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Old 11-21-2011, 07:08 PM
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Default 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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Old 11-21-2011, 07:26 PM
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Default 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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Old 11-21-2011, 07:31 PM
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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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Old 11-21-2011, 07:40 PM
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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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Old 11-21-2011, 08:53 PM
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Default Well done!

Congrats. Looked great.
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Old 11-21-2011, 09:04 PM
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Default 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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Old 11-22-2011, 05:50 AM
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Default congrats

Great job! Thanks for posting the excellent video. Here is to many happy adventures.
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Old 11-22-2011, 06:33 AM
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Kent

What a great day. Thanks for letting me be a part of it.
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Old 11-22-2011, 06:37 AM
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Smile 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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Old 11-22-2011, 06:54 AM
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Default 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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