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09-30-2017, 12:08 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Ontario, Canada
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RV14 first flight
Took off this morning for a first flight, serial # 140153, from my farm grass strip.
https://youtu.be/B3DWzwSPyVo
Here is a picture of the brand new aircraft in my friend Ed Perl's brand new hangar. It will stay there tonight as the winds do not favour my runway.
A total of three flights today with a total of 3 hours. The aircraft is in good flight trim with no serious squawks. The 390 engine is quite powerful and the shortened RV10 wing is an excellent match for the aircraft. Roll rates are a little firmer then for the RV7, an improvement in my opinion. Cabin space is very good with excellent visibility.
This is my 12th aircraft completion and my 14th first flight. First flights are always exciting and I look forward to them. There is a lot of time and thought that goes into getting the aircraft, and myself ready for a first flight.

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Tom Martin RV1 pilot 4.6hours!
CPL & IFR rated
EVO F1 Rocket 1000 hours,
2010 SARL Rocket 100 race, average speed of 238.6 knots/274.6mph
RV4, RV7, RV10, two HRIIs and five F1 Rockets
RV14 Tail dragger
Fairlea Field
St.Thomas, Ontario Canada, CYQS
fairleafield@gmail.com
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09-30-2017, 01:29 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Marion, IN
Posts: 231
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Congrats, Tom! Great inspiration for my build (still in the very early stages). Congrats also on the lifetime achievement of 12 builds!
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LJ45 driver
RV-14 QB #140212
Tail feathers finished
Tail cone in progress
2020 DUES PAID
Marion, IN MZZ
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09-30-2017, 03:01 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: South Island ,New Zealand
Posts: 77
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From one farmer to another thanks for posting your first flight of the RV 14 . Thanks also for sharing your experienced building tips along the way for us newbies. All the best for your test period.
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09-30-2017, 03:53 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
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So awesome, looks fantastic!!! 12? Wow!
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09-30-2017, 05:39 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
Posts: 2,408
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Glad to hear all went well.
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RV-10 SOLD
RV-14 Flying
AirCam flying
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09-30-2017, 05:41 PM
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Locust Grove, GA
Posts: 2,626
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Congratulations to you!
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 Vic Syracuse
Built RV-4, RV-6, 2-RV-10's, RV-7A, RV-8, Prescott Pusher, Kitfox Model II, Kitfox Speedster, Kitfox 7 Super Sport, Just Superstol, DAR, A&P/IA, EAA Tech Counselor/Flight Advisor, CFII-ASMEL/ASES
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Author "Pre-Buy Guide for Amateur-Built Aircraft"
www.Baselegaviation.com
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09-30-2017, 06:25 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Covington Ohio
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Congratulations
Glad to hear that your first flight went well, Tom. Thanks for all of your tips!
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Covington, OH
RV-14A #140221 Under construction
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10-01-2017, 07:24 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Powder Springs, GA
Posts: 116
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Congratulations!
That's awesome! Congratulations!
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Jared Solomon 
A&P, EAA Technical Counselor
Powder Springs, GA
2020 Dues Paid
RV-14A (N214WJ) - Flying since Sept 2017
RV-7A (N211WJ) Flying since 2009 (SOLD)
RV-7A (N132RD) bought flying 2014 (SOLD)
KPUJ (Silver Comet Field)
Youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/jmsolomon2000
RV-14 Build Log: http://rv14.jaredsolomon.net
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10-01-2017, 07:28 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Ridgeland, SC
Posts: 2,589
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Congrats Tom on another job well done!
Tom
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Tom Swearengen, TS Flightlines LLC, AS Flightlines
Joint Venture with Aircraft Specialty
Teflon Hose Assemblies for Experimentals
Proud Vendor for RV1, Donator to VAF
RV7 Tail Kit Completed, Fuse started-Pay as I go Plan
Ridgeland, SC
www.tsflightlines.com, www.asflightlines.com
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10-01-2017, 08:06 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Alpharetta, Ga
Posts: 212
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Looks Great!
Congrats, and thanks for sharing your first flight video. Every time I see one, it provides motivation to head out to the shop and debur a few more parts!
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