Hangar Flying

I would never contradict Terry and Gary.  The sooner you finish (without making changes) the sooner you fly and enjoy the fruits of your efforts.  However..... the last time I took off behind an O-235 I had to throttle back to 1700 RPM to stay with him......  If you're OK with that, power on.
I didn't build my plane but have built many other large projects.  A small amount of time now to achieve years of increased satisfaction (as opposed to those that just have to redesign everything, argue the merits, and still haven't flown a tenth) should be considered.  Good luck whatever path you take!!

This would be the best guy to ask:

Ask the DAR
By Mel Asberry

Editor’s Note: We’re delighted to introduce Mel Asberry, an experienced Experimental-aircraft builder and a Designated Airworthiness Representative, one of many private citizens given the authority by the FAA to perform airworthiness sign-offs on Experimental/Amateur-Built aircraft. In this series, we’ll cover the major aspects of the final approval for flight and, for that matter, we’d also like to open the floor to questions. Send them to editorial@kitplanes.com with “Ask the DAR” in the subject line.—Ed.

He can be found on the RV forum and Kitplanes magazine.  Seems to know his stuff pretty well.

AIR INLET REPAIR KIT
Anyone who has installed a plastic adjustable air inlet kit may have experienced a failure of the operation mechanism that opens and
closes the inlet. Damage to the mechanism generally severely limits the operation of the inlet. This repair kit allows the replacement of
the opening mechanism and restores the inlet operation to its original intention. We offer a family of NACA Air Inlet Kits manufactured
from fiberglass, ABS, or acrylic. The operating mechanism componenets and assemble instructions provided in these complete kits are
included in this repair kit. 2 sheets per package.............................................................................................P/N 05-01464................$10.95

This is from ACS but it no longer appears to be available.  Maybe with the part number you can ask them about their old source?  I found it did not work as advertised but can be made to work with some modification.

Tom,
When I Google PRS I get a guitar builder......
I guess you mean the Reno Air Races.  Will be looking for you.  Had no idea at EZ speeds one would pull big G's like that.  I didn't build mine but I trust it....not sure that much!
See you there.  What racing numbers are you???

What happened to the theory that if you start a Rutan project following the plans, you'll have learned the skills needed when it's time to do more important construction?  I thought that was important to the quality and safety of later critical chapter work?

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No razor wire, just a bunch of friendly Canardians and one "Big Bird" usually.....