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by TomC
Tue Jul 06, 2010 8:27 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Introducing...N755CB
Replies: 25
Views: 34029

Contratulations!

Now the fun really begins. You'll be amazed how long it takes to put all the inspection covers and such back on. By the way, the orange shirt clashes with the red propeller.

Good Luck!
by TomC
Sun Jul 04, 2010 6:33 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: First flight option
Replies: 14
Views: 17712

Chad, There is no 100% safe way to make the first flight. That being said, if you have faith in the design, faith in your building techniques, faith in your pilot skill, and faith in the almighty, there is nothing to do except go for it. The pucker factor will be high but your senses and concentrati...
by TomC
Fri Jul 02, 2010 8:27 pm
Forum: Flight Tales
Topic: Its Almost Time
Replies: 1
Views: 5281

Its Almost Time

Good Luck Chad!

I just wanted to wish you luck with your upcoming inspection. I believe I saw that it would be Tuesday, 7/6. Its been fun seeing your plane progress. Its still probably not too late to pull the engine and put in a John Deere tractor motor :lol:
by TomC
Fri Jun 18, 2010 9:13 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Airframe riveting done yet? Yep.
Replies: 21
Views: 24720

Way to go!

Chad, It looks like you are nearing the end of the beginning to paraphrase Winston Churchill. As you will find out, an experimental plane is never finished :lol: My first flight was in 2005 and I am always "improving" it. I read the rest of your website pages. Don't worry about having your interior ...
by TomC
Sun May 30, 2010 9:26 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Who's next???
Replies: 23
Views: 23475

Nice Picture

Mike,

Looks like you are getting close. It looks like your hanger is covered with the same plastic as the alclad of your plane. :roll:
by TomC
Fri May 21, 2010 8:11 pm
Forum: Flight Tales
Topic: Training in Oregon
Replies: 15
Views: 18349

I flew my transition training with Mike several years ago. After the training, I was confident enough of my abilities to test fly my 7A myself. He did a great job of making me feel at home in the plane.

Good Luck!
by TomC
Mon Apr 19, 2010 9:14 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Don't trash your canopy frame like I did on the 1st day
Replies: 14
Views: 16101

Sorry to hear

Dave, Sorry to hear about your troubles. I hope your foot gets better. If your repaired canopy need further bending, here is the method I used. Get a long 4x4 and a short 6" piece of 2x4. Round slightly the ends of the 2x4 piece. Attach it to the center of the 4x4. Place the piece to be bent paralle...
by TomC
Tue Apr 13, 2010 6:34 pm
Forum: Avionics (GPS/NAV/COMM)
Topic: G3X Now with Synthetic Vision
Replies: 2
Views: 8431

Anybody heard the cost of the G3X system?
by TomC
Mon Apr 05, 2010 7:58 am
Forum: Screwup Chronicles
Topic: Don't use a 5 amp fuse on your electric flaps!!!
Replies: 7
Views: 15007

Apparently my fuse blew either when extending the flaps for the landing or when I tried to raise them for the go around. Been there, done that! My solution is the same as yours. After 5+ years, the 7.5 has not failed (peck on wood). In my opinion, as long as you don't repeatedly exercise the flap m...
by TomC
Sun Apr 04, 2010 5:36 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: N108LF first flight!!
Replies: 24
Views: 29005

Congrats on the big event! Be safe and have fun flying off the phase 1.
by TomC
Fri Apr 02, 2010 8:59 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Chicago is Oshkosh bound!!!!
Replies: 15
Views: 15026

BUT...it's better than booking the likes of Miley, Jonas Bros, etc...
There are lots of bands between Chicago and Miley. How about Aerosmith, GNR, Metallica, etc. These might bring in the 30-40 year olds that will be the future of GA. They might be deaf, however :lol:
by TomC
Fri Apr 02, 2010 8:52 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: I GOT MY PINK SLIP!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 16640

Way to go :!:

I congratulate you on two things. First and foremost, on the successful inspection of you plane (its a plane now, not a project).

Second, on having the balls to have your pink slip dated April 1 :lol:

Good Luck!
by TomC
Sat Mar 13, 2010 8:46 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Good Luck Brian!
Replies: 7
Views: 9798

Heads, it's airworthy...Tails it's not

I call Heads
Heads, it's airworthy, Tails it's airworthy, standing on its edge, it's not. :lol:
by TomC
Fri Mar 12, 2010 9:24 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Good Luck Brian!
Replies: 7
Views: 9798

Good Luck Brian!

Happy thoughts for your inspection tomorrow. I'm sure it will be no problem as the plane looks great!
by TomC
Fri Jan 01, 2010 7:09 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Happy Holidays
Replies: 34
Views: 35065

In Tennessee??

Did anyone know that old T hangars are possibly the coldest places on Earth in the Winter? How cold can Tennessee really get? Today it is around zero here in Iowa. I imagine its even colder in Minnesota. I have a propane torpedo heater for the hanger and it works OK as long as its aimed directly at...
by TomC
Fri Jan 01, 2010 11:44 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Stall warning kits for 7/8/9
Replies: 32
Views: 37635

Don't forget that VANS supply kits world wide, and some countrys require a 'stall warner' to be fitted
I think someone hit the nail on the head?
by TomC
Sun Dec 27, 2009 4:58 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Christmas Loot!
Replies: 11
Views: 13392

12/17 Son home from Afghanistan.
No doubt the best.
by TomC
Tue Dec 08, 2009 8:24 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Happy Holidays
Replies: 34
Views: 35065

Merry Christmas to All!


... and SNOW SUCKS! :wink:
by TomC
Sun Nov 29, 2009 10:46 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Building a plane with aging eyes
Replies: 35
Views: 38090

CJ, You really know you're aging when you are trying to read something and look for your reading glasses and it takes you several minutes to realize that you already have them on. I looked into lasix a few years ago. At that time, they said that they could either correct long or short range vision, ...
by TomC
Thu Nov 05, 2009 10:09 am
Forum: RV 7/7A
Topic: Status Brantel #72823
Replies: 644
Views: 594678

Brian,

Looks like alot of progress. Your clearance between the fiberglass spinner and the prop blades looks a little tight. Maybe its just the camera angle. Have you started the engine yet. Thats the biggest day short of flying.

Good Luck!