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burtj 03-28-2013 11:47 AM

First flight
 
https://plus.google.com/photos/11553...921?banner=pwa
First flight of my -7 was last Saturday after five+ years of work (and a cross country move, a house fire, and a few months off for shoulder surgery). This site has been an invaluable asset, and I visit here most every day. I haven't posted much as most of my questions have been asked before and the talent and expertise found here is beyond belief.
The plane flew fast and straight, has all the usual toys, and is a testament to the Van's team that they can put out a kit that an average joe can have such great success with.

Brantel 03-28-2013 11:49 AM

Very nice! Congrats!

Mike S 03-28-2013 11:49 AM

Congratulations!!
 
Congrats on the new fledgling:D

Borrowed one of your photos, below.


burtj 03-28-2013 11:59 AM

Thanks Mike. I'm working with an ipad and it's a lot smarter than I am for posting links.

agough277 03-28-2013 12:03 PM

congrats. let us know how much better it performs with the pants on.

alpinelakespilot2000 03-28-2013 12:03 PM

Congrats Burt! Much of my (and my wife's) family is in Spokane, so maybe we'll run into each other. I'll keep my eyes out. Have fun with Phase I.

JonJay 03-28-2013 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by burtj (Post 756991)
https://plus.google.com/photos/11553...921?banner=pwa
The plane flew fast and straight, has all the usual toys, and is a testament to the Van's team that they can put out a kit that an average joe can have such great success with.

You built your own airplane and flew it. It takes far from an average joe to do that! Congrats.

PaulR 03-28-2013 12:12 PM

Very nice looking plane. I really like the paint scheme.

Av8torTom 03-28-2013 12:24 PM

Oh yeah!
 
Very nice - congratulations...

DaveO 03-28-2013 07:28 PM

I am sure you are glad to be flyn instead of buildn. Congrats. :)

Dave


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