Progress in Prosser - #103

KevinC · Post by **KevinC** » Sat May 03, 2008 1:36 pm

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....".

k

scubarider2 · Post by **scubarider2** » Sat May 03, 2008 2:42 pm

Way to go Kevin! Just think, only 90% more to go and wahooooo, done. :lol:
Dennis

KevinC · Post by **KevinC** » Mon May 12, 2008 1:01 am

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

Wes · Post by **Wes** » Mon May 12, 2008 8:24 am

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)

KevinC · Post by **KevinC** » Sun May 25, 2008 12:08 am

Long day in the shop today. The wiring is about 80% complete and the cowling is ready to mount. Miller time....

K

KevinC · Post by **KevinC** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 8:40 pm

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

b1x4nqb · Post by **b1x4nqb** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 9:42 pm

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.

Paul, PA

KevinC · Post by **KevinC** » Sat Aug 23, 2008 2:18 am

Marathon weekend. I have a date with the DAR, and am running for the finish line. Had to post a 'baby picture'.

k

KevinC · Post by **KevinC** » Sun Sep 07, 2008 9:07 pm

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

Johnny C! · Post by **Johnny C!** » Sun Sep 07, 2008 9:31 pm

Kevin,
Great job!

Keep in touch!

John

dauckjl · Post by **dauckjl** » Sun Sep 07, 2008 9:52 pm

Hey Kevin,

The airplane looks great! I definitely noticed the Wazzou colors.

Let me know how it turns out

Justin

scubarider2 · Post by **scubarider2** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 7:47 am

Kevin, Good Luck with the DAR inspection. Is your first trip going to be to Cleveland, GA? Would be a nice break-in

Dennis

cwqnee · Post by **cwqnee** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 1:08 pm

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.

Lynng · Post by **Lynng** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 6:11 pm

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.

Lynn

KevinC · Post by **KevinC** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 9:24 pm

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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Progress in Prosser - #103

Covering DONE

Ahhh! Fair and balanced...

Fine Looking Airplane

Sneaking up on the goal...

Prosser update

marathon weekend

It's a plane!

Awesome

Alpha AOA