Not Gliding, But Flying, Sorta....

[Dan Marotta]

I'm in the country south of Blum, TX where I've just completed my new
gyro plane kit.Â* Unfortunately, the as delivered brake master cylinder
was faulty, so I've had to tie the aircraft down for engine run tests.Â*
Otherwise, everything worked perfectly except for a very small coolant
leak which was fixed by tightening a clamp.

I just got back from a custom motorcycle shop where I found a
replacement o-ring for the brake cylinder and hope to get the brakes
working today.Â* Failing that, I'm waiting for shipping from Poland for a
warranty replacement.

As soon as I get the brakes working, I can try spinning up the rotor
system and then taxi around until I'm satisfied that the engine
installation is airworthy.Â* I'll then schedule an airworthiness
inspection which I understand takes at least 2 1/5 weeks to get a DAR on
site.Â* The FAA is still on lock down orders.Â* So, I'll probably head
home within the next couple of days until the inspection can be scheduled.

Maybe I'll fly my glider when I get home.Â* There.Â* Now it's soaring
related. :-D
--
Dan, 5J

OBTW, my N-number ends in 5J, just like on my Stemme.

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On Friday, May 22, 2020 at 2:04:12 PM UTC-4, Dan Marotta wrote:
> I'm in the country south of Blum, TX where I've just completed my new
> gyro plane kit.Â* Unfortunately, the as delivered brake master cylinder
> was faulty, so I've had to tie the aircraft down for engine run tests.Â*
> Otherwise, everything worked perfectly except for a very small coolant
> leak which was fixed by tightening a clamp.
>
> I just got back from a custom motorcycle shop where I found a
> replacement o-ring for the brake cylinder and hope to get the brakes
> working today.Â* Failing that, I'm waiting for shipping from Poland for a
> warranty replacement.
>
> As soon as I get the brakes working, I can try spinning up the rotor
> system and then taxi around until I'm satisfied that the engine
> installation is airworthy.Â* I'll then schedule an airworthiness
> inspection which I understand takes at least 2 1/5 weeks to get a DAR on
> site.Â* The FAA is still on lock down orders.Â* So, I'll probably head
> home within the next couple of days until the inspection can be scheduled..
>
> Maybe I'll fly my glider when I get home.Â* There.Â* Now it's soaring
> related. :-D
> --
> Dan, 5J
>
> OBTW, my N-number ends in 5J, just like on my Stemme.

Cool. Let us know how you like when it is up and spinning.

[Dan Marotta]

I've flown one that is similar and loved it.Â* Buzzing around at and
below 500' AGL gives a whole new perspective to flying.

On 5/22/2020 12:14 PM, wrote:
> On Friday, May 22, 2020 at 2:04:12 PM UTC-4, Dan Marotta wrote:
>> I'm in the country south of Blum, TX where I've just completed my new
>> gyro plane kit.Â* Unfortunately, the as delivered brake master cylinder
>> was faulty, so I've had to tie the aircraft down for engine run tests.
>> Otherwise, everything worked perfectly except for a very small coolant
>> leak which was fixed by tightening a clamp.
>>
>> I just got back from a custom motorcycle shop where I found a
>> replacement o-ring for the brake cylinder and hope to get the brakes
>> working today.Â* Failing that, I'm waiting for shipping from Poland for a
>> warranty replacement.
>>
>> As soon as I get the brakes working, I can try spinning up the rotor
>> system and then taxi around until I'm satisfied that the engine
>> installation is airworthy.Â* I'll then schedule an airworthiness
>> inspection which I understand takes at least 2 1/5 weeks to get a DAR on
>> site.Â* The FAA is still on lock down orders.Â* So, I'll probably head
>> home within the next couple of days until the inspection can be scheduled.
>>
>> Maybe I'll fly my glider when I get home.Â* There.Â* Now it's soaring
>> related. :-D
>> --
>> Dan, 5J
>>
>> OBTW, my N-number ends in 5J, just like on my Stemme.
> Cool. Let us know how you like when it is up and spinning.

--
Dan, 5J