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First flight, N456HL

hlangebro

hlangebro

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I did the first and second flight on Tuesday. All went well, with some minor issues, such as high (425F) cylinder temp during climb, even with the cowl flap fully open. Transponder didnt work properly and the OAT was intermittent, but apart from that everything was great!
Cylinder temps were find during level flight, around 370-390 depending on how much the flap was open!

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151678314236469&set=vb.562601468&type=2&theater

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That Zuckerberg thing didn't work but congratulations anyway. Enjoy your RV you worked hard to get her in the air!
 
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two throttles or only one on the left side?

videos worked for me too. Do you have 2 throttle knobs in there? It looks like a throttle knob on the left side of the panel (which you used for take off) and also in the center of the panel next to the mixture and prop? I guess the black knob in the center grouping could be carb heat??

I just watched the video again and saw the center black knob go in as you pushed the throttle knob on the left side of the panel. I like that!
 
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blueflyer said:
I just watched the video again and saw the center black knob go in as you pushed the throttle knob on the left side of the panel. I like that!
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And so do I! This is what I've had in my head since the start. How are your throttles synced up? Any build log photos of it?
 
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Congratulations Håkan.

Glad my demo flight led you in to the wonderful world of RV's. I'm sure you'll have fun with your new toy.

Fly Safe,
Laird
 
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Hi Laird,
Indeed, your demo flight was the thing that stuck in my head. I will never forget how much fun it was! Thanks!

Hakan
 
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