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    Default Re: STI Farm Fox Build Log

    Like others, I dated and signed my build log and took a bunch of pictures. I made it available but my DAR didn't really look at it. I never thought much about it, but I didn't need the repairman's certificate.
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    Default Re: STI Farm Fox Build Log

    Quote Originally Posted by jrevens View Post
    Harlan,

    I just used the build manual also, and like Dustin I didn't log my time either, for the same reason. I took a lot of pictures, and when time to apply for repairman's Certificate I handed the guy a thumb drive with pretty much all of them on it. He didn't need or want anything else but the FAA paperwork. He took it into his office for a little while, then came back, handed me the drive and said "good job". That was it.
    Thanks John, I'd like to keep it as simple as I can also like you guys did.
    Got my first hour in tonight when I got home. Fixed the first two reamers to fit sockets and got the stabilizer and elevator reamed.
    Just wondering how many reamers you guys went through so I can get some spares on the way?
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    Default Re: STI Farm Fox Build Log

    [QUOTE=PapuaPilot;91068]Like others, I dated and signed my build log and took a bunch of pictures. I made it available but my DAR didn't really look at it. I never thought much about it, but I didn't need the repairman's certificate.[/QU

    Thanks Phil. Does anyone get the faa inspectors or whatever they are called out? It seams everyone uses DARs.
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    Default Re: STI Farm Fox Build Log

    If you treat the reamers right, you will probably only need one... that's all I needed. Reamers should always be used well lubricated with oil. However, when 4130 chrome moly is welded and cooled fairly rapidly (I'm thinking of the tubes welded to the frames for the hinge bushings, with a MIG rig) it can get very hard, and that can be tough on a reamer. A cobalt reamer would be nice.
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    Default Re: STI Farm Fox Build Log

    A DAR is not a FAA employee but a contractor. You can use a FAA inspector, they dont cost but my local fsdo told me its a 8-10 month wait. That is why most use a DAR.
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    Default Re: STI Farm Fox Build Log

    Only needed one set of reamers and we built two airplanes! No lube either, so they held up nicely.
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    Got reacquainted with mister Dremel tool for the last hour and a half.
    Now I have to learn to mix and apply glue next time. Any advice is welcome.
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    Default Re: STI Farm Fox Build Log

    I’m excited to see you begin your build. My STi kit is scheduled to arrive mid-September, maybe a bit later because of the virus. So for now, I’m organizing my workshop, and reading as much as I can about the build. I have been in contact with several builders, and they have all been very helpful and supportive. Dustin and Joe have given me some great tips and recommendations. Look forward to seeing your progress!



    Mark

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    Default Re: STI Farm Fox Build Log

    Quote Originally Posted by Kitfox Pilot View Post
    I have looked at your build log link and its really nice. Is that what you will show the inspector or do you us a written log?
    The program, besides producing the web site also produces a pdf or html output that can be handed to the FAA or DAR (paper or thumb drive) if s/he is interested in it. I'm also dating and signing the builder's manual and can use it with my pictures as well. (But I sign and date the manual as much as a check list of tasks accomplished and open items for my own use as for any FAA reason.)

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    Default Re: STI Farm Fox Build Log

    [QUOTE=Mark123;91089]I’m excited to see you begin your build. My STi kit is scheduled to arrive mid-September, maybe a bit later because of the virus. So for now, I’m organizing my workshop, and reading as much as I can about the build.


    Mark you are way ahead of the game already organizing your workshop. I started on my
    airplane factory in the corner of the barn a couple weeks before the kit was suppose to show up. Just a pickup load of board insulation and some 2x4s screwed together.
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