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PH-MNX First Flight (RV-7)

Mnemonics

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Hi,

After four years of building-fun, it's now time to get some flying-fun.
Initially I planned five years to build my RV-7, but the Corona lockdowns
in the Netherlands saved me a lot of commute time, which I could spent
on my RV.

Since I've never flown an RV-7 and only have 80 hours (65 Cessna 150,
15 in a Cub for tailwheel conversion), I thought it might be prudent to ask
a retired Dutch Airforce pilot (who also flies an RV-7), with me on my first flight.

Oh also, this is the first RV-7 in the Netherlands with a ULPower 520iSA
engine. It's a really light 6-cylinder engine with a lot of power.
I had to shift the engine forward (and extend tho cowl) to get the CG right.

Here's the first flight of PH-MNX.
https://youtu.be/0CXRdksgESo

The Grin at the end says it all!
20220106_1131.jpg
 
Congrats Marcel, yet another Euro-RV to take to the air :D

Nice paint scheme, and what a GRIN!
Read about your powerplant. We have an -8 flying over here with a ULPower UL520i, also had to lengthen the nose somewhat, you probably even know the aircraft (HB-YES).
Anyway, time for you to reap the profits from your time and expenses, enjoy :)
 
congratulations Marcel

Hi,

After four years of building-fun, it's now time to get some flying-fun.
Initially I planned five years to build my RV-7, but the Corona lockdowns
in the Netherlands saved me a lot of commute time, which I could spent
on my RV.

Since I've never flown an RV-7 and only have 80 hours (65 Cessna 150,
15 in a Cub for tailwheel conversion), I thought it might be prudent to ask
a retired Dutch Airforce pilot (who also flies an RV-7), with me on my first flight.

Oh also, this is the first RV-7 in the Netherlands with a ULPower 520iSA
engine. It's a really light 6-cylinder engine with a lot of power.
I had to shift the engine forward (and extend tho cowl) to get the CG right.

Here's the first flight of PH-MNX.
https://youtu.be/0CXRdksgESo

The Grin at the end says it all!
20220106_1131.jpg

Marcel,
You look so happy and you should. Your plane looks beautiful.
Was the photo taken after the 1st flight?
Daddyman
 
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