Steps To Paint
January thru April - 2021
The painter is almost done!!
Getting Ready For Paint
1-12-2021
Another Bit Of A Milestone
September 15, 2022
When I stepped into the left seat there was nobody with me. My builder helper was in the RV4 behind. Winds stayed up with gusts so I decided to wait until evening.
It Happened!
9-11-2020
Yes, N23EM took to the air today. No pictures but plenty of onlookers. Things happened pretty quickly this morning so no one was in place to document.
What I hope today is that all Americans remembered the events on this day on 9/11/01. Americans were united that day and for some time thereafter. Let’s hope it doesn’t take another catastrophe to bring us together again.
Again, thanks to everyone for there support and interest during the course of the build. Now, if I can just land this darn thing!!
Russ Barr
Two Days To Finish The Little Things
September 10, 2020
Ready for the FIRST flight tomorrow. Probably won’t be able to sleep!
Inspection Day!
August 25, 2020
Certified!! Great day!!!
Seats-W&B-Shiny
August 24, 2020
Seats finally arrived. Have to hand it to Oregon Aero.
Getting ready to pull the RV on the scales. A bit nose heavy but more than acceptable.
These last two pics are for those who didn’t like the blue protective covering on the aluminum
It has been a long time coming and long hours. The DAR arrives tomorrow to inspect the plane for the Airworthiness Certificate. This day began over 20 years ago while walking through the fields of RVs at Airventure. I am going to take this opportunity to thank some people. My wife, of course, and my present, immediate family. Also, Doug and Bob up in Ohio along with my flying family in and around Fort Smith, Arkansas. Three years ago I thought my flying days were over. God is still in the miracle business.
Canopy Day
August 23, 2020
Wingtips and Configuration
August 21, 2020
All lighting is in each wingtip.
This is a shot of the G3Xs during the first start. We spent most of Friday configuring the G3Xs.
Engine First Start Day
August 20, 2020
Final checks before pushing plane out. Video too long to insert. No squawks during the run up.
Coming Down To the Wire
August 21, 2020
Add all the above to an uneventful first start on 8/20/2020 and we can see the finish line.
…..and Engine Baffling At the End of the Week
August 13, 2020
Added avionics inspection panels.
Beginning to put the finishes touches on the baffling. Three days of work.
Took most of the day today to finish the aileron trim. 8/13/2020.
Engine Baffling
August 11, 2020
So meticulous and so important. But really boring. We spent all day on this and probably are half complete.
Now We’re Starting To Look Like An Airplane!
July 28, 2020 thru July 30, 2029
And that is what we did in three days. All the parts we have been working on to make an airplane look like one. Both wings just slid into the center section and the bolts were lined up. We also had to arrange some wiring and order a few parts…and no one ruined any parts. Next big project will be the cowl.
Progress Update
July 28, 2020
May not look like it but remember the wings are finished waiting for mounting, empennage is pretty much complete, much of the wiring is complete. Also the engine is mounted and in the process of installing cables and probes. Use your imagination and you might see an inspection in the next 3 weeks! I will make contact with the DAR tomorrow.
Mains Are On-At Least 10 More Days For A Nose Gear-Should I Consider A Taildragger?
July 1, 2020
July 6, 2020
Canopy skirt is complete. Nice fit.
Canopy Looks Good
June 24,2020
Canopy Progress
June 23, 2020
Engine has been uncrated.
Canopy frame is in place. Sure wish I had a nose gear!!
Pitch Servo, Rods, and Wiring
June 18, 2020
More work on the fuselage and preparations to install the canopy.
Collage Of Pictures Indicating Progress
June 3, 2020
