01 Dec 05
Trial fitted Stbd Centre Section Upper Skins. Drilled out all holes to 1/8". 3.6 hrs.
06 Dec 05
Prepared Port Fuel Tank Skins and Leading Edge. Fitted Fuel Cap, Water Drain and Fuel Tank Outlet. 4.5 hrs.
13 Jan 06
Assembled Electric Variable Pitch Propellor Hub and trial fitted Propellor Blades. 2.8 hrs.
23 Jan 06
Exhaust Stacks fitted. 0.9 hrs.
07 Feb 06
Trial fitted Sliding Canopy Bubble, marked Leading Edge to match Windscreen Frame. Removed Leading Edge excess. 1.8 hrs.
08 Feb 06
Fitted Coolant Overflow Tank to Fire Wall. 1.9 hrs.
16 Feb 06
Deburred and dimpled all rivet holes on Centre Section Upper Skins. 2.7 hrs.
18 Feb 06
Removed Ignition and Fuel Systems Loom for modification to suit Supercharger. 1.1 hrs.
22 Feb 06
Fitted Fuel Pressure Regulator to Firewall. Fitted Engine to Mount Earth. Drilled out Centre Hole and eight Mounting Holes in Propellor Spinner Front Mount Plate to receive the Electric Variable Pitch Motor. Connected upper hose from Engine Block to Coolant Tank. 3.5 hrs.
23 Feb 06
Pilot drilled starboard Upper Fuselage Fairings. Clecoed in position for test fit. 2.8 hrs.
24 Feb 06
Prepared, deburred, dimpled and etch primed Centre Section Upper Reinforcement Panel Skins. 2.7 hrs.
28 Feb 06
Trial fitment of Rudder Cables. Fitted "D" Shackles to Rudder Pedals. 3.6 hrs.
01 Mar 06
Fitted Main Fuel Tank Support Cushioning. Prepared and fitted Main Fuel Tank Forward and Rear Mounts. Trimmed and test fitted Main Fuel Tank in Fuselage. 3.9 hrs.
02 Mar 06
Prepared Mechanical Undercarriage Indicator Componentry. Drilled access through Upper Forward Centre Section Skin and trial fitted to both sides. 3.6 hrs.
08 Mar 06
Prepared, drilled, deburred, and dimpled port and starboard Radiator Scoop Support Brackets. Fitted Anchor Nuts to same. 2.8 hrs.
16 Mar 06
Stbd Inner Flap Hinge cut to size, drilled, de-burred, dimpled and trial fitted. 1.8 hrs.
23 Mar 06
Drilled holes in Rear Spinner Mount Plate. Test fitted Forward and Rear Propellor Spinner Mount Plates. Trial fitted Spinner on Plates. Prepared, drilled, deburred and dimpled Port and Starboard U/C Leg Fairings. Trial fitted. 3.6 hrs.
24 Mar 06
Trial fitted Main Fuel Tank Access Hatch. Connected Rudder Cables to Pedals. Set Rudder Pedal alignment. 2.4 hrs
25 Mar 06
Prepared, drilled, deburred, etch primed and fitted Aft Wing Attachment Plates. Drilled, tapped, and fitted Fuel Return Flute and Fuek Tank Cap in Main Fuel Tank. 2.9 hrs.
29 Mar 06
Etch Ptimed Forward Centre Section Upper Skin Panels. Commenced preparation of Port Rear Upper Wing Root Fairing Components. 3.6 hrs.
30 Mar 06
Pilot drilled out all Port Rear Upper Wing Root Fairing panels and clecoed in place for a trial fit. Looks good! 2.9 hrs.
04 Apr 06
Deburred, dimpled, etch primed and riveted Port Rear Upper Wing Root Fairing Panels. 2.5 hrs.
08 Apr 06
Prepared, pilot drilled, clecoed and trial fitted Stbd Rear Upper Root Fairing Panels. 2.6 hrs.
09 Apr 06
Final drilling, deburring and dimpling of the above in readiness for etch priming and riveting. 1.8 hrs.
11 - 17 Apr 06
Warbirds over Wanaka Air Show.
19 Apr 06
Etch Primed and Riveted Stbd Rear Upper Root Fairing Panels to Fuselage. 2.1 hrs.
Started Retract testing to ensure proper alignment of U/C leg Fairings. 1.1 hrs.
20 Apr 06
Pilot drilled Port U/C Leg and Fairing. Test fitted and did retract test. Nice fit. 1.7 hrs.
21 Apr 06
Received Registration Certificate from CASA for VH-TAF.
26 Apr 06
Trial fitted Support Brackets for Radiator Scoops. Drilled, deburred and dimpled. 1 hr.
27 Apr 06
Etch Primed Port Radiator Scoop Support Brackets and riveted into Wing. Drilled Port Radiator Scoop and screwed to wing. 3.4 hrs.
