Handing out RV Grins
Randall is building a Sonex.
In theory, at least. In practice he's been moving unfinished bits of Sonex kit out of the way in his garage for about a decade. Carried them across two house moves.
One of his friends in his support network hooked him up with me, suggested he could do with some inspiration.
Morning 2-ship with Glenn: First confirmed appearance of Randall's RV Grin during climb-out.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/eJ8UpKqKnZYASoHB6
Return to base, formation landing at YSBK.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/gub2xrxFVE2HjYXTA
Four other RVs arrived - Mal, Pete, Ryan, Brayden, Martin. Kevin and Lee came by road. Quick trip to the supermarket to acquire supplies to grill-up an impromptu hangar BBQ.
Lots of folks asking Randall about his build, handing out advice, and giving him a kick up the butt to get 'er done.
With six RVs and six formation-rated pilots, a plan was hatched to do a 6-ship "delta" formation pass up the runway at Warnervale (YWVA) at 500' AGL. Briefing, dirt-dance, then light-up and taxi for six-ship departure to the North from the centre runway.
Glenn got an SMS enroute from a friend on the ground who noticed six airplanes flying over his house and wondered if it was us. The flying school at Warnervale got on the CTAF and gave kudos for being tight, symmetrical, and making a good noise. If you want to get noticed, fly with friends
We all separated on the way home. Randall and I continued by ourselves for some acro west of Sydney, a look-see on the way past Wedderburn, and a return to base via TWRN.
My aim for the day was to hand out inspiration. I think we did that. He's been reminded that he's on the hook for giving me a flight in his Sonex. Just get on with it, man!
- mark