RV8Squaz
Well Known Member
Hello Guys,
Anyone know anything about the availability of term life insurance that would cover first flights? My wife wants to know. I ask, "Where's the faith?" Actually, we have 3 yr old son and it's just good peace of mind.
Speaking about first flights... mine is coming up very soon, hopefully this weekend! I had my inspection on Monday and I finally have my air worthiness certificate after 9 years, 6 months of building! I knew I would see the day, I just didn't know it would be this long. It has been fun though.
My DAR was very very thorugh, even down to a possible AD on the 430. He checked everything! The inspection lasted 4 1/2 hrs! He found only a few very minor items... elevator trim pushrod loose jam nut and rubbing against the side of the slot. Rudder pedal cotter pin rubbing on fwd baggage sidewall, a long oil cooler hose that could use an Adel clamp about midway, and the aileron bellcrank pivot bolts not showing enough thread. He had me run my engine and checked the instrumentation during a full power run. Tail was tied down of course.
Now you ask why haven't I flown yet? Frankly I'm exhausted. I worked about 200 hrs during the last 3 weeks. You do the math! Due to the nature of the inspection I have a lot of stuff to screw back in place. The weather stinks, and I'm doing some transition training tomorrow down in FL. I also have to finish installing my emp fairing. This weekend the weather is forecast to be great, my airplane should be all buttoned up, and the pilot will be rested.
I'll fill you in after I get her airborne. I may even post a picture!
Jerry
RV-8 N84JE
Anyone know anything about the availability of term life insurance that would cover first flights? My wife wants to know. I ask, "Where's the faith?" Actually, we have 3 yr old son and it's just good peace of mind.
Speaking about first flights... mine is coming up very soon, hopefully this weekend! I had my inspection on Monday and I finally have my air worthiness certificate after 9 years, 6 months of building! I knew I would see the day, I just didn't know it would be this long. It has been fun though.
My DAR was very very thorugh, even down to a possible AD on the 430. He checked everything! The inspection lasted 4 1/2 hrs! He found only a few very minor items... elevator trim pushrod loose jam nut and rubbing against the side of the slot. Rudder pedal cotter pin rubbing on fwd baggage sidewall, a long oil cooler hose that could use an Adel clamp about midway, and the aileron bellcrank pivot bolts not showing enough thread. He had me run my engine and checked the instrumentation during a full power run. Tail was tied down of course.
Now you ask why haven't I flown yet? Frankly I'm exhausted. I worked about 200 hrs during the last 3 weeks. You do the math! Due to the nature of the inspection I have a lot of stuff to screw back in place. The weather stinks, and I'm doing some transition training tomorrow down in FL. I also have to finish installing my emp fairing. This weekend the weather is forecast to be great, my airplane should be all buttoned up, and the pilot will be rested.
I'll fill you in after I get her airborne. I may even post a picture!
Jerry
RV-8 N84JE