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Old 09-27-2014, 09:42 PM
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Default "My" first flight!

Today the dream is fully realized! ?I? flew my plane!

The weather was beautiful, I flew about 6 circuits with Jeff Point in his RV-6 and the landings were clicking together. We decided I was ready, so I went flying!

Flew about a half an hour, did a few practice circuits at altitude to adjust to the airplane a bit then headed back to 57C.

It was the worst landing of the day, but it all worked out.

I owe much gratitude to Jeff for making the first flights on my airplane and for helping to prepare me. I hope to pay it forward one day.

Thank you Jeff!

Video here. Please excuse the lousy video resolution. It was done in high def, but I don't understand the youtube thing. Sometimes it uploads in low res and I have no idea why.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CroY...ature=youtu.be

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Old 09-27-2014, 10:01 PM
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Sweet, Congratulations! Welcome to the RV-8 flying club!
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Old 09-27-2014, 10:03 PM
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Congratulations, now the adventure begins!
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Old 09-28-2014, 07:47 AM
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Default Congratulations

Congratulations. Sweet.
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Old 09-29-2014, 06:34 AM
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Congrats Jesse, only airplane I've ever owned that I want to keep.
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Old 09-29-2014, 06:53 AM
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Congratulations Jesse!
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Old 09-29-2014, 07:18 AM
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Good job Jesse! Enjoy your RV.
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Old 09-29-2014, 09:28 AM
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Sweet! The Hobbs meter on the Van's site is spinning like a slot machine. Enjoy your airplane.
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Old 09-29-2014, 11:15 AM
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Default First Flight

Congratulations Jesse!
Now the real fun begins.
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Old 09-29-2014, 11:46 AM
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Congratulations! Enjoy the plane!!
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