29 Apr 06
Etch Primed Stbd Scoop Brackets. Test fitted in position, drilled, and riveted. Scoop screwed into position. 2.5 hrs.
26 May 06
Engine removed to faciltate upgrading to Mil Spec of some components and for the fitment of a Supercharger. .5 hrs
29 May 06
Drilled out access point on Firewall to accommodate Motec Loom Cannon Plug. .6 hrs
30 May 2006
Fitted Motec Loom to Firewall. .8 hrs
01 Jun 06
Crimped Rudder Cable Sleeves, trimmed off excess Cable ends and taped. .6 hrs.
14 Jun 06
Prepared, dimpled and fitted Anchor Nuts to Underside of Centre Section Outer Ribs for Wing Gap Attachment Strips. 1.5 hrs.
27 Jun 06
Drilled Instrument Panel Mounting Holes. Riveted Instrument Panel Anchor Nuts. Prepared, drilled, de-burred and dimpled Main Fuel Tank Cap Access Panel Components. Riveted Anchor Nuts. 3.4 hrs
28 Jun 06
Prepared, drilled and trial fitted Circuit Breaker Panel. Trial fitted 12v Electrical Loom. Trial fitted MoTeC Loom. Commenced work on Main Fuel Tank Cowling. 4.5 hrs.
11 Jul 06
Fitted Anchor Nuts to Fuselage for Main Fuel Tank Filler Cap Access Panel. Drilled out Mounting Holes in Main Fuel Tank Cowling. Drilled and Tapped Stringers in Fuselage for Main Fuel Tank Cowling Screws. 4.8hrs.
23 Jul 06
Dimpled Mounting Holes and trial fitted Mounting Screws in Main Fuel Tank Cowling. Vacuumed Cockpit and Centre Wing Sections. 3.5 hrs
24 Jul 05
Prepared Main Fuel Tank Cowling surface and Etch Primed same. 2.5 hrs.
01 Aug 06
Fitted Up and Down Limit Micro Switches to Starboard U/C. 2.3 hrs.
02 Aug
Fitted Up and Down Limit Micro Switches to Port U/C. Modified Car Stands to make two Aircraft Jacks. 5.8hrs.
05 Aug 06
Etch Primed Main Fuel Tank Filler Cap Access Panel and riveted all associated Components. 2.5 hrs.
10 Aug 06
Fitted Brake Fluid Cables to Brake Units. 1.5hrs.
11 Aug 06
Fitted Port Retract Pin Lock Micro Switch and connected to Loom. Connected Loom to Port Undercarriage Motor. Connected Loom to Port Undercarriage Up Limit Micro Switch. 2.8 hrs
14 Aug 06
Stbd Inner Flap Components prepared, rivet holes drilled and clecoed for trial fit to wing. 3 hrs.
15 Aug 06
Port inner Flap Components prepared, rivet holes drilled and clecoed for trial fit to wing. Fitted outer wings to Centre Section to check for Inner Flaps alignment. 6.5 hrs.
18 Aug 06
Drilled and tapped Port U/C Leg to accept Leg Fairing. 1.8hrs.
20 Aug 06
Drilled and tapped Stbd U/C Leg to accept Leg Fairing. Connected Motec Loom to UP and Down Limit U/C Micro Switches. 3.3 hrs.
23 Aug 06
Connected MoTeC Loom to Port U/C Down Limit Micro Switch. Prepared U/C Leg Fairings in preparation for Etch priming. 2.2 hrs.
06 Sep 06
Etch Primed Port and Starboard U/C Leg Fairing Components and completed riveting. 1.8 hrs.
20 Sep 06
Centre Console Components prepared, drilled, deburred, etch primed, riveted and fitted with Anchor Nuts for Front Panels. 3.6 hrs.
04 Oct 06
Trial fit of Engine Instruments. 2.6 hrs.
09 Oct 06
Cut out Centre Console Front Panel for mounting of Garmin 296 GPS System . Prepared, drilled and deburred angle brackets to secure GPS Mount. 3.2 hrs.
10 Oct 06
Prepared, drilled deburred, etch primed and fitted Starboard Pin Lock Limit Switch Mount. Fitted Limit Switch. 2.1 hrs.
11 Oct 06
Prepared, drilled, deburred, etch primed and riveted Wing Step Up Reinforcement Stiffeners and Main Fuel Tank Breather. 4.2 hrs
12 Oct 06
Finished dimpling of Centre Section Stiffeners. Prepared, drilled, deburred dimpled and trial fitted Left and Right Rear Centre Section Wing Fillets. 6.2 hrs.
17 Oct 06
Final prep of Rear Upper Centre Section Panels. Prepare Centre Console Panel to accept XCOM VHF Radio and Microair Transponder. 4.8 hrs.
25 Oct 06
Prepared, drilled, countersunk and trial fitted Stbd Fibreglass Forward Centre Section Wing Fillet. 1.6 hrs.
