Tuesday, May 29, 2012

The Engine is on the Fuslage

We got the engine in today. 


We did not use an engine hoist.  Three of us were able to put it on a table in front of the plane and lift it on.







Monday, May 28, 2012

Prepping for the Engine Install

Today I started prepping for the Installation of the engine.  First I got the firewall forward wiring done.



Then I started the engine prep









Saturday, May 26, 2012

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

The Engine Kit Arrived

Good News:  My engine kit arrived.  I'm on the home stretch



The bad news is that my brake lines are leaking.  I will need to address that soon.

Saturday, May 5, 2012

The Landing gear is on

Today I installed the landing gear and the brake lines




I also used the stand that my fuselage was on to make a work bench for my hanger