, so on factory advice removed some of the backstops. Printing placards and attaching registration plate Make some engine ground runs Run-up tests. Look for leaks. Gain an understanding of the checklist and the G3x operation. Develop a checklist install in G3x and print placards.
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