Bon journey, Bruno

It's funny how you can become attached to someone even if you've only met them over the internet. Bruno Grondin was a large presence in the SeaRey community, always posting jokes on the websites in addition to excellent technical advice.

Tragically, we lost Bruno over the weekend in a mishap.

Godspeed, Bruno

Catching up

It's been a busy spring with Sun n Fun and the Shuttle trip. You can read all about my adventures in Shuttleland here: http://sts134launch.blogspot.com/ And Yes, it was incredibly worth it. If you have any opportunity to go see the final shuttle launch STS-135, DO IT!!!

I forgot to mention that in addition to going to Sun n Fun I attended the Garner's Landing SeaRey fly-in the Sunday before SnF. A greater group of people you'd be hard to find.

But enough about that. The weather finally sorta broke and I've been working on the SeaRey as I can.

I've been slowly going back and adding castellated nuts to any bolts that rotate. Probably added a couple where I didn't need to, but if in doubt....

The standoff for the rudder pedal/cable is on of the few that won't get one. No room to get a cotter pin in.

Next will be to start the installation of the new aluminum fuel tank, and the Batterman tailwheel mod.