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Month: April 2017

Wheel Pant Brackets

Wheel Pant Brackets

One of the goals I have during this upgrade process is to make my Tailwind faster. I’ve read that fairing the gear legs has been shown to be worth an extra 10 knots and wheel pants can add 5 knots.... read more

Author DorianPosted on Sunday, Apr 30, 2017Sunday, Apr 8, 2018Categories MaintenanceLeave a comment on Wheel Pant Brackets

New Sidewalls

New Sidewalls

The sidewalls on N11018 definitely have some history. For starters, not one single screw hole is round any more. They are all stretched and oblong and what’s strange is that they are elongated... read more

Author DorianPosted on Sunday, Apr 30, 2017Sunday, Apr 15, 2018Categories MaintenanceLeave a comment on New Sidewalls

The Fuselage is Covered

The Fuselage is Covered

Tim the cover guy spent last week covering the fuselage. He said this was different than all the Cubs he’s done. N11018 got rolled in to the paint booth today and some time next week will be pinked,... read more

Author DorianPosted on Tuesday, Apr 25, 2017Friday, Apr 6, 2018Categories MaintenanceLeave a comment on The Fuselage is Covered
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