It took 18 weeks to get my Firewall Forward package, Rotax 912iS, and the Airmaster propeller. Just mentioning this to those of you that are starting out, plan way ahead. It worked out for me. I got the struts completed and a few other odds and ends.
Here are a couple pics of boxes and crates.
The first item on the list was to register the Rotax for warranty purposes.
I opened up the Airmaster boxes. They do an excellent job shipping. It was handled by DHL and USPS took care of the final delivery. No damage.
Next was to do a physical inventory of the FWF package. Everything was present and accounted for except for a few extra items that I called in for and requested that they be shipped at the same time. No big deal, one email fixed it.
And now for a little assembly!
First up is to temporarily put the firewall on and fit the boot cowl.
Next is to install the engine mount. This took a little effort because the upper two mounting holes were off a little bit as well as the bottom. But in the end everything came into place.
Now for the fun part.
The above pic shows the Rotax hanging on my overhead hoist. I have one strap around the gear box and two straps on the circle mount on the rear of the engine. This way I was able to tip the engine to match the angle on the motor mount.
Here it is bolted up.
Got a thumbs up from Big Bird.
The next step in the assembly is pretty much left up to the builder. I am going to wait fitting the cowl till later. Next will be laying out the avionics and engine wiring. I will split this part of the assembly into the FWF post and the avionics post. Stay tuned.
And Now For A Little Assembly 