Avionics
Lots of New Parts!
I’m still head deep into getting my CFI done, but I honestly believe I’ll be able to get my CFI by the end of April to middle of May. As such I wanted to get some parts in so that Read more
Training
Spin Awareness Training Done
I got my spin awareness training completed yesterday (3/10/2026). It was a load of fun flying a tail wheel airplane for the first time. I only got to do the taxiing but the Super Decathlon is a fun plane to Read more
Training
CFI Writtens Complete
I got both of my CFI written exams complete. I am going to go ahead and get my CFI-I written out of the way as well while I’m in study mode so that way I can be 100% done. I Read more
Training
Commercial Checkride Passed!
I know it has been a good while since I’ve posted but there’s been a good reason for it. I’ve been either studying or flying to get my commercial certificate which I passed my checkride on 2/6/2026! I am now Read more
Fuselage
More Sanding and Rearranging the Workshop
Alot more sanding today, granted I didn’t have alot of time to do it since we had some post Christmas activities today and I was also going on some flight training as well. I decided to rearrange the garage so Read more
Fuselage
Additional Entry Sanding
The cabin top came on and off quite a few times today. I did start using the belt sander because I’m going to have to take quite a bit of material off. I need more belts so I’ll grab those Read more
Fuselage
Cabin Top Trimming Started
It has been a bit since I’ve had time to work on the plane. I am getting close to finishing my commercial training and with the holidays I was able to get a bit of time today to work. I Read more
Lighting
Left Wingtip Wired
I got the shield ground drilled and done. I also then zip tied the rear light lead to its spot and mounted the wing tip. Probably all I will be able to get done until we get back from Thanksgiving Read more
Lighting
Left Wingtip Light Harness Done
I got the harness labeled and done. I just need to wait for the adhesive to cure on the mounts for the rear wingtip lights and then put a nutplate in the wing rib for the shield grounds. I’ll work Read more
Lighting
Starting Left Wingtip Lighting
I’ve been doing so much flying, studying, and church stuff lately I’ve not had a chance to work at all. So I made it a point tonight to get out there and finish this wingtip wiring up. Unfortunately I had Read more