Sunday, August 22, 2021

2021 08-22 update

Despite not posting updates, I've been making progress.  Some of it is three steps forward and two back...

We recently enjoyed a trip to OSH, then Florida and a stop in Huntsville AL to see Russ and N67TM.  He did a nice job of following the plans and keeping things simple.

The only flying I've done much of lately is as safety pilot for my friend that's working on his IFR.
It sounds like there's a Velocity CFI in Dallas I might be able to get more transition training from.

I chatted with Scott Fish about a few things and he commented that he'd also had a list that had would shrink and grow as he was finishing.   Items that are cosmetic should go to the bottom of the list and items that are necessary for the DAR inspection should go to the top.  
Item's almost complete (maybe I'll post photos and move to a real web site on some cold wintery days):
Vortilons made (prepping for paint)
Trailing edge fences (prepping for paint)
Front console/armrest (prepping for paint)

ADAHRS module mounted.
Pitot/Static tubes connected.

Rudder cables connected to the pedals. 
Ailerons connected. 
Brakes bled after replacing the seals and O-rings.

Exhaust nuts tightened.
Crankcase breather tube installed.

Wing root heat shield (Thermotec) installed.

Pitch trim actuator mounted/tweaked...
Dynon software updated.

N-numbers ordered.
Wheel pants ordered from Aerocomposites.

I still have a few avionics parts to mount such as the ADS-B receiver, GPS2020 antenna and the back up battery.   Some wiring work left, mostly audio connections and tidying up behind the IP.



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