The left stick I have ordered about ten days ago, has already been delivered. Two hours were needed to get the old stick out, rewire the new one and get it back in the cockpit.

Still working on the wiring by installing the clamps on the left side. I first have to take outthe EFIS to be get acces to rivet the nutplates.



The D-sub connectors get their shells installed, this is the left EFIS.



When the D-sub connector is in line, I join them by using two zip ties. I then use some adhesive velcro to mount them on a flat surface.

No picture, but I managed to work one hour to begin lacing the harnesses and drilling a few holes for the support clamps.

I first finish the stick wiring so I can test all the buttons. Despite some dicrepancies in mu schematics, the trim buttons work, as does the autopilot disconnect and the right stick isolation switch.
I then push the transponder fuse and ckeck that the left EFIS sends altitude informations, as does the altitude encoder when the EFIS is off.
I also light up the VHF-NAV, but I can perform only one test as the intercom is not wired. However, I manage to check the COM reception by listening to the traffic at the nearby airport.

I first finish the flaps wiring I left yesterday.
Today's goal was to finish and test the trim wiring.
To test the trims I have to install the stick wiring. I first have to sand the inside of the wooden grips so they can slide on the stick tubing.
I also have to cut the tubing so that the stick does not interfere with the panel, I leave them as long as possible it will be easier to cut them shorter later. The right side goes well as the stick can be unplugged and cut on the bench. The left side I decide to cut in the cockpit. And, by mistake, I begin to cut too low at the mark I made for the bottom of the grip. The picture shows the cut mark, I think it can be welded but I will order a new stick. I don't like to mess with the flight controls.



The wires exit at the bottom of the stick.



This is the right side grip : at the rear, the push to talk, at the front, the coolie hat for the trims and the autopilot disconnect.



I couldn't make the connections for all teh wires today, but checked the trim indicators. They give some indications, once all is wired we'll see if the really work.