I built the wings from scratch and replaced all the wood pieces with new. The fuselage and tail feathers were powder coated. I installed a new Barrett Lycoming IO-360, complete with the Christian Eagle Inverted System, using the Krybus engine mount and carbon fiber cowling. I metalized the whole bottom.
The panel has an AuRacle II engine monitor, 496 GPS with traffic and weather, Becker remote com and transponder, and a 406mhz ELT.
The FAA kept the Experimental Exhibition, but gave me unlimited mileage, a yearly program letter, and 15 hour Phase 1.
I have 2 more to do and I am anxious to start the next one.
Doug James
Scottsdale, AZ