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GOT TIME FOR

PLANNING?
S T O R Y

T

B Y

J I M

hroughout the years, too many
situations have occurred where an
aircraft refurbishment project begins
with the idea that "we just have to get
started." Such situations almost always end badly.
Even the simplest projects intended to enhance
aircraft capabilities require research, but who is
responsible? Most often, this is the same person
who will be blamed if the project goes badly.
"If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail,"
said one of the United States' Founding Fathers,
Benjamin Franklin.
Several years ago, I learned from an old
acquaintance that he was asked to assist with a
successful surgeon who had recently purchased,
sight unseen, a vintage single-engine aircraft with

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the intent of weekend getaways. Having recently
procured a private pilot's license, the doctor
considered himself aviation savvy and purchased
a glass cockpit along with an abundance of
supporting high-tech devices for which he "got a
great deal." Once the equipment had been delivered,
the good doctor then contacted my friend to assist
with the installation.
The initial visit to the aircraft and cursory glance
under the instrument panel revealed an almost
complete lack of wires. Short of the magneto
switch, there were no other electrical devices
to be found, including a generator. After a few
phone calls, it was determined that an aftermarket
electrical system was possible for installation in this
type of aircraft. Fortunately, my experienced friend



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