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Old 01-15-2013, 11:24 AM
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Default First Flight!

On Sunday January 13, 2013 at 2115Z, N151E fought against gravity and became airborne for the first time. The event occurred 4 ½ years after receiving the tail kit. It flew beautifully as expected. Temps were all normal in the crisp air and the engine ran strong and smooth. It is an all standard build RV9A sporting a Sam James Cowl, Catto 3 blade propeller, Rebuilt O-320, Full Classic Aero Interior, Dual 10” Skyviews and all Garmin stack. Thanks go out to my wife for putting up with me through the project, Russ Dent for all his help with the final assembly at the airport and VAF for lots of good information.
Here is the required RV Grin Picture (Russ Dent photo)
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Old 01-15-2013, 11:56 AM
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Default Congratulations!!

And another fledgling leaves the nest
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Old 01-15-2013, 11:59 AM
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now THERE is an RV grin ! Congratulations.
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Old 01-15-2013, 01:36 PM
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Congratulations Don.....hey if your smile was any bigger...the top of your head would have fallen off!!

YOL BOLSON!
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Old 01-15-2013, 02:07 PM
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No better feeling than that. Congrats.
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Old 01-15-2013, 09:42 PM
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Default Congratulations!

Now let's go flying!! Well, as soon as you catch up on some of those honey-do's.
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Old 01-15-2013, 10:40 PM
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Very nice on. I have been following your build for the year I have been here. I can't wait to see your 9A with big tires! Have fun!
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Old 01-16-2013, 06:57 AM
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Default Nice Job

Looks like a great job Don. Have fun and stay safe in Phase 1. Keep us posted on your testing.
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Old 01-16-2013, 07:18 AM
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Congratulations! I love your paint.
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Old 01-16-2013, 07:24 AM
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Pretty airplane! Congrats
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