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Old 04-14-2015, 09:00 AM
Michael Henning Michael Henning is offline
 
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Default First flight

RV-4, SN#2750 (N654ML) took flight on Apr 12, 2015. It flew great and the engine/prop ran great as well. It was off in a flash and I climbed out at 115kts, at 2500 fpm. Oil temp was a little low, so I will restrict some air there, and oil pressure needs to be increased a little. Stalls were clean with a nice warning and recovered right away. After 30 minutes I made a perfect landing (super ez to land it) on video.

I have about 5 years of building spread out over 25 years..... ouch, but well worth it.I have cowl off and going through the engine checking everything again, as well as control linkages and hope to fly again today.
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Old 04-14-2015, 09:03 AM
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Talking Congratulations!

Great accomplishment and perseverance! Now we want some pictures, or it did not happen.

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Old 04-14-2015, 09:04 AM
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That's pretty cool Mike!! Way to go!
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Old 04-14-2015, 09:34 AM
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Minus strobes, N number (2" on VS) and data plate.
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Old 04-14-2015, 09:52 AM
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Looks great, congrats!!
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Old 04-14-2015, 10:05 AM
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That is so nice Mike. Congratulations from a fellow long time builder.
You give me hope!
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Old 04-14-2015, 10:20 AM
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Congratulations! What a great feeling that is!
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Old 04-14-2015, 11:08 AM
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Congrats on hanging in there for 25 years, Mike, and finally flying your project.
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Old 04-14-2015, 12:01 PM
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Nice looking -4, Mike!

Congrats on the first flight, well done.
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Old 04-14-2015, 12:06 PM
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Default Congratulations!!

Mike, huge congrats on getting done with the 4
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