I did some taxi-testing of my SD II this weekend. I put my Dad in the front and rode taxi'ed around the hanger buildings. Hard for him to get in/out, but the sound and wind really left an impression on him.
I taxi'ed down runway 4/22 to start to calibrate the compass and kept wondering why the thing kept wanting to turn left (RW 4). I then remember that the was a wind from 300 degrees. I tried runway 32 and found it much easier. This is my first tail dragger and I was really busy with my feet. I'm glad the runways were wide.
I am about ready to complete the FAA paperwork for my certification inspection.
Question: As a new builder, what should I expect the inspector to look for? what issues have tripped you up in the past? I'm a bit nervous about the inspection, but I know I have done a good job. Fear of the unknown I guess.
Thanks, Craig.
I taxi'ed down runway 4/22 to start to calibrate the compass and kept wondering why the thing kept wanting to turn left (RW 4). I then remember that the was a wind from 300 degrees. I tried runway 32 and found it much easier. This is my first tail dragger and I was really busy with my feet. I'm glad the runways were wide.
I am about ready to complete the FAA paperwork for my certification inspection.
Question: As a new builder, what should I expect the inspector to look for? what issues have tripped you up in the past? I'm a bit nervous about the inspection, but I know I have done a good job. Fear of the unknown I guess.
Thanks, Craig.
