As of today 6.6 hrs on the hobbs, 2 flights, 1 yesterday and one today. Still not happy with the prop. Think I either have way too much prop or retarded timing alittle too much prop. Anyhow, testing going well. Simulated a person with 100# today and went well with climb and maneuvers. Landing left alittle to be desired as I bounced very slightly twice! Just up a couple of inches, but enough to irritate me. Yesterday shot 6 landings, and all were on the money, greasers to make mom proud! Guess I have to anticipate the effects of the weight. Also flew to practice area today and found that in all directions the ASI was off 10 knots from the GPS. I think this is due to the static port, so I will disconnect the port and try again. If this is closer then I will relocate to the rear fuselage in the future as you suggested, but for now will use cabin static, knowing there is a slight variance there as well. She got alittle busy with the new weight, but nothing that was unsafe, just kept wanting to lift the nose. I do not have adjustable trim so this meant having to maintain forward pressure on the stick. Later I think I will install elevator trim, even mechanical for this reason. Engine ran like a top! Oil still looks brand new from the change. Alternator still stinks, not charging more than 12 volts below 2000rpms but fine above at 13.5 volts. Will try to get some pictures from in-flight, no chase plane, so will be from inside. Working on video, but coming slow...
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