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Old 04-24-2011, 05:44 PM
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Default First flight N127MH

Well the winds and weather finally cooperated yesterday for me to take it up for the first flight Family and friends were there to make the occasion very special for all involved. Engine temps were a little higher than my liking but hopefully they will start to settle down with a few more hours of breaking in.

I'm very happy to be a part of this fine group of individuals and want to thank everyone for helping me out along the way.

For those of you getting close to flying you own project, please at least consider getting some transition training before you go up. I did mine with Alex De Dominicis at RVtraining.com here south of Dallas. I have flown a few different airplanes in the past but it wasn't until after the training that I realized just how much I needed it. Even though I fly for a living, it had been 5 years since flying an RV-4 that I owned. Thanks again Alex.

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Couple of pictures:





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Old 04-24-2011, 05:54 PM
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Very nice!!! Congrats...what a feeling that must be.
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Old 04-24-2011, 05:56 PM
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Congrats on a job well done. My first flight was a even 2 hours at 25 squared. Right in the middle of that, all the temps fell 10 degrees. Hang in there, yours will to. They will also fall some more when you install yoru gear leg fairings and wheel pants. Expect your speed to increase at least 20 MPH.
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Old 04-24-2011, 06:33 PM
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Default Great job

Nothing better than building your own airplane! Enjoy it lots and good job!


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Old 04-24-2011, 06:36 PM
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Way cool! can't wait to get there.
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Old 04-24-2011, 06:36 PM
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Congrats Marc! Very motivational!
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Old 04-24-2011, 07:59 PM
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Default Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!

GOOD JOB!!!!

It only gets better
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Old 04-24-2011, 08:37 PM
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Thanks everyone, it feels really good
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Old 04-25-2011, 06:59 AM
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Default Congratulations.....

...also for the wisdom to get transition training, even tho' you're a professional pilot!

Enjoy,
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Old 04-25-2011, 07:20 AM
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Default Congrats!

Good going, Marc>
It's got to be an awesome feeling.
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