Sonex 1534 Photos

[ScottM-Sonex1629]

I'm sure the A/W inspection will go great for you Dana!

Do you have any updated photos with the paint on the cowling and tips ?

[Gripdana]

I will have some after the inspection. Everything is painted but off for the inspection. I was hoping for good sunny weather to take the photo's. I'll post some on saturday or sunday. We are forecast to get some snow this weekend.

[ScottM-Sonex1629]

Dana,

How did the A/W inspection go today?

[Gripdana]

I GOT IT!!!
Well, it has been a very good day. I met my DAR Adam Valdez at 12 noon today. Today was also a performance review for him so an inspector for the Fresno FSDO came out to over see the process. Adam came highly recommended from some of my friends that have used him on their builds. The major difference in having a DAR especially Adam is that he goes over the entire airframe and engine checking for anything that may have been missed or done incorrectly. It is my understanding that the FAA is only legally required to make sure the paper work is in order. I am happy to report that the only thing he found was a slight rubbing of the aileron control rod near the bell crank. All I needed to do was bend the flange a little to get clearance. Both of them commented on the quality workmanship. I am very proud that they said that and it also relieved some stress for my question “ Is this how it should be done?” Part of what he has done for years is to sign the airframe. Some people remove it. But I am glad to see it there. I think I will keep it.
The second part of my day was to meet with Gary Aldrich from the EAA flight advisor program. We went over all aspects of my first flight including an assessment of my skills and my plan of action and “what if’s”. Since I am in the Antelope Valley very close to Edwards Air Force Base many of the people that work there are EAA members. Gary also works at the base for the Test Pilot School. I am thankful for him volunteering his time to EAA’s program.
If the weather improves I will try to get the first flight done in the next week.

[MichaelFarley56]

Congrats Dana! That's wonderful!

I can't wait to hear how the first flight goes. I'm sure you'll have a blast! Be safe and enjoy it!

Please keep us up to date on how it goes. Have fun!

[Sonex1517]

Way to go Dana! Congratulations!


Robbie Culver
Sonex 1517
Chicagoland
Tails and Wings complete - finishing fuselage.
N1517S reserved

[Concorde]

Congratulations !

[ScottM-Sonex1629]

Congratulations Dana! I'm glad the experiences was positive with great results. With the FSDO inspector also present were you able to get the a Repairman (Airman) Certificate also taken care of at the same time? I understand the DAR's are not allowed to issue these, only the FSDO.

Keeping my fingers crossed for you this week with good weather, and a safe first flight!

[Gripdana]

No I could not get the repairman certificate done. He did not know I was going to apply for that and the certificate needs to be typed. So I'll have to go to the Van Nuys FSDO and do it. That is no problem I can get it done on the way to work.

[Bryan Cotton]

Congratulations Dana! You can send the crummy WX here to get your first flight window, since we are getting it anyway.