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The first two pictures show the plane off of the scales. I would just roll the plane on the scales, which activated them and then take the readings. I did it several times because the scales would only display for a short time. So it took me a couple on and offs to get a reading from each scale. I also did this to be sure the scales were getting the same result each time. I had labeled the scales as #1, 2 and 3 and I took a reading matching the scale number to the wheel. I then rotated the scales clockwise around the plane and got another set of readings. Once more and I had a third set of readings. I then averaged the three readings for each wheel and added those together for the final weight. If I do calibrate the scales I can then adjust the readings I already have if need be. My little airplane is little on the plump side. She came in at 693 pounds which is about a bit more that I was hoping for. The last two pictures show the canopy restraint finally installed and the wing root seal installed. The main gear leg fairings were not attached during the weigh in but they were sitting in the plane at the correct location. So was the wing root seal rubber strips. No cheating. I have finished the paperwork for the airworthiness inspection and have sent it off to my DAR. Maybe I will have the airworthiness certificate by the next post?
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