27 Oct
Prepared, drilled, countersunk and trial fitted Port Fibreglass Forward Centre Section Wing Fillet. 1.8 hrs
24 Nov 06
Remounted Engine to Fuselage after fitting Supercharger. 2.5 hrs.
28 Nov 06
Prepared and fitted Fuel Lines from EFI Rails to Fuel Pressure Regulator, Fuel Filter through Firewall to Main Fuel Tank. Fitted Fuel Pressure Sender to Fuel Pressure Regulator and connected same to MoTeC Loom. Connected MoTeC Loom to Oil Pressure Sender Unit. Prepared and fitted Oil Lines between Oil Cooler, Oil Filter and Engine Sump. Fitted Exhaust Stacks. Prepared, fitted, and adjusted Thrust Lever Cable from Supercharger to Thrust Lever Quadrant. Connected Electrical Lead from Generator to Starter Motor. Connected MoTeC Loom to Starter Motor. Connected MoTec Loom Cannon Plug through Firewall. Fitted Air Filter. 5.6 hrs
30 Nov 06
Final fit of Bolts to both Rear Engine Mounts. Prepared and fitted Fuel Lines from Fuel Filter through Firewall to High Pressure Fuel Pump location. Fitted Oil Line from Sump to Oil Cooler. Drilled hole in Sump Plug and Oil Pan for Lockwire. 3.3 hrs.
05 Dec 06
Fitted Oil Filter to Firewall. Fitted Oil Line from Oil Filter to Oil Cooler. Fitted Fuel Filter Mount to Firewall. Prepared, drilled, deburred , etch primed and riveted Fuel Tank Overflow Outlet to Lower Fuselage. 5.5 hrs
06 Dec 06
Fitted MoTeC Loom Fuse Box to Firewall. Prepared, drilled and deburred Inner Instrument Panel for trial fitment of Artificial Horizon and Manifold Pressure Gauge. 4.7 hrs.
09 Jan 07
Cut out holes in Outer Instrument Panel for Engine Instruments. Drilled and tapped holes for Mounting Screws. 4.2 hrs.
16 Jan 07
Prepared, drilled and deburred holes in Centre Console for Circuit Breakers. 2.2 hrs.
17 Jan 07
Fabricated, aluminium Mounting Brackets for MoTeC Computer and Relay Rail. 3.6 hrs.
01 Feb 07
Prepared and drilled Mounting Hole in Centre Console for remaining Circuit Breakers and Microair Transponder. Painted Mounting Brackets for Engine Instruments. Fitted hoses from Engine to Coolant Tank. 5.3 hrs.
08 Feb 07
Made cut out in Outer Instrument Panel for Fuel Pressure Gauge. Fitted Mounting Brackets to Outer Instrument Panel for Engine Instrumentation. Final coat of paint on Outer Instrument Panel. Fitted Fuel Lines and Electrical Loom to High Pressure Fuel Pumps. 4.5 hrs
10 Feb 07
Fitted Dual Electric Fuel Pumps to Torque boxes. 2.2 hrs
23 Feb 07
Prepared and Etch Primed Left and Right Rear Upper Centre Section Wing Panels and Mid Section Wing Fillets. Painted Centre Console and Front Panels. Fitted Mounting Brackets and Mounting Module for Garmin 296 GPS Nav System to Centre Console Front Panel. 3.2 hrs.
07 Mar 07
Fitted Wing Tank Fuel Gauges and Fuel Selector Valve to Centre Console Panel. Trial fitted Turn & Bank Indicator to Centre Instrument Panel. 3.3 hrs.
08 Mar 07
Fitted MoTeC Loom Circuit Breakers, XCOM VHF Radio and Microair Transponder to Upper Centre Console Panel. 2.5 hrs.
12 Mar 07
Connected Fuel Lines from High Pressure Fuel Pumps to "Y" Piece. Drilled Outer Instrument Panel for U/C Lights. Trial fitted same. 2.5 hrs.
14 Mar 07
Main Fuel Tank Breather and Overflow Hoses fitted to Fuselage Outlet. MoTeC ECU and Relays fitted to Firewall. Prepared, drilled, deburred and riveted Gascolator Mounting Panel to left Hand Wing Centre Section. Fitted Gascolator. 4.2 hrs.
21 Mar 07
Fitted Wing Tank Fuel Lines and Wing Tank Fuel Transfer Pumps. Fitted Oil Pressure Sender Unit to Oil Filter Unit and connected MoTeC Loom to same. 3.8 hrs
26 Mar 07
Fitted Inline Fuel Filter between Main Fuel Tank and High Pressure Fuel Pumps. 1.3 hrs
03 Apr 07
Fitted and sealed all Main Fuel Tank fittings including Fuel Cap Mounting. Fitted and sealed Water Drains in Wing Fuel Tanks. Sealed Outer Rib in Left Hand Wing Fuel Tank. 2.5 hrs.