Hi Hatz folks!
We have now a bit more than a couple hours engine time on ground: everthing is fine, the engine runs now smootly with great sound. Everthing is finished and a cockpit canvas and wing tip protection covers are in the make.
As the Swiss authority mills are turning slowly, it will become next Spring for the moment of truth - first flight! We still keep the plane with the wings detached in our shop (so to avoid any unnecessary hangar rent!). Weighting and balancing incl. publication of main parts weight rest until assembly on airfield.
Interesting: Sam built a complete new wing tank from carbon fibres composite, which yielded in less than have the weight of the purchased Makelan aluminum tank! Got to save weight in order to compensate for the heavy Bendix wheels!
Look for finally updated website:
www.aeroplaneworks.ch
Have a nice winter with happy building!
Hans & Sam, H.C.#78, Switzerland