First Flight Report - 72302

From: JR Davis
To: Vans Forum

Subject: Vans RV-7A, Ser. No. 72302, First Flight 10/06/12

After 3 years of steady work my second Vans project is out of the hangar and in phase one testing.
My RV-7A is sweet and straight.

The first flight provided pure joy.

? The engine ? 180 HP Lycoming YIO-360-M1B
? Hartzell scimitar constant speed prop
? Instruments

o Dynon Skyview times 2
o Dynon autopilot
o Dynon transponder

? Becker VHF
? Classic Aero interior
? The empty weight is 1142 Lbs.

Thanks for an outstanding FORUM.

Pictures

Congrats!!

John, congratulations on the new fledgling

Congratulations

Great job! Looks like a nice bird! Enjoy phase 1.

Gotta love that RV Grin John, congratulations Mate !

Great job John. Enjoy the new baby and stay safe.
Thank you for your service.

New Bird

Congrat! I have seen the new bird in action and she is a beauty.

Jim P.
RV9A