At 10:10AM PST today my “Project” was magically transformed from a “Project” into an official “Airplane” with the stroke of my DAR’s pen. Yahoo!!
Stats: Cozy-MK-IV #0991, started December, 2001. Engine: Mazda Rotary 13B-NA. Prop: Catto 3 blade
Weight: 1300 lbs fully decked out (2 batteries, 2 alternators, heater, electric lift, elect speed brake)
Now that the plane is ready – I’m not! I’ve got to go do lots of flying and prep-work so I’m ready to fly this thing. Fortunately I’ve got several guys up here in the Pacific Northwest that are going to help me get ready (and keep me accountable!).
Big THANKS to: wife who put up with dust and my distraction; a close friend, Steve Foote, who helped with machining and muscle for airplane turning; Joe Person, EAA Tech Counselor; Tom Staggs – extra set of eyes during inspection; and ALL of you on these forums that were available to share your experience (good and bad) and knowledge. And, of course, Nat Puffer, who put the plans together and was there for support and assistance.
For those of you still building – keep going! It all comes together eventually!!
Thanx,
Joe Hull
Cozy Mk-IV #991 (DONE!!! In Phase 1 testing!!)
Redmond (Seattle), Washington