We are in the process of requesting a project number from FAA MIDO. We have a company in Minnesota who will put the first Canard-equipped 182 on floats. In order to accommodate the seaplane mount, the Canard spar and “clips” that the side frames attach to had to be redesigned, thus they will have to [...]
We are expecting a visit from Kevin Moore late this week. He is anxious to see and “fondle” his new bird. We hope he has some warm clothes to bring along. The forecast is for daytime temps in the low 40′s, but this is winter in Kansas… We have started the “tear down” phase and [...]
N735CD made its first test flight Friday! It now has one hour on the tach; more time will be put on it today and tomorrow it will be off to the paint shop. Todd did some speed runs in 5CD yesterday with the following results: At 6500′, 23″/2450, OAT 15 degrees, IAS was 136 kts. At 7500′, [...]