3rd Owner - Sonex "A" - 9SL

BLog By:  Mapleshade
Start Date:  Jul 01, 2021
Finish Date:  Still Working!
Total Expenses:  $0
Total Hours: 18

90% Complete, 90% left to do.  Prior builders choose good upgrades/changes  over the years, such as dual hydraulic brakes  Good to excellent detail work.  As the latest builder (goal is to complete in 2 years), many things need to be checked out, validated during the start of the process.  Engine was assembled in 2010 and never run.  I've got the turbo upgrade kit to put on and will do a partial teardown/overhaul at the same time.  The first 1.5 years of my ownership is gettting the garage ready for this unexpected purchase.  Some riveting left to do, partial glass panel to complete/test.  Decide how to implement ADS-B out, and in if feasible without fully investing in new glass.
Expenses:  $0.00
Hours:  2.00
Mar 11, 2023
Sat down with Panel Designer to document what I have.   Documented the grounding block on the rear of the panel.   Made some changes to the configuration of the FlightDek D180 so it can sit on the bench and not constantly alarm.   Items like current sensor where I am only using a battery for now.   ...read more

Expenses:  $0.00
Hours:  2.00
Feb 26, 2023
Checked fit and finish of seat and canopy.   Went back in well and sat on a pillow to get a feel for the elbow room.   Less headroom than I expected and looking at the plans the lowered seat option was done.   But, it was not a thin pillow.   Will ask Sonex for the seat cushion dimensions and find o ...read more

Expenses:  $0.00
Hours:  2.00
Feb 25, 2023
Removed the Panel, tidyed up the cockpit.   Removed dust and debrie, took a close look at everything visible.   Pedal mounted brakes, fuel shut off, camera to remote LCD under panel on right side for fuel amount.   

Expenses:  $0.00
Hours:  2.00
Feb 23, 2023
Installed and mostly wired in the panel is a Dynon FlightDek D180, Garmin GPSMap 496 w/panel mount, Radio (not sure what one at the moment) and a few other items.   The biggest item I need to add is ADS-B. I would like to have ADS-B in to the D180, but that might not be feasible.   I like ...read more

Expenses:  $0.00
Hours:  10.00
Feb 23, 2023
Purchased 90% complete July 2021. As I finally get started by storing the wings overhead, I am taking the time to evaluate what has been done, what needs to be done, and what needs to be redone (like the engine). 1) Riveting is mostly done, and done well.   2) Avionics is installed and wir ...read more