behind the cockpit Fred Astir Wednesday 21 January 2026 Leave a Comment on behind the cockpit IMG_2103IMG_2102IMG_2101IMG_2097IMG_2100IMG_2095IMG_2093IMG_2089IMG_2084IMG_2082IMG_2079IMG_2057IMG_2056IMG_2055Battery will face the other way - latch to the back and battery level indicator facing forwards. Battery much further to the right to make access easier and to not foul the rear of the headrest12.1V until the 18V source drops too low and shuts off. Zero drop.Only one speaker, but two grills, just to look neatJust no.IMG_2023Water system access flap - I wanted to lose this entirely, but it would be impossible to remove the panel if there wasn't some split in it as the access into the back of the fuselage is so limited. So it stays, but with modifications.Panel is lifted on blocks, for no apparent reason.New battery position will probably be slightly more to the right to sit directly above the diagonal brace under the panel. IMG_2018IMG_2010IMG_2008Ballast water portBallast water portVintage battery box, circa the Bahgdad Battery era. Author: Fred Astir
