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Comment by Bill Bear on December 17, 2021 at 9:59pm

Me too, Norm.  Just got a notice from the new FAA airworthiness cert portal that my application was "accepted".  Also noted that my DAR acted on it.  It appears that this new procedure might actually accelerate the whole process...we'll see.  Hope to get inspection before Christmas.....Bill

Comment by Norm Neuls on December 17, 2021 at 4:43pm

Looking forward to being your wing man when we both come out of hibernation this spring.

Comment by Bill Bear on December 17, 2021 at 1:53pm

Thanks, Wayne, all paperwork is filed with FAA.  No word from DAR yet when inspection will take place.  I'm in no hurry...temps here swing negative on a regular basis and I have a newly overhauled engine to break in.

Comment by Wayne Woloshin on December 16, 2021 at 9:09am

Congratulations Bill, be proud of your accomplishments and enjoy your plane. Not everyone can do what you have done. I envy your determination and accomplishments it a great milestone.

Comment by Bill Bear on December 12, 2021 at 7:28pm

Thanks, Clint,  I'll be sure to post the results.

Comment by Bill Bear on December 12, 2021 at 7:26pm

Bob and Dave,

Thanks for the encouragement.  I'm anxious for that certificate and first flight, but must hold off until temps here warm up a bit.  Minus 20 F this morning.  I gotta break in a newly overhauled engine.....so,....what is one more delay?  Its tough having to be that patient!

Comment by Bill Bear on December 12, 2021 at 7:20pm

Thanks, Jimmy, I'm "churching up" my builder's log with appropriate pictures while I await the inspection.  I'll post the outcome when it happens.  On the SW senders, I think I got the arms bent in an optimum shape for accuracy.  When empty tanks (dipped) gages indicate empty while float is not quite touching bottom of tank.  When fuel is just touching the bottom of filler neck, gage indicates one or two needle widths from full.  That works for me.  Only issue is what appears to be friction resistance between the slider on the arm and the coiled rheostat (resister) mechanism of the new device.  The arm and float are not quite heavy enough to overcome the friction until the fuel sloshes around enough.  John Austin tells me he had a similar occurrence with his SW senders also but they "loosened up" after normal vibrations and shakes during ground and flight ops.  I'm glad I installed the SW gear.  

Comment by Jimmy Young on December 12, 2021 at 6:52am

Congratulations, keep us posted!
On another note: How are your SW fuel senders working out with regards to accuracy?

Comment by Bob McDonald on December 11, 2021 at 5:11pm

Congrats. Important milestone event.

Comment by Clint L Gosch on December 10, 2021 at 7:07pm

It certainly is a long road, but you have the finish line in sight! I'm sure the inspection will go smoothly. Can't wait to hear of your first flight!!

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