Trim Tab Servo

Prepped, primed and riveted the trim tab servo mount that goes into the bottom of the left elevator. I had to countersink 6 dimples in pretty thin material for the C-channels. I used my 100 deg countersink deburring tool in my cordless screwdriver instead of my countersink cage. The 6 rivets sit just slightly proud but going deeper wasn't an option. Its on the bottom of the elevator and I don't think will be noticeable once painted. I had 1 of 7 nutplates not thread but fortunately was able to gently run a tap into it to free it up. Lesson learned: Always test the nutplates before riveting them in. I also talked with the good folks at Steinair about my panel. I'm leaning towards a Garmin G3X based panel and probably will have them do a complete drop-in panel for me. It'll be crazy expensive but the time savings and knowing it's set up correctly is compelling. I want enough capability that I can file IFR if needed, penetrate a deck and shoot an RNAV approach if needed. I don't plan on doing any hard enroute IMC flying. To that end I may delete the ILS capability so save weight, complexity and money. LNAV approaches are everywhere now and I do them constantly in my day job. Stein told me its about a 10 month lead time for a panel due to COVID so time to start making some choices. I'm leaning towards remote radios too.