Improved cooling part I

So, although we’ve never had issues with our engine really running hot, it’s not been cool either. I’ve been a bit worried about it since our constant-speed prop will be shipping soon. With it, a much higher RPM will be available to us for climb-out, and with higher RPM comes higher engine horsepower. That’s all great, in […]

[Picture Album] Victor Fox model

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Vertical Power VP-X Pro Installation and integration with Grand Rapids EFIS

I recently realized that I had short-shifted the installation of my VP-X electronic circuit breaker system in my previous posts about my winter panel upgrade. I’ll try to correct that here. As a reminder, I chose to replace my original circuit breaker installation because it brought a bunch of wires into my cabin and made […]

Weight and Balance 2011

We’re finalizing out latest updates (the new Vertical Power electrical system and interior) and condition inspection, so it’s time for a new Weight and Balance. Awhile back I mentioned that we bought some performance scales from Intercomp racing. The process is pretty simple with these, as the load cells can take 1,500 pounds apiece, we […]

Contour+ GPS and Dashware

If you follow this site much, one of the things you’ll have noticed that I like to do is film and edit/publish flying videos of our travels. I particularly like some of the first-person point of view stuff with cockpit audio. I think it’s really cool, and captures a lot of those ‘moments’ that others […]

Dave Spano Upholstering, Part VI

Dave finally made the flight out of Chicago to install the carpet and “finish” the interior installation (I still need to mount the baggage tiedowns, seat belts, and seats which need longer studs), but she looks great. In these pictures you can see how the new panel, engraved stick (from SET graphics), and glare shield […]