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DragonflyAero 05-10-2016 04:05 PM

First Flight
 
As requested, here are a few pictures.




RV-7 N321BV made its maiden flight today. The flying characteristics were flawless. The Dynon Skyview system worked perfectly I have a new engine so need to do the run-in over the first few hours and used the autopilot which allowed me to closely monitor all engine readings as I made racetracks on the sky over the airport. The only problem noted was some roughness from the E/I. The mag side ran smooth as silk.

On return I removed the cowling a found a few fittings I needed to snug up before the next flight. I also contacted Electro Air and they provided suggestions on how to correct for the E/I roughness.

Another RV takes to the air!!

This site have been a huge help over the course of my build. Thanks to everyone!!!

bret 05-10-2016 04:16 PM

congratulations! Right on!

scrollF4 05-10-2016 04:23 PM

That's fantastic news Bill. Knock out that Phase I!

rightrudder 05-10-2016 04:33 PM

Awesome! A huge congrats on what must've been a thrilling flight. :D:D

gottawork 05-10-2016 04:42 PM

Tremendous!!👍👍

rockwoodrv9 05-10-2016 04:51 PM

Hey Dragon Bill, congratulations. Have fun with phase 1.

LuisR 05-10-2016 07:28 PM

Congrats!!!

Bill Dicus 05-10-2016 07:42 PM

1st flight
 
Congrats. What an achievement!

Adam W 05-10-2016 07:45 PM

awsome news
 
congrats inspiring!

Michael Henning 05-10-2016 07:47 PM

Oh what a feeling. Congrats!!!


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