Two Days left to go

Sep 28 2011

Two Days left to go

These last few weeks have been absolutely crazy for me. I am leaving for our annual Rough River flyin in this weekend (Friday morning) and only have two days left to go. Seems like I been doing a million things at once to try and prepare to leave. Lots of little squaks on the plane lots to do around the house.

Later when I get back from California I will detail the work I did on the plane and catch up on the past enteries in my blog. Here is a few things of interest for you…

I installed an “In the wing oil cooler” which is working really well. The oil temp is now between 190-200 f at any power level. Before I installed it I tested various locations while flying.

I also tested foam samples for heat damage prior to starting the project.

I really like the fact that it is no longer in the engine compartment.

Cowl mods came out really well. I extended the cowls 4 inches and built in some eductors.

The wing mods came out really well too. The upper wing air flow is terrific the bottom is fairly well too.

Today I made an iPad knee board. It has a hinge on the bottom and one on the side, so I can write on my paper pad (as as I am used to) and it flips to the side and the iPad tilts up and locks. I think it is really cool… and suits what I really need for flying. I couldnt find what I wanted from any vendor, making it was the only option I had….