http://www.notreavion.net/ Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:50:20 +0100 http://backend.userland.com/rss/ Building log Blog fr http://www.notreavion.net/modules/weblog/details.php?blog_id=1010 Bad weather, so no flight. I did some small tasks by installing the fuel pump shroud, trying to find why the OAT is not working (maybe a faulty D-sub). I noticed that one nutplate under the right floor needs to be replaced. I finally begun installing the wheel fairings.Working time on this subpart Today :  3h (Total : 120h) Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:13:05 +0100 http://www.notreavion.net/modules/weblog/details.php?blog_id=1010 http://www.notreavion.net/modules/weblog/details.php?blog_id=1009 We are still wainting for the weather to improve to make the first flight. Withe Sabine we spent one hour at the hangar, mainly to fill up the fuel tanks as the airclub was open today. I still have no card for the automatic pump.Sabine taxied in the plane for the first time, and after taht we noticed some oily residue on the front leg. We took the cowling of and there must have been some oil or fuel in the airbox. We will monitor that.Working time on this subpart Today :  1h (Total : 117h) Sun, 04 Dec 2011 18:37:03 +0100 http://www.notreavion.net/modules/weblog/details.php?blog_id=1009 http://www.notreavion.net/modules/weblog/details.php?blog_id=1008 Today I finsihed assembling the plane for the first flight.All is now ready, we just have to wait for the weather to be suitable at the same time the pilot is available.To show the flight progresses, the website changes a bit. There is a new block on the first page and a new menu item "In flight"Working time on this subpart Today :  2h (Total : 116h) Fri, 25 Nov 2011 18:24:59 +0100 http://www.notreavion.net/modules/weblog/details.php?blog_id=1008 http://www.notreavion.net/modules/weblog/details.php?blog_id=1007 I first installed the throttle hardware and now I have full travel from idle to full power.I did some minor work on the air inlets on the lower cowl.I also worked on the brakes and after a taxy test it seems my rpoblem is solved.Working time on this subpart Today :  3h (Total : 114h) Wed, 23 Nov 2011 21:22:39 +0100 http://www.notreavion.net/modules/weblog/details.php?blog_id=1007 http://www.notreavion.net/modules/weblog/details.php?blog_id=1006 Today I installes the engine cowls and taxied with everything buttoned up. I found the plane wants to turn left, I couldnot troubleshoot but think it has to do with the braking system.I also have a problem with the throttle throaw as I don't have enough throw to go from the idle to full power stops.The good news is that everything seems to be working with the cowls on.Working time on this subpart Today :  3h (Total : 111h) Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:46:59 +0100 http://www.notreavion.net/modules/weblog/details.php?blog_id=1006 http://www.notreavion.net/modules/weblog/details.php?blog_id=1005 Today I began by reinstalling the fairings and covers after the inspection. I alos corrected the small discrepancies that had be noted.I managed to do the first taxi. The engine started flawlessly and taxying was straightforward. Turning is possible with a smal radius and at low speed.Video is unfortunately usable.Working time on this subpart Today :  3h (Total : 108h) Sat, 05 Nov 2011 18:53:40 +0100 http://www.notreavion.net/modules/weblog/details.php?blog_id=1005 http://www.notreavion.net/modules/weblog/details.php?blog_id=1004 This mornings all the parts I have assembled for the last five and a half year officially became an airplane after inspection by the authorities.First the inspector checked the paperwork ; weight and balance, maintance schedule, engine, propeller and radio release papers. He then inspected the airframe, found a missing screw on a wing root fairing and two caps that need to be safetywired on the engine.He finally declared the we have a plane. First flight will be planned once I get the release papers from the authorities, usually takes between one and two weeks. Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:55:19 +0100 http://www.notreavion.net/modules/weblog/details.php?blog_id=1004 http://www.notreavion.net/modules/weblog/details.php?blog_id=1003 Today I finally installed the wing root fairings with the seal upright.I also compensated the wet commpass, I'll have to do it precisely later.I checked the wiring and connexions of the right magnétometer, everything seems correct but I'm still unable to calibrate it. I'll check with GRT.I then started the engine and checked the right fuel tank, the magnetos, the loading of the EFIS battery, and the P-mag internal alternator.After engine cut-off, I noticed some oil on the left side of the firewall. I found a lower spark plug that was not torqued correctly.I initially wanted to taxy the aircraft but will do it next time.Tomorrow, the plane will get it's final inspection.Working time on this subpart Today :  3h (Total : 105h) Tue, 01 Nov 2011 19:02:50 +0100 http://www.notreavion.net/modules/weblog/details.php?blog_id=1003 http://www.notreavion.net/modules/weblog/details.php?blog_id=1002 This is a short video of the first engine start. Sun, 30 Oct 2011 09:03:50 +0100 http://www.notreavion.net/modules/weblog/details.php?blog_id=1002 http://www.notreavion.net/modules/weblog/details.php?blog_id=1001 Today at the hangar I met Jéremy, whose RV-8 has been flyiong for a few months now. I told him I wanted to try to start the engine and he offered to help.So we first disconnected the fuel line after the gascolator and ran the fuel pump, we did the same after having disconnected the line at the spider inlet.We cranked the engine with the top plugs off, to get the oil pressure up.We then got the plane out of the hangar, choked it, tied it to Jeremy's car. The engine started after two blades and died. I had forgotten to open the fuel valve!!!The second start went again without problem, I tested both mags, the alternator and all seemed to work properly. Only glitch was high idle RPM.After two minutes I shut down, put the plane back in the hangar, checkd for leaks and ajusted the throttle throw to be able idle the engine.I will have a video of all this tomorrow.I then worked on the wingroot fairings to notice that since I'm struggling with them, I install the seal the wrong way (upside down).The picture shows the wrong way with a little dip on top of the seal.This is how it has to be done, the top being smmoth.Working time on this subpart Today :  3h (Total : 102h) Sat, 29 Oct 2011 18:49:33 +0100 http://www.notreavion.net/modules/weblog/details.php?blog_id=1001