Adam, agree on all except the release.  It is a lower-drag solution to do a recessed release, but is not required for proper functioning of the antenna.  -- Charley

On Jan 3, 2012, at 10:38 AM, Adam Molny wrote:

...We want a capable IFR airplane...

Dean -

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You'll have to do a 'release' to create a recessed mount for the antenna
base. Trace the outline of the antenna base onto the fuselage and carefully
cut away the outer skin. Then use a chisel to remove the exposed honeycomb
core. Then fill the hole with an expoxy-flox mix. Wrap the antenna base with
clear packing tape and press it into the hole. Allow to cure overnight and
then pop out the antenna. You should now have a hole with a solid floor
which perfectly fits your antenna. This procedure is also described in
Chapter 24 section D of the builder's manual.

Best of luck, and remember less is more! (avionics that is :-))

-Adam Molny


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