Looks like my plane will fly its first season with no nav lights or >strobes. >I also asked him about setting a higher gross weight, and he said that I, as >the builder, can set it to whatever I want, and that'll be what it's listed >as in the registration database. >Mark Langford, Huntsville, AL +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
I would advise all U.S. builders to check with their individual DAR for any questions they might have on their project as far as the final inspection goes. The Reg's can be vague and subject to the interpretation of each DAR so if your DAR sees it differently, that's the way it is in your world. At least until you get another DAR and pay another fee. And Mark, that's a good price on the inspection fee. The going rate in the midwest seems to be $500. Progress report: I seem to have stopped my oil leak. It was the starter plunger. I've relocated my battery to the firewall from just behind the firewall. I now have a place to store 2 quarts of oil and some tools for cross country trips, that being in the old battery box. I got three books on test flying homebuilt aircraft from a friend and intend to get into some serious test modes soon. So far I've been mostly just having fun. 17.9 hours on the hour meter at the end of a flight on Saturday. I also have the fuel leak on the Tripacer carb fixed and need to get it back in the air. It seems quite lonely with it's tail tucked into the corner of the hangar. Have I mentioned how much I enjoy flying the KR? YEE HAA....... Larry Flesner
