You may remember this picture from a few months ago. Well, Alas 10 is now out of the shop and ready to be put back on the flight line. It has been more than three months since she flew operationally. One of the reasons it took so long was the book our avionics guy had to write. The radios and navigation equipment that we put in are not anything new in the world of small airplanes. But, here in Ecuador they are. Therefore, we had to basically write the factory manuals and install manuals for the Ecuadorian FAA, in Spanish of course.Below is what the cockpit looks like now. It may not look like much to the untrained eye, but we are all sure looking forward to flying Alas 10 with all of her new bells and whistles.
In addition to the cockpit upgrade, Alas 10 also has a new engine, and wingtip extensions that double as fuel tanks. She was a performer before the upgrades. We are all wondering how much better she will fly now with a new motor and more wing surface. I'll let you know. Now, Alas 11 is in the shop for the same work. Hopefully it won't take quite as long for it's makeover.
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