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Builder Name:	Percy Parker -

Project:	Fisher FP101 - VIEW REPORTS
Total Hours:	395.2
Total Flight Time:	3.9
Total Expense:	$17585.76
Start/Last Date:	Nov 26, 2022 - Nov 18, 2023

Friendly URL:	https://eaabuilderslog.org?s=pparker

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Nov 18, 2023 Inspection, November 18, 2023 - (4.1 hours)

Category: Inspection

The inspection ended up being worse than I expected. The Left wing has every rib broken, the main spar broken in at least two places, the aft spar is broken, and the leading edge is broken in two places. The wing root on the left wing is broken. The right wing had three broken ribs. The fuselage lower right longeron is broken along with the stringers in the lower right side.

I don't believe there is any way to repair this aircraft to make it safe and airworthy. This project is ended here.

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Nov 17, 2023 Engine, November 17, 2023 - (1 hour) Category: Engine

Irony of ironies, my engine is ready for the test run and shipping. Made the finial payment on the engine. A Verner 3VLA, 3-cylinder radial engine.

Nov 17, 2023 Painting, November 17, 2023 - (1.7 hours)

Category: Paint / Decals

An odd winter storm hit last night. My paint booth bent and folded over. I had to bail at least one hundred gallons of water off the canvas and folds. The left wing was crushed, the right wing had three broken ribs. The fuselage has a broken longeron on the lower right side. I am so heartbroken, that I have to wait until tomorrow to do a full inspection of the damage.

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Nov 16, 2023 Painting, November 16, 2023 - (4.7 hours) Category: Paint / Decals

Spent the time putting on the first cross-coat of Poly-Tone. The Blue color looks great. Photos will come tomorrow.

Nov 15, 2023 Painting, November 15, 2023 - (1.5 hours)

Category: Paint / Decals

Taped off the areas for the Poly-Tone paint applications and put on paper guards for the overspray.

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Nov 14, 2023 Parts Purchase, November 14, 2022 - (.2 hour) Category: Paint / Decals

Ordered Parts from Aircraft Spruce. Tires, inner tubes, Altimeter, Airspeed Indicator, and Throttle and mixture lever.

Nov 14, 2023 Painting, November 14, 2023 - (6.6 hours)

Category: Paint / Decals

Continued the Poly-Spray application.

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Nov 13, 2023 Painting, November 13, 2023 - (4.7 hours)

Category: Paint / Decals

Finished with the Poly-Brush spraying. I added the fuselage fairings. I attached the cabin door. I taped off some areas and began using the Poly-Spray ultraviolet coat.

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Nov 12, 2023 Painting, November 12, 2023 - (1.9 hours) Category: Paint / Decals

Nov 11, 2023 Painting, November 11, 2023 - (6.9 hours)

Category: Paint / Decals

Continued the application of Poly Brush. I painted the fuselage, horizontal stabilizer, and elevator. You can see how dark they have gotten with a single cross coat and a straight coat.

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