Latest Updates    |     home latest updates -- 07-29-08 I received the aluminum sheet and made the new engine bay doors and the portion that opens each side and painted, taped off for the red stripe The reason that this has taken so long to get the doors on, is that I had to make the latches from scratch, they are over center catches that actually pull the doors tight. But,,, it is down to painting the trim and final finish. I have finished the log entries, 337 and have them in the mail, Now I'm waiting for an insurance quote, but I have most of the taxi testing done, I have had the tail up, and can hold runway center line with it, so far it has no bad habits. Brakes working well, engine had 1 big oil leak, that is fixed, and cleaned up. I had my friendly hangar neighbor (A&P)  inspect it and he found 3 cotter pins missing, and 3 quick assembly nuts that I had forgot to changed to the proper nut. those gripes are fixed. Next nice weather we may fly. 07-30-08 Today I got the stripe on and a few of the details completed. Graphics are pretty nice Thanks Shannon  !  (Prographics) in Oak Harbor 1-360-675-6009 she made all the graphics for the paint masks, Turned out great. 7-31-08 The cowling is back on today, all we need now is the insurance and the landing light A little touch up to do, and the painting is done. Things left to do. manufacture a carb airbox and air scoop Install seat belts Install and wire landing light. (it should be here by wed next week) Test fly.