Boy, I am so happy today.  I took N990Y out for brake pad conditioning
and low speed taxi tests.  With only two squawks generated I am pleased.
   Testing went well.  I soon heard a call from another Lancair
owner/builder, Ken Hetge, who heard the racket.  I noticed him standing at
the back of his hangar, portable radio in hand, wondering if it was me.  I
don't know who else is building an IV-P in Tehachapi.  Yes, it was I and we
had a short conversation as you can only do at an uncontrolled airport on
the unicom frequency.  What fun!
   My squawks were prop overspeed, third run and first time applying any
power.  Also, no oil temp indication.  Both were easily fixed.  I checked
the pins on the firewall lower plug and found that one.  I made an
adjustment to the governor and will run again tomorrow.  Hopefully, the low
pitch stop is ok as is.   Boy, it's nice to be getting near the end of this
project.  I can't wait to fly.
Walter Dodson   IV-P    99% and 15% to go.
ps: Getting close means working harder than ever...   Anybody want me to
build one for you?  I'm soon available.