Card 4 – Pitot-Static Check Flight
Date: 10/13/2026N-Number: N830EHAirport: 7WI5Altimeter: 29.85Test Conductor: Evan KruegerObserver:Start Time: 1:46Off Time: 11:54On Time: 13:07End Time: 13:10Block Time: 1.4Flight Time: 1.3T/O Weight: 1,044T/O CG: 66.0Takeoff Trim: 3.5 TurnsTakeoff Flaps: 0°Start Fuel: 13End Fuel: 4CHT Limit: 392°FOil Temp Limit: 244°F CG: In…
Card 5 – Longitudinal Control
Date: 10/07/2026N-Number: N830EHAirport: 7WI5Altimeter: 29.86Test Conductor: Evan KruegerObserver:Start Time: 12:12/13:31Off Time: 12:15/13:35On Time: 12:57/14:30End Time: 13:01/14:34Block Time: 1.9Flight Time: 1.7T/O Weight: 1,135/1086T/O CG: 67.9/65.2Takeoff Trim: 3.5 TurnsTakeoff Flaps: 0°Start Fuel: 12/18End Fuel: 5/11CHT Limit: 392°FOil Temp Limit: 244°F (Two Separate…
Card 2 and 3 – Flap and Gear Operation
Date: 10/05/2026N-Number: N830EHAirport: 7WI5Altimeter: 30.21Test Conductor: Evan KruegerObserver: Hannah SilberStart Time: 11:54Off Time: 12:01On Time: 12:54End Time: 12:57Block Time: 1.1Flight Time: 0.9T/O Weight: 1,050T/O CG: 65.90Takeoff Trim: 3.5 TurnsTakeoff Flaps: 0°Start Fuel: 13.0End Fuel: 7.0CHT Limit: 392°FOil Temp Limit: 244°FEst…
Card 1 – First Flight
Date: 09/23/2026N-Number: N830EHAirport: 7WI5Altimeter: 30.40Test Conductor: Evan KruegerObserver: Hannah SilberStart Time: 09:58Off Time: 10:06On Time: 10:17End Time: 10:18Block Time: 0.3Flight Time: 0.2T/O Weight: 1,026T/O CG: 66.40Takeoff Trim: 3.5 TurnsTakeoff Flaps: 0°Start Fuel: 10.0End Fuel: 8.9CHT Limit: 392°FOil Temp Limit: 244°FEst…
Airworthiness Inspection
The Preparation The airworthiness inspection process actually began several months before the actual inspection took place. I started the process by reaching out to the Designated Airworthiness Representative (DAR) I wanted to use via email. My search for a DAR…
Aircraft Complete!
Conducted flight test card C and D along with high speed taxi test to verify AeroInjector tuning and ability for engine to generate static RPM. After letting engine parameters stabilize, recorded data for test card C and testing mixture, fuel…
Card D – Autopilot Setup and Calibration
Date: 08/27/2026N-Number: N830EHStart Time: 10:12Location: 7WI5Test Conductor: Evan KruegerObserver:Fuel Quantity: 5.2 gallons Procedures: Results: Setup and Ground Testing SystemGround TestCalibrate and Test Servos IAW Dynon SkyView Manual✔Control Stick Disconnect Push-Buttons✔A/P Panel On/Off Button✔A/P Circuit Breaker✔Overpower Pitch and Roll Servos✔Roll Left…
Card C – Engine Run and Taxi Tests
Date: 08/27/2026N-Number: N830EHStart Time: 10:32End Time: 11:16Pilot: Hannah SilberObserver: Evan KruegerAirport: Syvrud (7WI5)Weight/CG: 942 lbs / 66.2 inches Configuration: Cowl On Fuel: At least 20 minutes Observer: With fire extinguishers Procedures: Results: Stabilized Engine Readings #1#2#3#4#5#6CHT232°F289°F304°F333°F334°F291°FEGT983°F1191°F1141°F1185°F1184°F1141°F Comments: Engine warmed up…
Smoke Fluid Tank
Began plumbing the smoke fluid tank by creating a component mount out of scrap aluminum angle and bolting it to the smoke tank handle that way no tank penetrations needed to be made. Mounted the fluid pump, solenoid valve, and…
Aircraft Weight and Balane
Completed weighing process for initial weight and balance of aircraft. Started by leveling aircraft with tail wheel stand and aligning aircraft to floor squares. Ran tape measure along centerline of the aircraft and dropped plumb bob from spinner to set…
Aircraft Weighing Prep
Made preparations for weighing aircraft by draining fuel from fuel tank. Cut small ramps out of 1″ x 8″ wood on a 45 degree angle; thickness should allow for aircraft main tires to roll right onto scales without tipping them…
Final Cowling Installation
Reinstalled newly painted lower cowling then reinstalled exhaust pipes. Used exhaust spring hooks through the lower exhaust tunnels to reattach exhaust springs which worked pretty good. Remade preheat and battery charger plug mount out of scrap aluminum to better align…
