2nd Condition Inspection - 8-12-2008, 425 hrs

Over the past two weeks I have been doing three tasks: 2nd condition inspection, installing Lightspeed Plasma III electronic ignition, comply to nose gear mod. Finally, they are all done except the fitting and repainting of nose wheel pant. In the 2nd condition inspection other than bleed the brake, I did not find any squawks. The engine compression even improved from 76 to 78 (two cylinders). The other two cylinders kept the 76 from last year. I also took the opportunity to organize wires for APRS and Anywhere Map. Now the only instrument on the dashboard is MRX PCAS. I installed black simulated leather on the dashboard. It reduces glare, however, increases heat absorption. For nose gear mod, I sent my gear leg to LangAir a little more than two weeks ago (it takes one full week for UPS to ship it one way). Finally I got it back (with the help of a friend working at UPS) in the morning. It took me about two hours to put it back on, install new fork, torque all bolts, drill cotter pin hole, install wheel, then, test run engine (for the new EI), adjust idle and idle mixture, and put cowling and spinner back. I was surprised how fast I was able to get everything done. Afterward, I took the airplane out for a test flight. EI really make engine run strong.