The first thing I did today was connect the
tank filler to the top of the tank.
I
began to install the upholstery and bulk-head covers. We are having a family and friends gathering
at the hangar on Saturday the 29th for lunch. I want the airplane to look as finished as
possible for the lunch. I set the
baggage compartment bulkhead in place then put in the rear bulkhead upholstery.
It is all there temporarily. I also put
the tank cover in place and by pressing down on the Moller fuel gauge I was
able to make an indentation on the back
of the cover so I could cut out the opening for the Moller gauge. I also cut a slot and a hole for the new tank
vent. I laid the baggage floor access
panels in place then installed the rest of the upholstery including the tank
cover. I think it looks pretty good.
I removed the seat backs and installed the
upholstery on the floor of the fuselage.
I also put the upholstery over the tunnel between the pilot and co-pilot
pedals.
For now much of the upholstery is laid in
loose because I will need to remove it along with the access panels for the certification
inspection. I have spoken with and exchanged
emails with Tom Gierhart, the DAR who will be doing the inspection. I also checked with the Federal Aviation
Title Company about the status of my registration. The forms have been submitted but they don't
think any action will be taken until after the 18th of April. I let Tom know. He is going to Colorado in April so we will
probably have the inspection towards the end of the month. I will be flying to the Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
area on the 28th-29th of April for some RV-12 transition
training. Things are moving along but
they are getting complicated. I also
spoke with Dave Wisenger who is going to paint the airplane. I told him I am going to Erie, PA for 10 days
in April and maybe he could begin painting while I am gone. We'll see how things go.
