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Comment by David Gallagher on August 2, 2021 at 11:37am

Gene,

On my computer that picture link I put in does not link to the photo I meant.  Let's try this again.

Comment by David Gallagher on August 2, 2021 at 11:34am

Gene,

My instrument panel top skin is held in place using machine screws with nut plates and not rivets as shown in the plans.  I placed the screws in the same locations rivets would have been.  This makes it totally removeable, and I recommend this to everyone.  I bought an aluminum extrusion L from a home store approx. 3/4" x 3/4", or possibly 1" x 1".  The length is enough that it spans the middle three screws.  I remember seeing a Zenith demonstrator plane that used a handle here like what you would see on a screen door.  I did not want a handle, but more of a stabilizing point you could reach for when getting in or out of the airplane.  

You can see the forward side of the L in this picture:  

http://www.zenith.aero/photo/5-points/next?context=user

Dave G