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11-17-2015, 09:55 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Cincinnati, OH
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airspace is a big deal over there for flight testing. hopefully, you can get a solution. we have it easy in the US.
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Cincinnati, OH
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11-18-2015, 05:29 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Vero Beach
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Originally Posted by HighSchoolBuilders
Hi Mark,
I don't know how to post a video...yet.
Here's the link to the local news:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJIl...E#action=share
The RV8 departed from Hong Kong International Airport at 0615 local time, flew for 30 minutes, climbed to 5000?. She?s slightly right wing heavy, but otherwise very healthy. The aircraft landed and taxi back to the hanger for a quick check, then departed for her second flight at 0720L, this time with the presence of family, students and friends, for 15 minutes at 3000?.
Unfortunately, the government at this stage is not allowing us to fly again in Hong Kong airspace. We are seeking alternate locations in China or even US or Australia to complete her phase I, then begin our world tour, hopefully by summer of 2016.
Sunrise at 5000' above Hong Kong
Landing on 07L at VHHH
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this project is the coolest thing since sliced bread, especially getting the kids involved with the build. congratulations and good job!
kenny cole
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11-18-2015, 05:51 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Mpumalanga, South Africa
Posts: 1,065
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Absolutely fantastic Hank. Well done, mate.....
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Mercy Air, White River FAWV
RV-10 ZU-IIZ - "Zeus"
Building Bearhawk Bravo - RV-18 not available 
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11-18-2015, 06:04 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: State of Bliss
Posts: 396
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Cutting Edge
You are definitely on the cutting edge of opening China to General Aviation.
The book, "China Airborne," by James M. Fallows, provides an excellent perspective on the state of GA in China, albeit with a 2011 perspective. Even so, it may not have changed significantly since.
Regardless, Van's Aircraft will have a significant impact on the China market as GA makes inroads & discretionary income increases.
Would you have been allowed the same flight from Kai Tak?
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11-18-2015, 06:48 AM
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Houston
Posts: 2,010
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Congratulations!!! And the name is very appropriate. Very inspirational!
Thank you for sharing.
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Houston
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11-18-2015, 12:00 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posts: 525
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Huge Congratulations! Those kids look so happy and proud.
I wonder why every high school in the US doesnt have a RV project in the works? 
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1/2006 Started build
10/19/2011 First flight
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11-18-2015, 01:06 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: 3rd Rock fm the Sun
Posts: 114
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The Aircraft Name Says It All
Hank-
You sir, are a true frontiersman. I hope what you have accomplished is recognized in every corner of the world. You have helped a younger generation to look skyward and dream.
Cheers,
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11-21-2015, 08:50 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Hong Kong
Posts: 153
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Documentary
Dear all,
Thank you so so much for all the support from the VAF family, there is no way on earth that I can finish this project without the help from VAF. I met so many friends and aviators here, both online and in person. Special thanks to those who replied my post when I am stuck.
VAF not only served as a great platform for knowledge exchange, but a huge motivation driver to push me through rough time. Reading others first flight and successful completion of their project reminds me I am not alone, and one day I too would be posting my very own "First Flight" Report.
The local TV news channel documented the last 9 months of our build, it's all in Cantonese, but I believe any builder would not need the commentary to understand the pain and joy of homebuilding.
Part I (Construction, students, family)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBVQv5RKIDc
Part II (Flight training with Mike Seager, Inspection, Taxi test and first flight)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74GPxKcSXc4
Heartfelt thanks to you all,
Hank
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RV8 Super Slow Build Kit
Titan IOX360, Catto 3 Blades RV prop, Full Dynon everything + Garmin GTN650
First RV in Hong Kong
First Homebuilt aircraft registered in Hong Kong "B-KOO"
Completed RTW journey in 2016
Built with a group of High School Students
Aircraft donated to the Hong Kong Science Museum
In memory of Michael Tam
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