3rd Owner - Sonex "A" - 9SL

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3rd Owner - Sonex "A" - 9SL

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Start Date: Jul 01, 2021

Finish Date: Still Working!

Total Expenses: $19242.24

Total Hours: 52

90% Complete, 90% left to do. Prior builders choose good upgrades/changes over the years, such as dual hydraulic brakes Good to excellent detail work. As the latest builder (goal is to complete in 2 years). Edit (08/29/2023) - Bwaahahaha! Many things need to be checked out, validated during the start of the process. Engine was assembled in 2010 and never run. I've got the turbo upgrade kit to put on and will do a partial teardown/overhaul at the same time. The first 1.5 years of my ownership is getting the garage ready for this unexpected purchase. Some riveting left to do, partial glass panel to complete/test. Decide how to implement ADS-B out, and if is feasible without fully investing in new glass.

Expenses: $0.00

Hours: 2.00

Nov 27, 2023

Took the next step, removed existing wiring connected to the engine, Dismounted the engine and its on the bench to be worked on. The air baffles are all riveted in place, so the minor challenge is learning how to drill out rivets in thin aluminum. I have to modify anyway for the turbo ...read more

Bench Mounted

Expenses: $0.00

Hours: 10.00

Aug 29, 2023

Its been over two years that I have owned this project. And a long gap of time to not work it. Summer is getting over, outside/inside projects mostly complete that will allow me to work on the plane as time permits. Doing planning and expecting to make a lot of progress this win ...read more

Garage Storage Workspace

Expenses: $100.00

Hours: 20.00

Aug 21, 2023

Finally got my BFR done after getting medical done and switching from 3rd class to Basic Med. Need to update the log book where I had done a lot of flying until 1. 5 years ago. Have not updated the log since 12/2014, but had done much flying in the years. Have all the plane logs ...read more

IFR Skyhawk BFR

Expenses: $14500.00

Hours: 2.00

Mar 11, 2023

Sat down with Panel Designer to document what I have. Documented the grounding block on the rear of the panel. Made some changes to the configuration of the FlightDek D180 so it can sit on the bench and not constantly alarm. Items like current sensor where I am only using a battery for now. ...read more

Panel Layout wiring

Expenses: $0.00

Hours: 2.00

Feb 26, 2023

Checked fit and finish of seat and canopy. Went back in well and sat on a pillow to get a feel for the elbow room. Less headroom than I expected and looking at the plans the lowered seat option was done. But, it was not a thin pillow. Will ask Sonex for the seat cushion dimensions and find o ...read more

Seat Canopy

Expenses: $0.00

Hours: 2.00

Feb 25, 2023

Removed the Panel, tidyed up the cockpit. Removed dust and debrie, took a close look at everything visible. Pedal mounted brakes, fuel shut off, camera to remote LCD under panel on right side for fuel amount.

Bench

Expenses: $0.00

Hours: 2.00

Feb 23, 2023

Installed and mostly wired in the panel is a Dynon FlightDek D180, Garmin GPSMap 496 w/panel mount, Radio (not sure what one at the moment) and a few other items. The biggest item I need to add is ADS-B. I would like to have ADS-B in to the D180, but that might not be feasible. I like ...read more

Panel ADS-B IFR

Expenses: $0.00

Hours: 10.00

Feb 23, 2023

Purchased 90% complete July 2021. As I finally get started by storing the wings overhead, I am taking the time to evaluate what has been done, what needs to be done, and what needs to be redone (like the engine). 1) Riveting is mostly done, and done well. 2) Avionics is installed and wir ...read more

Parts Pieces 90/90