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polishpilot 05-08-2014 08:33 AM

N96LV First Flight May 7, 2014
 
96LV took to the sky on May 7 and was the culmination of 3 years work. All systems appeared to be working with the exception of my SL30 transmit function failing in flight. I had my transition training in a 9A early in the day and flew my plane in the late afternoon. Great feeling and my nervous Sweetheart to greet me on my return. Now to look into that radio problem.


Mike S 05-08-2014 08:39 AM

Congratulations!!
 
Jim, congrats on the first flight.

DANG, that is a lot of maiden voyages lately:D

Omega232Devils 05-08-2014 08:43 AM

Congrats Jim.

polishpilot 05-08-2014 09:06 AM

Well, I might have told a little FIB. This was my real first flight. :)

Skykingbob 05-08-2014 09:09 AM

Nice!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike S (Post 878138)
Jim, congrats on the first flight.

DANG, that is a lot of maiden voyages lately:D

Hey Mike...the planecicles are thawing......plus isn't springtime when all the new baby birds leave the nest and spread their wings for the first time? :cool:

Jim.....a big congratulations...let the adventures begin....YOL BOLSON:D

ArVeeNiner 05-08-2014 09:15 AM

You got your tailwheel checkout done pretty early in life eh?

Congrats!

Bugsy 05-08-2014 09:23 AM

Im right their with you
 
Had my first flight on Tuesday

db1yg 05-09-2014 06:41 AM

Congratulations Jim!!! The first flight is an experience you will never ever forget!!

Happy phase 1.

Cheers,

db

bruceh 05-09-2014 06:58 AM

Congrats on your first flight!

wirejock 05-09-2014 07:43 AM

Congratulations
 
Congratulations. Awesome ride.

NTex 05-09-2014 07:44 AM

congrats, another 9 and it looks great! Hope to join yall soon.

Vlad 05-09-2014 08:38 AM

Well done Jim. Congratulations! You built it fast report "out of the box" here :)

Rupester 05-09-2014 11:31 AM

Congratulations ....
 
... on that first flight! Welcome to the 9A bunch!!!!!

BSwayze 05-09-2014 01:14 PM

Hey Jim...

CONGRATULATIONS!!! That's such a beautiful plane. Wow! Have fun with phase 1, please plan on coming down this way when you're finished. I can't wait to see it in person! :)

bits 05-09-2014 05:54 PM

Congratulations! Beautiful plane.

Steve Melton 05-09-2014 06:22 PM

Congrats!
 
looks well built. the 9A is a good xcountry machine. last week Cincinnati to El Paso, arrived 5:30 pm for tacos with my son. then on to Victorville CA by Marana airport. I'm continually impressed with the 9A.

polishpilot 05-10-2014 07:24 AM

Thanks for all the comments folks. It is a nice feeling after all the work. The only item noted on the airworthiness inspection was a loose nut (not the pilot) on the manifold pressure steel line. I hope that is a good sign. I love how this plane flies.


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