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Thread: Getting close

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    Default Getting close

    Today, I hung the wings for the final time, checked flaperon travel, wing alignment (again), mounted wing tips, ran tip lighting, check lighting, attached mass balances, etc,. Tomorrow I will connect the wing tanks to the header, run the engine off of the wing tanks, complete the pitot system plumbing, etc., and possibly do the weight and balance. Pitot/static is scheduled for Wednesday, and the FAA signoff soon after that (hopefully). First flight is getting close.
    Bruce Estes
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    Default Re: Getting close

    Looks great Bruce. Hope you're in the air very soon. It will fly just fine. Have fun.


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    3 day weekends are great. I've completed the weight and balance, completed the fuel lines from the wing tanks, checked flaperon rigging, etc., etc., etc. Today I ran the engine (again) and TAXIED THE KITFOX for the first time. Brakes and steering are good. Way to much fun and getting real close. Pitot check is scheduled for Wednesday. I've got a few more things to complete, then I will schedule the Airworthyness Inspect. I'm real close.

    Bruce Estes

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    looks great! steady as she goes, don't miss anything in the exitement
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    Yesterday I received my Airworthiness Cert. Everything is now legal and good to go. First flights are not allowed at my home airport so I've got to trailer my Kitfox to Livermore. Because of my business schedule (very busy) and an out of town vacation, first flight might not be for a couple of weeks, but I'm close. YAHOO.
    Bruce Estes
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