Justin's Raven

[justin.schoeman]

The problem with taking a holiday, is that work does not stop... I have pretty much finished digging myself out of the holiday backlog, and pretty much finished with the plane.

I gave up on painting the cowling, and dropped it off at Skyworx for a professional job. Someday I will buy myself a bigger compressor, and try remember how to paint again...

I have fixed everything the AP was not happy with, and everything I was not happy with (actually a much longer list). A friend is coming around on Saturday to help with the last two handed jobs. Then a (hopefully) final inspection by the AP, and get the paperwork in!

[AndyCAP]

Great to hear from you again Justin. Hope you had success over the weekend! Keep us posted

[justin.schoeman]

Semi-final inspection this morning. Short snag list of 10 items that should take one afternoon to sort out, and then it is off to the airfield...

[justin.schoeman]

Had a very productive morning visiting Rhino Park. Mostly thanks to Rudix's ground work (thanks again Rudix):
1) My hangar will be open soon.
2) I have a test pilot (who is more than happy to test fly from Rhino).
3) I have organised scales and tensiometers (for W&B and cable set up).
4) I have organised an instrument tech who will do the initial check out on all the radios and instruments.

Basically everything is sorted!

Just have to hit the snag list, and start processing paper work!

[JvTonder]

Hi Justin,

Congrats and see you at Rhino soon!

Cheers
Jaco

[justin.schoeman]

At last ZU-FSR is a registered aircraft. Now just the registration decals, and off to the airfield!!!

[Low Level]

Well done Justin. Now you will see that every effort was worth while.

[Big Mac]

Congratulations Justin
If you need someone to make decals Cyril Manser is in that sort of business
See you at Rhino
Regards
Big Mac

[justin.schoeman]

Congratulations Justin
If you need someone to make decals Cyril Manser is in that sort of business
See you at Rhino
Regards
Big Mac

Just spoke to him yesterday, seeing as he is also my test pilot. Will be measuring up when he inspects next week, and making the decals .

[justin.schoeman]

On the way to Rhino Park tomorrow. Hopefully the last trip by road!

Justin

[justin.schoeman]

No pics yet. Was a long night clearing the last of the snag list, followed by a VERY long day loading driving and offloading.

My regular trailer (the only 2.2m wide trailer I have ever found) was out, so it took a lot of blood sweat and tears to load the plane onto a narrow trailer, and strap it to some crosswise planks. And more blood sweat and tears to get it off. (For some reason I am feeling a little dehydrated now .)

Finally got to Rhino Park at around 16h45B, and found the place just about deserted! Absolutely stunning conditions, and just the school plane, and one CTLS enjoying it - what is happening to the Rhino guys??? I would at least have expected to see Rudix there, having a ball... I don't think I have ever NOT seen him there . Hopefully I will be there soon to keep an eye on you guys .

Anyway, had it offloaded by around 17h30, and just for the hell of it, fired her up and taxied to the hangar. Was great to have her moving under her own steam, but I am a bit worried, as she was not running well at all... Will need to have a good look tomorrow, and see what is wrong.

Will be bringing the wings, and starting final assembly tomorrow! Hopefully do some photies too...

[German]

[Jean Crous]

Good show Justin, may you enjoy all the hours of hard work

[Tailspin]

Nice one Justin.
Keep plodding Brother.
The end is in sight and you are there.

[AndyCAP]

Hey Justin. What's up? Are we going to see a first flight this weekend ?
No pressure - just excited for your part :D