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Work from my end was minimal and in fact if I did it again it would be much less now I know what to expect. I did not log the time involved and probably would be shocked if I did but it was enjoyable so no big deal. The biggest fear was not stuffing anything up , common thing for me but all went well. A few people including me ordered stuff from Wicks to be sent to Sonex and included in our box , even that went smoothly. I have a good rapport with Jeremy at Sonex and Christine at C freight. I had to use them because even though customs say you can do the paper work yourself, in reality it would cost more than the agent charges.
Would you believe I had a request today for a canopy and a cowl +++ from a fellow in SA
My sonex is going along steadily except being away from home with work is a continual pain. I have completed the vertical stabiliser, horizontal stabiliser, elevators, rudder, ailerons, flaps, right wing and virtually the left wing. I am now polishing skins prior to riveting as it is so much easier to do. The left wing is all deburred, primed and skins are polished so next step is the easy rivet together.
I have a Jab3300 engine which is now fitted with ROTEC liquid cooled heads and will have their electronic ignition on one side, plus TBI. The aircraft will be fitted out for emergency IFR (ie get out http://www.davidhuculak.com of cloud) or after dusk landing. So I have fitted Duckworths HID Landing lights and LED nav/strobe lights. I do not intend to fly IFR or at night. The ailerons are sport acro size and the cockpit will be configured as a sport trainer. Landing gear configuration standard.Related：
