My name is Ken Adams and I received my plans AC567P and a parts list some time in Jan of 95.

It took a month or so before I started ordering the pip and sheets of metal. I also ordered the hardware kit. I felt this was a must. Now I had everything in front of me except the material for the covering (Stits) and the coatings.

I studied the plans and found them to be excellent. As a former sheet metal mechanic I was use to looking at blue prints. The first thing I did was draw centre lines threw the fuselage to stay accurate on the X Y & Z. I made a six stage working platform down the fuselage. Each section was a "quiliteen"? effect so I could disassemble the frame easily. I used one of the inch longeron pipes to go directly down the centre and all four corners were drilled from the centre lines to keep me within an absolute accuracy. When this fuselage was complete it was taken down from what was to be my new apartment bedroom on the second floor of my barn.

At the same time as I was working at night on the fuselage and apartment I worked on the wings in my lock shop. I had changed careers years ago and became a master locksmith. This all helps because I had quite a tool selection. The wings went together quickly but I would advise anyone else to buy the ribs. These ribs have to be handled too many times n the operation. So do yourself a favor and buy the ribs, you値l knock off months off the building time.

At this point there is a great deal of enjoyment with the hobby because you can see a lot of acreage!!

Creativity sets in for the unusual such as cabanes and struts for the wings. I used a ten-ton press to form the shape necessary from the 3-ｽ pipe and the 1 ｽ.

The only pitfall I can foresee is the gas tanks. If I ground loop this puppy and make a mess of it. Ha! Ha! The first thing will be to tig the gas tanks on all on all the seams.

A riveted gas tank is not a comforting feeling. A slow leak under the covering would be a bit of a bite to repair.

The covering went very smooth and was not as difficult as anticipated. I layed out a metal turtle deck that was rather simple from my past trade. My firewall is made of 018 stainless with a turned edge about ｾ of an inch.

Next came the instrument panel. I rolled the edges and gave it two wrap around bends. To extend the length for gauges. The fellows at the RAA club liked this look very much.

Next was a gear reduction drive for a Subaru engine CA-81 and a motor mount to suit. This is where the pipe down the centre of the fuselage came into play. I tilted the engine down 2 degrees from the reading. I致e been doing this seems to be a good idea. We値l see. Ha Ha.

I have been taking flying lessons and feeling more confident with every flight. In the spring of 2000 we値l be taking off from my back yard (25 acres).

I知 sure bunny hopping down the runway will be in order until everything is checked out. I知 sure the neighbors will be amused!

I would just like to add that your plans built must be excellent in complete kit form.

As it was and is, your blueprint and book are all you need to complete the plane. They are very explicit and easy to follow. Thank your for spending the time to make the hobby enjoyable, with these guides.

The plane is registered as the Murphy Chicken hawk. 567 P. C-ISAY. The toy is painted white with foghorn leghorn and Henry the Chicken hawk accompanying me in the wild blue yawnder.

I知 just finishing the paint and have no pictures for you of this but here are some of the building episodes. Could you please return them to me and keep up the good work. Have a great season.

Yours Truly,
Ken Adams

PS. Keep your eyes in the skies and your future should follow.