[RickWoodall]

I had a big weekend. Its been a long time coming, but finally hit another big milestone. The plane lost its wings and prop and moved down the road to CYQG. The move was pretty uneventful but stressful. At this point everything is pretty much done, wings and prop back on, panel all fired up and tested, pants all done and fitted. I have the fuel flow test, the weight and balances, first engine start and the final inspection left. Hope to fly within a month. Heading south for a week and then its sprint to the finish line. Sure feels good to have this plane at the airport.


Nothing left to spend money on but avgas and paint

At osh 2011 no matter what! Good weather coming and oooooh so close.

 

[Vlad]

Congratulations Rick! Nothing left to spend money on but avgas and paint I like that.

 

[java]

Looks fantastic Rick! Can't wait to read about your first flight, and maybe running into you at Osh!

 

[sbal0906]

Congratulations! Looks good. Feels like it'll be forever before I get to that point.

Cheers,

 

[Casey Stewart]

The one downside to these planes is that there seems to always be something else to spend money on!!! Good luck and see you at Oshkosh!!!!!!!!!

 

[swixtt]

Awesome work! love that panel

 

[prkaye]

wow, that panel is simply gorgeous.

 

[rv9aviator]

But at least it's usually our choice to spend money or just fly and enjoy the plane.

 

[krw5927]

Panel

wow, that panel is simply gorgeous.

Ditto! Please tell us how/where you got that panel!

 

[sjhurlbut]

Nothing left to spend money on but avgas and paint

Nice Rick!!!! Can remember the day we unpacked the tail kit. By the way don't fool yourself with the statement above. You'll always think of something.

Take care and safe flying,

 

[Beancounter]

Wow
Once the RRSP season was over you really moved fast. Hoping to catch up once April 30 passes.

Matt

 

[RickWoodall]

Thanks

Sorry I was out of the country on holidays with the family and didnt respond.

Thanks for all the messages. Its fun to be close to the end. Several have asked about the panel. I bought a basic molded blank that a guy on vaf listed in the classified. It took a ton of work but I am really happy with the finished product as I always liked the auto style panel look. If you want more info please pm and I will give some additional info and pics of the blank and the process I used.

Rick

 

[bhassel]

If you want more info please pm and I will give some additional info and pics of the blank and the process I used.

Rick

Aw, come on post it and share with everyone!