Hi Brian, As the latest “new Q-pilot” and kit-to-final plane builder, I can tell you first hand that it is truly a thrill! I can also assure you there is a lot of help from very experienced

Welcome Brian! I'm glad to hear another project is under way. It's a great little airplane. Paul Fisher Q-200 N17PF ~1,650 hours, flying since 1990

Welcome. I think you will find our group eager to help. No need to build in a vacuum. Jerry Marstall Tri-Q200 850 hrs

Wanted to say hello. I have acquired what appears to be a very complete Q200 kit. Currently I have little space due to other projects, but will be wrapping those up and clearing space in the next

This is a very educational clip on how aviation is fighting the CA fires. Also watch the following video. Some great airplane footage delivering retardant. J Subject: HOW FIRE RETARDANT TANKERS

That explains why I had to shave my legs for 5 yrs.

Yep. When the air Force made those, all the pilots were supposed to be 5' 9". Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID "Jerry Marstall jnmarstall@... [Q-LIST]" <Q-LIST@...> wrote:

I see you are styling in your pedal-pusher flight suit. Nice!

Great shot. Thx

Hi Earnest, Yes, I have liquid cooled heads. They are an after market conversion for the Jabiru from rotec. working very well for me so far. Cheers, Jay Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE

Jay, Congrats, well done. Kevin S. (Q200, dragger, 366 hours)

Jay, temporarily install a standard oil temp gauge and compare to your eng monitor reading. I had a gauge fail on me. J.

My man Jay! Im late to the party, but a big smile on my face and congrats to you. I was wondering if you were going to fly soon, after flying with Jerry in OK, but you did it your way and that is the

Great report Jay! Those are some high altitudes you got out there! Keep the reports coming! Mike Dwyer N3QP Q200

The oil splashes on the crankshaft to remove heat. Keeping a lower oil level is totally would be counterproductive. Test your instrumentation first, then move on from there.

Bravo Jay Bravo. She’s a “Hangar Queen” no more! Youv’e just done something few will. Built and flew your own creation. You’ve been blessed. I’m sure we will all gain knowledge from

Congratulations Jay for a great first flight. Thanks also for helping educate some of the rest of us the last 34 years. All of that work has paid off! LF Short & simple from my mobile

Thanks Matthew, Sam and Victor. I will test the probe for accuracy. It is new, for what that’s worth. I have gotten some hints from the Jabiru guys that say you can keep the oil temp down a lot by