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11-21-2011, 07:08 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Yorktown, VA
Posts: 139
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N810VK flies from the nest!
On Sat, 19 Nov 11 at 0948 at KPHF in Virginia, N810VK took flight on its maiden flight with me at the controls. She flew great with no squawks! It took 8.5 years to get here but I wouldn't trade the building experience for anything. I enjoyed almost every minute of it. My face still hurts from the "RV Grin!"
Thanks to everyone who helped me realize my dream, especially my family and the support of EAA Chapter 339 and Chapter 156 and of course this outstanding website! Now to finish the testing and get it painted!
http://youtu.be/26j8KZkbu60
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Kent Stitt
[size="1"]RV-7A
TMX-IO-360w/ P-Mags, Hartzell CS Prop, Slider,
Dual Garmin G3X Touch w/ GTN-650
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11-21-2011, 07:26 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Ohio
Posts: 1,686
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Congratulations Kent!
Kent,
Great job! That landing looked like a greaser!
Cool video coverage too! Enjoy phase 1 and the next journey you are now embarking on...
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11-21-2011, 07:31 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Utah
Posts: 8,151
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One more asset next door  Congratulations in order Kent! How about a party in your woods some time in the spring? We can talk navigation I still remember celestial 
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11-21-2011, 07:40 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Richmond, VA
Posts: 696
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Congratulations on a job well done. I'm curious who did your airworthiness inspection? I'm hoping I'll need one in 2012 and I'm based at KOFP.
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Don Alexander
Virginia
RV-9A 257SW Purchase Flying - O-320, Dynon D100
RV-9A 702DA (reserved) Finish Kit IOX-340
www.propjock.com
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11-21-2011, 08:53 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: BC Canada
Posts: 216
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Well done!
Congrats. Looked great.
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Mike
RV-6 emp, done-sold,
RV7A QB. Passed pre-cover and sold!
Disclaimer: Everything I say can be presumed to be wrong. Don't try this at home.
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11-21-2011, 09:04 PM
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Moderator, Asst. Line Boy
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Flower Mound, TX
Posts: 1,473
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N810VK Ground Crew
Kent,
Thanks for the huge honor to be part of your ground crew. I don't remember that last time I preflighted an aircraft as thoroughly as I did for Zero Victor Kilo's maiden ascent. You handled it like a real pro, Brother, and your wormanship still impresses me.
And....DANG that 7A really scoots along.
What a motivator to get my fuselage done (the finishing kit arrives next week  ).
One debrief item: No champagne? 
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Sid "Scroll" Mayeux, Col, USAF (ret)
52F NW Regional/Aero Valley Airport, Roanoke TX (home of DR's Van Cave)
"KELLI GIRL" N260KM RV-7A tipper
Catch her on YouTube's "Because I Fly!" channel
Exemption waived.
Proud and grateful 2020 -=VAF=- Contributor
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11-22-2011, 05:50 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Sherrills Ford, NC (Lake norman area)
Posts: 432
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congrats
Great job! Thanks for posting the excellent video. Here is to many happy adventures.
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Bill Fearheiley
Lake Norman, NC (14A)
RV7a N705RP (no longer own)
Contribution in for 2017, money well spent
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11-22-2011, 06:33 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Waukesha, Wisconsin
Posts: 554
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Kent
What a great day. Thanks for letting me be a part of it.
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Paul 'Bugsy' Gardetto, Col, USAF (ret)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Timmerman Field)
N377KG - Flying (250 hrs)
RV-7A, Aerosport O-360, WW200RV
Advanced Flight 5400
Avidyne IFD440
Paint by planeschemer.com
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11-22-2011, 06:37 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Niceville, FL
Posts: 46
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Congrats Kent
Kent,
Awesome!!! Congratulations on a phenomenal job well done. You're living my dream. I know Val's looking forward to her RV grin with you.  Cheers,
George
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11-22-2011, 06:54 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 180
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Congratulations!!!!
Kent,
What can I say! Having seen the aircraft in person, I had no doubt that the maiden voyage would be a fantastic and perfect event.
May you have many happy hours flying that beautiful machine!
Enjoy the test phase.
Regards,
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Jeff Moreau
RV 8A
N888JM/Flying
EAA Technical Counselor
Virginia Beach, VA
Last edited by jeffmoreau : 11-22-2011 at 06:57 AM.
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