Well, it's been a bit of a slog to organise all the bits and find the time, but G-AVKI, Tipsy Nipper number S102 is almost ready for Permit. The most recent task was replacing the main and nose U/C suspension rubbers which went well using the special tool designed by Neil Spooner of 'Nipper Flat Spin' fame. The rudder's ready to go back on after reaming the upper hinge, the engine's been rebuilt following head refurbishment, the ailerons are back on with no play and the sticking oil pressure gauge has been replaced. There have also been a multitude of other little jobs too which all seem to take more time than you'd expect!
Just need to chat with the inspector now and arrange a date for inspection. It'll be nice to get airborne in the Nipper again - can't remember the last time I was upside down... Should be fun!
All hoisted - ready to swap the main u/c suspension rubbers
Yours truly - looking very pleased with myself
Lifting the nose to change the nose u/c suspension rubbers
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