November 23, 2006

In anticipation of tomorrow’s planned first flight (yeah baby), I went to the hangar with our cousin Jack to get the plane ready for flight. It all needed to be put back together. We replaced all the access covers, armed the ELT, re-installed all the interior panels and put the seats back in. There were what seemed like a GAZILLION screws.

We fitted the wing root fairings, and called it good to go. We left the top cowling off so that we could preflight the plane thoroughly tomorrow. That’s it. Time to walk away from it.

Mike gave me the tip to make sure the aeroplane is completely ready the day before flight. That way, you’re not getting stressed out to finish up something quickly in time to get in the air. It does make sense to have your act together for the big day. The less stress the better.