Let’s get ready for first flight. These lists are known tasks.
Construction:
- Pitot/Static test
- Compass Calibration
- Landing Gear fairings
- Tighten ELT antenna
- New Tailwheel Fork
- Paint Fiberglass – Cowls, Gear fairings, Spinner, Wingtips, Stabilizer and rudder tips
- Debug AP button on stick
Attach Placards and “EXPERIMENTAL” warning- Attach Data plate
- Get another set of eyes on the FWF setup.
- Rudder to Spinner checkout of every fastener visible.
Paperwork:
- Flight test cards
Get logbooks for Engine, Prop, Airframe- Condition inspection
- Program Letter
- Weight and Balance
Call DAR – Check schedule, desired aircraft condition- Get Document pouch
- Print blog, bookmark photos of me building
- Put blog in binder
Ground tests
- Engine run-in – use recommended settings on VAF
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