http://www.notreavion.net/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:39:24 +0100 http://backend.userland.com/rss/ Building log Blog fr http://www.notreavion.net/modules/weblog/details.php?blog_id=1021 The interior is now installed and the aircraft has to be weighed again as since last time it has also been painted. First we have to empty the fuel tanks, then get the plane aon the scales. This is our first try. There is a small problem with our set-up!!!The next picture shows the correct set-up with the canopy closed and the flaps up.Finally, the plane only put up 10kg and the center of gravity is a bit more aft. This a little influence on how we can use the plane.As the fuel tanks were empty we also did recalibrate the fuel gauges. Sat, 17 Aug 2013 18:57:10 +0100 http://www.notreavion.net/modules/weblog/details.php?blog_id=1021 http://www.notreavion.net/modules/weblog/details.php?blog_id=1020 It's about time to install the interior. We begun with the right side of the fuselage. It does not look to bad. Sat, 10 Aug 2013 18:55:21 +0100 http://www.notreavion.net/modules/weblog/details.php?blog_id=1020 http://www.notreavion.net/modules/weblog/details.php?blog_id=1019 I finished reassembling the plane. The painter did some touch-up and we installed the wingwalks. As soon as possible I will ferry the plane back.Some pictures taken outside the paintshop. Mon, 01 Oct 2012 20:29:04 +0100 http://www.notreavion.net/modules/weblog/details.php?blog_id=1019 http://www.notreavion.net/modules/weblog/details.php?blog_id=1018 Still reassembling, today with friend and colleague Bruno. This is evening almost all is finished. The painter has some touch up work to do tomorrow, then the plane will be ready to be ferried back. Unfortunately I have to be at home tomorrow evening so it will be abit to short to do the ferry flight. Maybe later in the week. Sun, 30 Sep 2012 19:25:18 +0100 http://www.notreavion.net/modules/weblog/details.php?blog_id=1018 http://www.notreavion.net/modules/weblog/details.php?blog_id=1017 The plane needs now to be assembled again after the paint. The interior pictures don't really show the colors. If there is some sun tomorrow I'll try to get better ones. Sat, 29 Sep 2012 19:49:55 +0100 http://www.notreavion.net/modules/weblog/details.php?blog_id=1017 http://www.notreavion.net/modules/weblog/details.php?blog_id=1016 The painter has been slightly delayed. This is a picture to tease you before I get the plane reassembled and showing the whole paitn scheme. Mon, 24 Sep 2012 14:27:45 +0100 http://www.notreavion.net/modules/weblog/details.php?blog_id=1016 http://www.notreavion.net/modules/weblog/details.php?blog_id=1015 I got the first picture from the paintshop. Prepping seems complete and primer has been sprayed. Tue, 11 Sep 2012 20:27:52 +0100 http://www.notreavion.net/modules/weblog/details.php?blog_id=1015 http://www.notreavion.net/modules/weblog/details.php?blog_id=1014 The last few days, I went on with the wheel fairings repairs. As usual with fiberglass it's only filling and sanding.Today I shot a thin layer of primer and there still are some small areas needing attention. But I should be done tomorrow.With some luck, we will have nice weather tomorrow and be able to get out for a small flight with or without the fairings.Working time on this subpart Today :  8h (Total : 139h) Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:19:42 +0100 http://www.notreavion.net/modules/weblog/details.php?blog_id=1014 http://www.notreavion.net/modules/weblog/details.php?blog_id=1013 Last time I was at the hangar, I uninstalled the wheel fairings and today I began the repair.I first sanded around the cracks and glued everything back together adding one layer of fibercloth. I'll add a few more layers next time.I also noticed that I had forgotten to make a nice filet inside the fairing which didn't help in my case. I added the filet and included a layer of fiber cloth.Working time on this subpart Today :  4h (Total : 131h) Sat, 21 Apr 2012 18:32:33 +0100 http://www.notreavion.net/modules/weblog/details.php?blog_id=1013 http://www.notreavion.net/modules/weblog/details.php?blog_id=1012 Before installing the fairings, I took the cowl off to lower idle a bit and inspect the firewall forward. All looks good.This is the plane with all the fairings.Working time on this subpart Today :  3h (Total : 127h) Sat, 10 Mar 2012 19:36:48 +0100 http://www.notreavion.net/modules/weblog/details.php?blog_id=1012