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The SuperSTOL project is progressing well with the timely arrival of the Rotax 914 Turbo engine. The fuselage is painted, and wiring for the panel, which presented several challenges, is underway. Despite complications with avionics and components, the author is pleased with the progress after nine months and encourages others to start building.
The annual trip to northwest Ontario involves visiting Judy’s mother in extended care. Despite delays in test flying the rebuilt aircraft, a successful first flight occurred just before departure. The author also engaged in aviation-related activities, helping a nephew with a float plane and a local friend’s aircraft issues, culminating in an enjoyable Turbo Otter flight.
September was an exciting month marked by record heat and successful flights, including a first venture into mountain flying. The author resumed studies for an AME license, focusing on aircraft maintenance skills, such as soldering. Additionally, the decision to install a 406 ELT in an aircraft reflects compliance with evolving regulations.
Calgary Recreational Flying Club YYC 