Not Gliding, But Flying, Sorta....

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.

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.

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