New hangar & Prop balance
Last week, Nathan came down with his prop balancer. He bought it to balance his MT prop on this RV-9A. Initial vibration was .17 IPS and we got it down to .10 IPS. I haven't flown since so I don't know how much I'll feel the difference. I do know that while were were testing, I couldn't definitely feel when it was out of balance.
In other news, I now have a T-hangar. This is bitter-sweet. The maintenance bay I have been in is heated, well lighted, and big. I would love to stay in that hangar but long-term the t-hangar is the wise choice. If Tony, the FBO manager, ever decided to leave the airport or buy a new airplane I may not have a place to put my plane except the community hangar. The new t-hangar is in an old building but it is all concrete floor. Sliding doors on the front. It is also an end unit that has a small furnished 'office'. It's maybe 12x6 or so. Probably won't have much use for it now but may be real handy later when we build another airplane.
We had planned to fly to Independence, KS this past weekend but the winds were gusty in the morning and forecast to get worse as the day went on. We decided it wasn't worth it and found something else to do. Next trip is planned for this weekend to Boone, IA.
In other news, I now have a T-hangar. This is bitter-sweet. The maintenance bay I have been in is heated, well lighted, and big. I would love to stay in that hangar but long-term the t-hangar is the wise choice. If Tony, the FBO manager, ever decided to leave the airport or buy a new airplane I may not have a place to put my plane except the community hangar. The new t-hangar is in an old building but it is all concrete floor. Sliding doors on the front. It is also an end unit that has a small furnished 'office'. It's maybe 12x6 or so. Probably won't have much use for it now but may be real handy later when we build another airplane.
We had planned to fly to Independence, KS this past weekend but the winds were gusty in the morning and forecast to get worse as the day went on. We decided it wasn't worth it and found something else to do. Next trip is planned for this weekend to Boone, IA.
posted by Matthew at 11:12 AM
1 Comments:
When you build "another" plane?
I'm still trying to figure out how to finance the first effort!
Do ya'll have ideas on what's next? I'm dreaming of an RV-10. The 9A looks great and would meet my needs, but the wife wants 4 seats. It's good to have dreams. Thanks for sharing your website and story!
Michael
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