by Dear Old Dad » Sun May 27, 2007 11:07 pm
Hi everyone:
I am sorry to hear about the issues some of are having with Compair. I have had several, but they seem to be slowly correcting them. They answer my questions rather slowly via email, but I got to know a few of the worker bees there and they let me call them from time to time. The assembly manual they provided is confusing so the phone calls to clarify things really help. The manual appears geared toward turbine, but I am installing a Lycoming 540 with tricycle gear for a wide body, tapered wing CA-7 (that is basically an options-loaded CA-6). Bought a bunch of the upgrades and the pricing is confusing as they change things from time to time. This is my first attempt at building, but it has been fairly easy so far. The thing that is killing me is all the sanding. I had planned on finishing most of the build in my garage, but apparently that is against my community rules and regs. I found that out when I set up a ventilation fan the other day, then received a letter requiring removal. Not sure what my next step is right now. Wife really wants me to sell, but I am looking for a cheap indoor space. Suggestions welcomed. Anyway, one message asked how the builder assist program was. While I could not afford the program, there are two guys building one there now and they seemed to be happy with the program. I think they have had a few supply and demand problems, but they are not too far behind schedule. I think the product is very good, but be ready to be patient. I cannot speak to the engine mount issue one builder is going through, but from hearing only one side it seems Compair should give him the right engine mount right away.
Hope this at least helps some of you. As a final note I must say, that this is the only way I could afford a brand new plane set up the way I want it with a new avionics package and a new engine. If I can find a way to finish it, there will be another plus...I will not have to pay and wait for a mechanic for most matters. Best wishes.