REFLECTOR: Ready to fly

[Scott Derrick]

Its moving along though as most of our projects slower than expected.  
Painting is mostly done though I will need to repaint one wing, which 
I've deferred to next spring because of the colder temps and no heated 
place to paint.  The cold weather will slow all the other work too...  
Jan & Feb can be awful cold on a unheated hanger!

I'm working on re-plumbing the fuel system, upper deck pressure and also 
the oil system.  All are much more complicated in a turbo system 
compared to a normally aspirated engine.   The fuel and upper deck 
pressure are almost done and I'm starting on the oil system this week.  
Once thats done the engine is ready for first start..

Except I've ran into a bit of a snag with Vision Micro Systems.  I 
ordered a new VM1000C in early July.  I was told 4 to 6 weeks delivery 
even though the  ads say "In Stock" for immediate delivery.  I called in 
September and was told they had moved to Texas and now my new delivery 
date was going to be in December.   I called a couple of days ago and 
asked if I was still going to get my system in December and they said 
they had no record of my order!  I need to dig up my order confirmation 
letter or I will be pushed to the back of the line in backed up 
deliveries...  It seems that when JPI bought Vision the old owners might 
have pulled some shenanigans with orders and records during the last few 
months(when I placed my order)... At least thats what is implied by 
JPI.  All I know is the transition to being run by JPI has really 
screwed things up. I think it will get worked.

Not that I don't have numerous other little thing to get done.  New 
battery box and wiring for secondary battery,  new Strong Pitch Trim 
system to install, new cabin heater to install, modify both upper and 
lower cowls, build P51 scoop for intercooler and turbo.....

Scott

Andy Millin wrote:
> Scott,
>
> How is the plane coming?  It has been sounding as though you could be in the
> air any time now.
>
> Andy
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