 First SKYLEADER GP One on New Zealand soil  Instrument panel, complete with VHF radio, switches and circuit-breakers. | Today we unloaded the SKYLEADER GP One demo aircraft from its shipping container. It is being stored initially in a large warehouse. I got to sit in the cockpit, close the door and wiggle the controls. I was very restrained and did not make any engine noises! Now my task is to fit the propeller, wings and tailplane, then complete over 60 different checks, measurements and documents, plus get an aircraft 'Permit to Fly' done by a local microlight inspector (that's the microlight equivalent of a car's WoF). Once these are finished, CAA will book the aircraft in for their official inspection. CAA currently have at least a 6 week delay, so I'm having to face the fact that the first GP One flight will probably not occur before early February. |
 Sans airfoils, wheel fairings propeller and spinner the GP One doesn't look pretty. |  A selection of soft foam wedges fit behind the seat backs to allow you to adjust the leg length (to foot pedals) and arm reach (to instrument panel) |  Some of the very few fastenings required to fit wings, tailplane and hook up fuel tanks. |
