cage333

Curios were the info on the epoxy came from? Was it in the builders log?

Kent, that picture was from about 5 years ago. The top has since been correct as well as adding some additonal rubber to the sides. I'll take another gander at it tomorrow .

Older pics, but they remain the same.

Kent, the 0-200 manual states that max temp is 525. I see a lot of them in the 400-425 range in cruise. I will get some pics of the baffles soon and post them up. I do think that once I pick my gear up it will decrease a bit as well. I have the NACA btw, On descent, they did drop to the low 400's.

Thanks fellas. I went up yesterday for about an hour and circled the field at 3000. CHT's were around 490 and I was cruising at about 135kts pulled back around 2300. I hoping over time they decrease. I cycled the gear a few times but mostly flew with it down. The camera audio sounds like the motor is quickly increasing in RPM's from time to time, it is not. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-e5kHF-fSTU

The DAR inspection went without a hitch on Friday, 04-24-15. I took her up for the first time on Sunday, 04-26-15. I purchased the project four years and one month ago from a gentleman that has started the build in the mid 80's. The project was transported via trailer from Atlanta Georgia to the Houston Texas area. From there it made its way to San Diego. Many late nights have been spent getting it to this point. The first flight went without incident. I did see some high CHT's (490), but I attribute this to not giving it an adequate chance to cool and new "0" cylinders. The plane was a hands-off flier. This was my first time in the front of a canard. I was fortunate enough to be offered back seat time in multiple. I have been in contact with the originally owner, he is pretty stoked to stay the least. I am looking forward to taking her through the paces. Video below. https://www.dropbox.com/s/o8hzlnox767qec8/1st%20Flight%20308FP.avi?dl=0

Looking forward to gaining some information from the community. Finishing up my Vari. First high speed taxis were conducted last weekend. DAR inspection in the near future. Short video of last weeks run. https://www.dropbox.com/s/81vdgs7c2uof6m0/HS%20Taxi.mp4?dl=0