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Bugsy 05-08-2014 07:32 AM

First flight RV-7A 377KG
 
Well after 6 years, 3 military PCS moves and 2 deployments, 377KG took to the skys with Vic Syracuse (DAR/multiple builder) at the helm. Vic did an outstanding inspection that found stuff I never would have thought, like the loose alternator wire at the fuse on the panel. Once I fixed the too do list and buttoned it up Vic took to the skys, sure glad that I had Vic do the first flight, not so proud that I have to be first, Vic provided a wealth of info on how my plane flys. In addition to Vic, special thanks to Kent Stitt (RV7A), Loyyd Montegue (RV8), Guy Prevost (RV8A), Sid 'Scroll' Mayeux (RV7A) for their help and advice. And of course my wife Kathy who understood my dream.

Best of all, I get to change my Vans AF signature block to "FLYING"





jmbrwn 05-08-2014 07:55 AM

Congrats Paul!!!

Mike S 05-08-2014 08:00 AM

Congratulations!!
 
And the Hobbs ticks off another one:D

Omega232Devils 05-08-2014 08:51 AM

Congrats Paul!

wirejock 05-08-2014 09:41 AM

Congratulations
 
Sweeeet! Congratulations.

RickWoodall 05-08-2014 09:54 AM

Excellent
 
Fly off the hours, learn the plane and enjoy the stuffing out of it. Good job.

Just grabbing a beer and sitting on a lawn chair looking at what you built...and what it can do....simply one of the great pleasures.

Enjoy.

crabandy 05-08-2014 10:00 AM

Congrats, enjoy phase 1!

RV7Ron 05-08-2014 10:02 AM

Congrats, its been a busy "first flight" spring! Enjoy your new airplane

Jimbot 05-08-2014 11:28 AM

Great job, Paul. Congratulations...and thank you for your service! Have fun in your 7A.

So, have you decided which model you will be building next? :D

ArVeeNiner 05-08-2014 11:46 AM

Way to go! Congrats!!

TS Flightlines 05-08-2014 12:27 PM

Great Job-Buggsy! I knew you were close---Congrats!
Tom

vic syracuse 05-08-2014 12:56 PM

Great job!
 
Paul did a wonderful job on this aircraft. I am sure he and his family are going to start building many memories!
I was very honored to inspect it and fly it for him.

Vic

Kentsrv7a 05-09-2014 07:13 AM

Congrats!!!!!
 
Paul,
I was so glad to hear the news! I know it has been a long journey with lots of twists and turns. I am glad I was able to help you and your family along the way. Now the really fun part begins! See you at Oshkosh this summer! (I'll be at the Eagles Nest Project booth)

scrollF4 05-09-2014 07:31 AM

AWESOME!!
 
Bugsy,
That is absolutely TREMENDOUS news! Whoooo doggy! I'm really glad I got to help out. You've built a really nicely-crafted machine, Brother.

Now, go fly! :cool:

pierre smith 05-09-2014 11:04 AM

Congratulations...and a wise move choosing Vic as your DAR.

Best,

bits 05-09-2014 05:51 PM

Congratulations! Enjoy, fly safe and God's speed.

rockwoodrv9 05-09-2014 06:33 PM

Good deal Paul. Have fun with phase 1!

Vlad 05-09-2014 06:55 PM

Congratulations Paul! I like that checkered tail.

Don Patterson 05-09-2014 07:42 PM

First flight
 
Congratulations Paul. The fun has only just began.

Guy Prevost 05-09-2014 09:04 PM

Congratulations Paul!
 
I'm so happy for you! Enjoy it! You are the first helper on my project that has finished your own since then.

Guy

ColoRv 05-09-2014 11:31 PM

Congrats! You're going to love that plane.

N363RV 05-11-2014 05:22 PM

Outstanding!
 
Fantastic! Now the real fun begins. I love flying our airplane and I love working on it! You will too! Now you can think of going places in terms of "Vans Hour". Have Fun!


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