Installing the 'crotch strap' kit

So that's seriously what it's called. Basically it's the connection for the fifth point of the 5-point harness (vs. the 4 point* harness that's usually in planes). I'm not sure why a non-aerobatic plane requires a 5-point harness but the parts came in the kit and the floor panels were already cut out for the kit so we pretty much had to install it. We also installed another bunch of plate nuts, installed the last few rivets for the main spars, and finished up a few little things in the centre fuselage. This part is getting close to being finished.

* in case you're wondering the 4 points are the 2 sides of the hips and 2 shoulders.

December 10, 2011