Monthly Archives: January 2016

Chapter 23 – Engine – 11 Hrs

Found an engine at Wentworth Aircraft with 996 SMOH that was in an off field landing.  It is an O-360-A3A with chrome cylinders.  I was able to swap the stock starter for a light weight Skytek starter that they happened … Continue reading

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Chapter 18 – Canopy (Part 2) – 84 Hrs

Marked the canopy to cut off the forward section.  Attempted to use Wayne Hicks method, but with all the bumps and joggles with the FHC, it didn’t work as well for me.  With needing to open the gap to 1/8″, … Continue reading

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