FAA paperwork is mailed off to Stan Faske in the Cincinnati Flight Standards District Office (FSDO). We removed the whiskey compass (too much interference, it’ll probably move overhead), moved the BMA EFIS/One’s magnetometer to the strake, added bumpouts on the keel for the Strong Pitch Trim system (it was limiting aileron deflection slightly), installed trailing edge fences, recalibrated the fuel […]
Read MoreThe homestretch is here. Installed the rear seat belts, compass installed, data plate installed, parking brake handle completed, cowling center flange, and cowling augmentation finishing work.
Read MoreWell, we’ve been back at it for a few weeks now, trying to tie up all of the loose ends, do the W&B, and complete a condition inspection. The W&B went fine, and we’re working on priming everything that’s still bare, checking all bolts and screws for proper tightening, lacing abrasion protection around the wiring, installing the parking brake, splitting […]
Read MoreMerry Christmas! Well, here we are at the holiday break, and I didn’t get the inspection done before it. Oh well, she looks sweet though, with some fresh primer, and the registration on the winglet (44VF). I’ve got to a condition inspection and get Stan from the FAA out here, there’s just been so much […]
Read MoreAh, a brief respite from the cold temps! Today we got the engine’s mixture and throttle settings squared away, and she ran s-w-e-e-t. Thanks to Jerry for doing the dangerous, adjust stuff next to a whirling prop thing. She starts on the first blade, idles at 700, and develops about 2150 RPM static, and the […]
Read MoreWell, winter is here again, and it and life are slowing progress. Beth’s mother has had some health issues in the last week or two as well, so things have slowed to a crawl. On the upside, we’ve been making some progress on Jerry and Linda’s plane in their heated shop, and have made some engine adjustments […]
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