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KevinC
Joined: 18 Aug 2005
Posts: 222
Location: Prosser, Washington
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| Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 12:36 pm Post subject: Covering DONE |
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Finally, I've glued my last tape. The right wing is covered and taped, ready for paint.
I realized this morning that I started covering in July last year. Now I know what is meant by "half way there, 90% to go....".
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scubarider2
Joined: 28 Jan 2008
Posts: 266
Location: Cleveland, GA
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| Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 1:42 pm Post subject: |
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Way to go Kevin! Just think, only 90% more to go and wahooooo, done. :lol:
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KevinC
Joined: 18 Aug 2005
Posts: 222
Location: Prosser, Washington
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| Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 12:01 am Post subject: Ahhh! Fair and balanced... |
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Finally the right wing is there to balance 509KC. I feel better. Actually mounted up the flaps and ailerons too. Looking like a plane.
k
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Wes
Joined: 23 Jan 2006
Posts: 105
Location: Satellite Bch, Florida
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| Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 7:24 am Post subject: Fine Looking Airplane |
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Kevin,
Looking good! --and the shade is already being appreciated.
Keep up the good work.
Wes
Kit #95 (Soon to be the oldest 'non-flying' kit) |
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KevinC
Joined: 18 Aug 2005
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Location: Prosser, Washington
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| Posted: Sat May 24, 2008 11:08 pm Post subject: Sneaking up on the goal... |
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Long day in the shop today. The wiring is about 80% complete and the cowling is ready to mount. Miller time....
K
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KevinC
Joined: 18 Aug 2005
Posts: 222
Location: Prosser, Washington
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| Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 7:40 pm Post subject: Prosser update |
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Cowling is now painted - trim color just shot and drying in the booth. One more paint session to go and I'll be free of that horrible job!
I decided to go with the 8" wheels and Nankang tires - here's a picture.
I'll let you know how they work - hopefully soon.
K |
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b1x4nqb
Joined: 14 Aug 2006
Posts: 216
Location: Orwigsburg, PA
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| Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 8:42 pm Post subject: |
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Kevin,
Looks great! I finished my painting over a month ago and I still can't stand the thought of doing it again. Very labor intensive work and HOT to say the least.
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KevinC
Joined: 18 Aug 2005
Posts: 222
Location: Prosser, Washington
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| Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 1:18 am Post subject: marathon weekend |
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Marathon weekend. I have a date with the DAR, and am running for the finish line. Had to post a 'baby picture'.
k
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KevinC
Joined: 18 Aug 2005
Posts: 222
Location: Prosser, Washington
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| Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 8:07 pm Post subject: It's a plane! |
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As ready to fly as I can be. Got all the important things that actually make aircraft fly - data plate, registration, passenger warnings, N-numbers - so it must be ready. Oh, and the engine purrs like a kitten.
Waiting for DAR.....
Kevin
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Johnny C!
Joined: 07 Sep 2006
Posts: 168
Location: Brevard, NC
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| Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 8:31 pm Post subject: |
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Kevin,
Great job!
Keep in touch!
John |
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dauckjl
Joined: 16 Aug 2006
Posts: 44
Location: Rio Creek, WI
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| Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 8:52 pm Post subject: |
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Hey Kevin,
The airplane looks great! I definitely noticed the Wazzou colors.
Let me know how it turns out
Justin |
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scubarider2
Joined: 28 Jan 2008
Posts: 266
Location: Cleveland, GA
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| Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 6:47 am Post subject: |
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Kevin, Good Luck with the DAR inspection. Is your first trip going to be to Cleveland, GA? Would be a nice break-in :wink:
Dennis |
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cwqnee
Joined: 18 Aug 2008
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| Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 12:08 pm Post subject: |
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Kevin,
Looks like a great job! I really appreciated your series of posts relating to your progress.
Is that an Alpha Systems Angle of Attack (AOA) probe that I see mounted on the bottom of the starboard wing? I was keenly interested in Mark Korin's demo of that system at the Sun-n-Fun this year. Which of his various displays are you using? Please keep us posted here on how well the system works after you're up in the air and have some time on it. |
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Lynng
Joined: 13 Oct 2007
Posts: 46
Location: Gainesville, FL
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| Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 5:11 pm Post subject: Awesome |
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You are about to become the proud father of am awesome flying machine. A little more then 9 months gestation, but who's counting. I can't wait to hear about your adventures.
:D
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KevinC
Joined: 18 Aug 2005
Posts: 222
Location: Prosser, Washington
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| Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 8:24 pm Post subject: Alpha AOA |
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Chuck-
Being basically simple (and cheap) I went with the mechanical guage. Electronic things just seem to go out for me. I mounted the guage in the glare shield so I can just see the needle sweep and out of the view out the window. Never flown with one, but others recommended.
Here's a picture of the panel.
K
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