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Old October 27th 07, 03:27 PM posted to rec.aviation.owning
Viperdoc
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Default AvTek Pulsar Installation PIREP (or "Why I'm Not an A&P")

Is it my impression, or do even the simplest appearing jobs take a lot
longer than they first appear? Items that are supposed to be "bolt in"
replacements don't fit, screw holes don't line up, etc.

Installing HID lights in my plane took four hours, even though it only
involved two wires and didn't involve any metal bending or other
replacements.

I have a tool box with some great Snap On and Craftsman stuff, but I always
think twice before doing anything. It seems easy to get stuff apart, but
putting things back together in a working fashion is apparently a different
story!

Do other owner/pilots see the same thing? I am just hesitant to dive in and
start taking things apart.