Bobbi Boucher	540-220-8138
Ray Comley	703-960-6389
Bill Judge	202-285-7973
Dick Koehler	703-250-1366
Ralph Hoover	540-253-5845
George Smith	540-751-2234

TECHNICAL COUNSELOR PROGRAM

The Technical Counselors are here to help you during the construction phases of your project and the Flight Advisors are available to assist you in planning and becoming ready to make that first flight confidently and sucessfully. Satistics show that the first 25 hours on a new aircraft are the most critical; however, the same numbers show that those pilots who use the TC and FA programs have significantly fewer problems... their aircraft are ready for them and they are ready for their aircraft.

Your Chapter Technical Counselors provide a focal point for the Chapter 186 Tool Crib. If a tool that you need isn't listed, ask your TC; he may be able to help you locate it. Also, tell your TC of any tools, fixtures, or jigs that you are willing to share with the other members of the chapter. The tool crib listing is posted in the 'Members Only' section of the web site.

FIRST VISIT:

• Composite "female mold" (assembly of skin type A/C) - before sealing the structure.
• Composite "male mold" (built-up type)-- before skinning foam, spars, fuselage, etc.
• Wood (all) or wood wing--before closure of leading edge and other structurally closed in areas.
• Steel Tube--after all welding is done and before covering.
• Metal--before closing up structure.

SECOND VISIT:

• Composite "female mold" --after engine and landing gear are in
• Composite"male mold"--before any priming or painting are done.
• Wood (all) or wood wing-- before cover.
• Metal--after engine and landing gear are in

THIRD VISIT:

• Composite"male mold"--after engine and landing gear are in
• Wood (all) or wood wing--after engine and landing gear are in

FOURTH VISIT:

• All types ...pre 1st flight... all assembled -- complete and ready for the FAA inspector.
• It is suggested that this visit be made within 60 days prior to when the FAA inspector (or DAR) is scheduled to come, but not before that time.
• Along about the time of your last Tech inspection, you should be working with one of the Flight Advisors to establish a testing program appropriate for your A/C. Perhaps a fresh taildragger checkout or some time in a 'factory' plane would help you personally prepare for success.