Final assembly starts today

cjensen · Post by **cjensen** » Sat Oct 09, 2010 9:11 pm

Great news Brian!!! Congrats buddy! Gotta get those videos uploaded...

hydroguy2 · Post by **hydroguy2** » Sat Oct 09, 2010 9:24 pm

ok finally got an account set up, then had to condense the 70MB video to something usable

first start of N155BK
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6BzqHS40dw

2nd run
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoVXFEoZyiE

Joe Parish · Post by **Joe Parish** » Sat Oct 09, 2010 9:56 pm

Another Milestone

Awesome Brian, that has got to get your blood pumping to get that thing airborne. Congratulations

BSwayze · Post by **BSwayze** » Sun Oct 10, 2010 1:40 am

Fantastic news, Brian! Nice little video clips, too! It's all very motivational. Thanks for posting the update!

hydroguy2 · Post by **hydroguy2** » Sun Oct 10, 2010 5:09 pm

Pic of the day: first time I've had the prop, spinner, cowl and paint on at the same time.

This is the first time my 64yr old hangarmate has seen it with the cowl on after paint. He said "Looks like a Reno Racer"

it looks better than the pic

Bob Barrett · Post by **Bob Barrett** » Sun Oct 10, 2010 6:56 pm

Congratulations Brian! Way to go! Now the inspection and you are all set to fly that beautiful airplane.

We are hoping to fly to Devils Lake, ND tomorrow to take pictures of the big lake and visit an old friend for lunch. If time permits may stop and bug Lance53 as we will be going close by.

itisgood · Post by **itisgood** » Mon Oct 11, 2010 5:22 pm

Man does that look nice! I look forward to the day mine is together as much as yours.
Best to ya

hydroguy2 · Post by **hydroguy2** » Tue Oct 12, 2010 6:41 pm

Oh No! Mr. Bill.

Ready for Inspection Captain

Finally outside where I belong

Get in, let's go!

Weight and balance tomorrow

Bob Barrett · Post by **Bob Barrett** » Tue Oct 12, 2010 6:53 pm

Good luck on the inspection and the weight and balance. Looks really great. I can't believe they will find andything wrong. We had a great trip to Devidls Lake and back yesterday. Ran short of time but found out Lance was in Bismarck anyhow. Our flight path took us right past his farm. It took a little less two hours going to Devils Lake but then circled the Lake to take pictures. Keft over roads or bare ground in case we lost the engine. We were groundspeed going up was 140 to 152mph according to GPS. Coming back groundspeed indicating 180 mph again according to GPS. It took 1.9 hours for return flight distance was 299 miles. Had a nice lunch with and old friend took pilot Dick out to see the Lake from the ground and Fort Totten.

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Tue Oct 12, 2010 7:37 pm

Wow!!!

Reallly sharp lookin!!!

CJ

hydroguy2 · Post by **hydroguy2** » Wed Oct 13, 2010 6:51 am

captain_john wrote:Wow!!!

Reallly sharp lookin!!!

CJ

Again I need to acknowledge Chad for the excellent work on paintshop.

Chad, stand up and take a bow

cjensen · Post by **cjensen** » Wed Oct 13, 2010 7:43 am

You're more than welcome Brian!!

It does look fantastic out in the sun!!

BTW...that goes for anyone here on RB. If you have an idea for a paint scheme, and don't have the PS software, or don't want to mess with it, let me know. I enjoy working out the design "on paper"...I have 80+ designs of my own now...

Post by **Spike** » Wed Oct 13, 2010 9:42 am

That is sweet dude, really really nice!

BSwayze · Post by **BSwayze** » Wed Oct 13, 2010 2:39 pm

Wow, Brian... there's just one word for that. GORGEOUS!!!

svanarts · Post by **svanarts** » Thu Oct 14, 2010 11:28 am

Brian, it looks just as good over here as it does over there.

hydroguy2 · Post by **hydroguy2** » Thu Oct 14, 2010 6:10 pm

svanarts wrote:Brian, it looks just as good over here as it does over there.

good, I wasn't sure how well you could see through the California Smog

hydroguy2 · Post by **hydroguy2** » Tue Oct 19, 2010 9:14 pm

Major disappointment day.

First off the FSDO doesn't seem fit to call me back. I faxed my W&B last week and no word if they got it. Called yesterday to set a appointment, no return calls. So today I was in the neighborhood and dropped in. I get the "oh I'm real busy, won't be this week. But maybe we can squeeze something in next week before I leave for Florida" AAaarrggh!

So I'm looking at 1-3weeks.

Oh well, I've got some things to do. Guess I'll finish the interior panels. got back to the Hangar and decided I wanted to redo the fuel sender calibration. I wasn't happy with the numbers last time and thought we had made a mistake. So redid it by myself today. 2 gallon error on the right tank, 4 gallons off on the left. I ran the Dynon last time while others added fuel and I knew mistakes were made. Anyway things looked pretty good......until I put the gas cap on the very full left tank. I was talking with a hangar neighbor and turned to siphon out 10+ gallons when I see multiple puddles forming under the wing root area.

quick grab the jugs and help me drain this gas. Big panic
1. pulled the root fairing off, no signs of wetness.
2. added 5gals , nothing, 5 more nothing. grabbed a mirror and papertowel for better look, added 5 more nothing..well HECK, lets top that baby off, nothing! put the cap on, nothing....

Come on there was fuel leaking out all over. stand around talking, tapping feet, wondering scratching....there it is a drip on the concrete, aft end at the spar area. but where's it coming from. the wing is dry. gotta be from the fuel line to the fuel valve. Drop the tail and climb inside, nope no leak at the valve. pull up the carpet and wetness.....vent line bulkhead fitting is only finger tight on the tubing running up the inside of the fuse. it took a completely full tank with the cap on to generate enough pressure to leak. WHAT A MORON! but crisis over for now.... whew I need a drink.

Wicked Stick · Post by **Wicked Stick** » Wed Oct 20, 2010 7:24 am

Why bother waiting for a FSDO guy, go get an ABDAR to inspect it.
Sure, it will cost you some money, but at least they come when you want them to. Find someone who knows RV's if you can. I'm sure there's one someone can recommend in your area.

hydroguy2 · Post by **hydroguy2** » Wed Oct 20, 2010 7:29 am

$400 reasons why I'm waiting. that cost just seems a bit too high for 1 hr paperwork shuffle.

I spent all my cash on the paint job, i had to cut something. Plus I keep finding things to do to finish up anyway. Ruined a nutplate the other day and going to change it today

Post by **Spike** » Wed Oct 20, 2010 8:48 am

Awww, just fly the darn thing anyway, I wont tell

I think everyone should send you $10 so you can use the DAR. That close, to not fly for $400 would hurt. You are a patient man dude.

Spike