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Things are finally starting to feel like they have come together nicely with the plane. The annual inspection was a great process and really allowed me to make the few corrective actions that were needed as well as finally address … Continue reading →
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I was able to wrap up the annual inspection items over the last few days. I got the AFS Pilot installed and the display seems much better. I also got the Servo controller installed again for the PAX heat and … Continue reading →
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I was able to complete the remaining items on the annual checklist today. I had been waiting to get a replacement tire from Desser, but apparently the Retread tire I use is back ordered. So rather than wait indefinitely, I … Continue reading →
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Today I was able to wrap up the majority of the remaining annual inspection items. I removed the left wheel and rotated the tire so the tire used the treads from the other side. I also cleaned, inspected and repacked … Continue reading →
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I have spent the last several days pouring over the plan to do the annual inspection. As I previously found, several things needed attention. The AutoPilot has been sent to TruTrak and is now on its way back as I … Continue reading →
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One of the cool things about building your own plane is the fact that you are considered an authorized repairman for that specific plane. So that lets me do my own FAA mandated annual inspections. It’s a pretty thorough inspection … Continue reading →
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Today I was extremely humbled and excited to learn that our plane won the best in class at the Arlington Fly In. It was awarded with the Grand Champion for Homebuilt Kit planes. While I knew it was beautiful in … Continue reading →
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We have been enjoying flying around so much lately that there hasn’t been time to update the site. Sorry about that. We have had trips to Napa, Seattle a few times, San Jose for work. This plane really is a … Continue reading →
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Today was one of the most monumental days in the project – the day that the official BUILD is complete and now the plane becomes a continual work in progress. Today Craig and I got the doors installed and everything … Continue reading →
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Today I worked on the two doors in getting them ready for re-installation. I removed all of the masking and gave the paint transition area light 2000 grit wet sanding. I also sanded and polished the center latching cam mechanism. … Continue reading →
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