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01-31-2018, 06:49 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Central IL
Posts: 5,516
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Thanks Guys !!
It is still a thrill even after all the years of building.
Vlad: Yep I will be gathering some (all kinds) data, so I will surely not go away. I have to follow your lead with some trips and reports. Junior version of course.
Merrill: I have begun with the tall rudder, it was just easier and I trained with it. Once the performance is settled and some spin tests done, then the short rudder will be installed. The plan is to enter Phase II with the short one.
Krea: Sorting out the precise test plan for plenum pressure recovery testing. I am still not used to the high thrust at throttle on, but it does not seem to have as much gyroscopic force on tail lift.. Team Aerodynamics guys report it helps in aero maneuvers, like over the top of a loop.
Bret: Yes it really looks it's size in that picture. Huge cord. When spinning the engine in the hangar with the starter- it made quite a breeze.
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Bill
RV-7
Lord Kelvin:
“I often say that when you can measure what you are speaking about,
and express it in numbers, you know something about it; but when you
cannot measure it, when you cannot express it in numbers, your knowledge
is of a meager and unsatisfactory kind.”
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01-31-2018, 08:40 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Oceanside, California
Posts: 106
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Wow! Great job!
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Ben
2019 dues paid.
RV7 empennage acquired and the "journey" has officially begun. Wings are here!
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02-01-2018, 05:19 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Trento, northern Italy
Posts: 622
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"Bill, The life won't be the same." (Vlad)
For sure !
Congratulation !
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02-01-2018, 05:40 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Bennington, Vermont USA
Posts: 1,301
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Congratulations!
Good looking plane. Enjoy it. And well done, you have earned the smile!
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Jim Sharkey
RV6 YO360-A1A
Flying Since 2009
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02-01-2018, 07:08 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Posts: 1,230
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Nice
Bill,
Congrats on First Flight!
Great Picture too.
I see your James Cowl as well. Always prettier than the stock. 
Enjoy phase one!
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Bob Martin
RV-6, 0-360 Hartzell C/S, Tip up, 1200+TT
James extended cowl/plenum, induction, -8VS and Rudder. TSFlightline hoses. Oregon Aero leather seats.
D100-KMD150-660-TT ADI2- AS air/oil seperator. Vetterman exhaust with turndown tips.
Louisa, Virginia KLKU N94TB
Last edited by Bob Martin : 02-01-2018 at 08:01 AM.
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02-01-2018, 07:37 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Mahomet, Illinois
Posts: 2,195
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FanTAStic! So VERY happy for you! I look forward to any and all reports from you during Phase I. Even more, I look forward to seeing you at our local IL fly-in eateries!
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Terry Ruprecht
RV-9A Tip-up; IO-320 D2A
S. James cowl/plenum
(Dues paid thru Nov '18)
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02-01-2018, 10:28 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Battleground
Posts: 4,348
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Way to go! No feeling quite like flying the bird you built for the first time.
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Smart People do Stupid things all the time. I know, I've seen me do'em.
RV6 - Builder/Flying
Bucker Jungmann
Fiat G.46 -(restoration in progress, if I have enough life left in me)
RV1 - Proud Pilot.
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02-01-2018, 10:32 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Edson, Alberta, Canada
Posts: 483
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Congratulations
Looking good!
Maybe there is hope for my First flight yet!
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Dave Cobb
[color="Red"]=VAF=2019 Donation - and a bit extra for great work![/COLOR="blue"]
Empennage RV 7 - Tipper
Wings complete
Dynon installed and running
Fuse closer to completion, Canopy complete
AME reviewed and repaired O-320-Lyc installed
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02-01-2018, 11:16 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Bettendorf, IA
Posts: 140
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Nice job
That?s awesome Bill. Congratulations!!!!
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Charlie Hammes
RV-8, N525RV Flying
RV-8, N208CH in process
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02-01-2018, 12:00 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Carmel, IN
Posts: 38
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Congratulations Bill, and safe flying to you during Phase I and beyond!!
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Rich Aquino
CH-53E Pilot, USMC
RV-6 Flying (Aspiring Builder)
Indianapolis, IN (KMQJ)
VAF Dues Gladly Paid Despite the Waiver! Thanks Doug!
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