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