.....The nature of the Q2 structure requires that a part be left alone to cure for a longer period of time than that required to build it. Thus, you will find that when following the step-by-step order, you will often find yourself out of work, waiting for a cure. In most cases,You can skip to another chapter and build another part while waiting. With a little planning and familiarity with the entire manual, you should be able to use all of your time productively.
Questions?
.....Please use the procedure detailed here if you do not understand something and need an answer. First of all, do not be concerned if you do not understand everything the first time you read through the plans. Many things that may not be obvious just reading the drawings, will be obvious when you have that portion of the airplane in front of you or have built a simi¬lar part in a previous chapter. Also, we will be able to help you better if you are looking at that portion of your airplane. So, do not ask for clarification until you are really working-on that particular chapter. We have found through our Quickie and Q2 experience that the majority of questions that the homebuilder asks are already answered somewhere in the plans. We have made considerable effort in the Q2 Construction Plans to make the information visible. If you do not understand something, study the words in the step, study the sketches and all related sections/views/ photos, then look through the fullsize drawings and components that show that portion of the airplane. If the answer is still not found, it may be that the item is covered in detail in another chapter (there is some necessary overlap) . It is possible that a question related to the operation of a part of the airplane or its maintenance is answered in your Q2 Pilot's Manual. Also, check your back issues of "The Quickie Newsletter" for plans updates or clarifications. OK, if you have checked everything and you are still stumped, you can do one of three things:
Ask a friend. Often a description of an item is unclear to one individual and clear to another.
Write to Quickie Aircraft Corporation, leaving room on the paper under each question for our answer. INCLUDE A SELF-ADDRESSED, STAMPED ENVELOPE and INCLUDE YOUR AIRCRAFT SERIAL NUMBER. We do our best to answer all such questions within two days of receipt. We can¬not answer questions regarding the application of non-recommemded materials or regarding non-approved modifications.
Quickie Aircraft Corporation P.O. Box 786 Mojave, CA 93501
Call Quickie Aircraft Corporation:
805-824-4313
.....Also, let us know if you have found a better way of doing something. If we agree, we'll publish it in "The Quickie Newsletter" so that all Quickie builders can benefit. If it is not a good idea, we'll tell you why, if you includeaself-addressed stamped envelope. .....Do keep us up to date on the progress of your project. Send us a black and white snap shot of your airplane for publication in "The Quickie Newsletter". Photos in the newsletter are particularly beneficial if they are of an area of the airplane that's not clearly shown with photos or sketches in the plans. Remember, the primary purpose of "The Quickie Newsletter" is to support your airplane project. .....If you are not a member of The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), do join. This is the only organization who looks out for the homebuilder as far as FAA regulations are concerned. Membership in your local EAA can be extremely beneficial both in building your airplane and in meeting people who share your interests. Their monthly publication, "Sport Aviation," is worth the membership fee in itself.
EAA Box 229 Hales Corners, Wisconsin 53130
EAA often publishes reports on builder's projects, so send them photos and some words on your progress.
FAA LICENSING PROCEDURES
This procedure applies in the U.S.A. only. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has a definite procedure for registering and licensing homebuilt aircraft. There is nothing complicated about it, but they insist that you follow each step carefully.
Contact your local FAA Engineering and Manufacturing District Office or FAA General Aviation District Office. Tell them you are building a Q2 homebuilt. Give them the fol¬lowing information:
3-View drawing of the Q2
Aircraft serial number
Aircraft registration number, if available (see step #2)
Approximate date of starting construction
Engine-type
FAA will then answer you, and tell you when they want to inspect your airplane, where the approved test areas are, etc.
This step is optional, and appl ies only ify ou want to reserve a specific registration number (the number you will paint on the tail). You can ask for all numbers, numbers followed by a single letter, or numbers followed by two letters. They are preceded by the letter "N". (For example, N77Q, N8490P, etc.). Be sure to give them your second and third choice, in case the number you want is already taken. Send $10 to reserve your special number to:
FAA Aircraft Registry Box 25082 Oklahoma City, OK. 73125
Do not register your aircraft yet, since you don't need to pay registration fees, property taxes, etc., until your airplane is ready to fly. If you do not desire a special number, then the FAA will assign you a random number.
When you are ready for inspection* contact your local FAA office. Be sure you have an airframe log book (available from EAA) so that FAA can make an inspection entry.
To prepare for your final inspection, be sure you have: The "N" number painted on, the "Experimental" sign (2" high letters) on the canopy frame, the ID plate, and an airframe log book and an engine log book. Before final inspection, fill out an application for registration (FAA form #AC8050-1), a notarized affidavit that you built the airplane from parts that you bought yourself, and include $5 registration fee, along with copies of your sales agreement and invoice signed by Quickie Aircraft Corporation. Send those things to:
FAA Registry Box 25082 Oklahoma City, OK 73125
After you have made a final inspection of your aircraft, run the engine, etc., but prior to any taxi tests or flights, contact your local FAA office and tell them you are ready to fly. They will have you fill out an application for airworthiness (form #8130-6), inspect your air¬plane, and issue you an airworthiness certifi¬cate and a list of operating limitations. When you have completed your initial test period, contact FAA to get your operating limitations amended so you can fly outside your test area.
Refer to education section - inspection is done to major areas (wing, canard, and fuselage) after the glass is applied, but before the area is painted with any primer, etc., so that the glass structure can be inspected. The FAA office has been supplied with the same inspection criteria that you are given in your Composite Materials Education Chapter.
