First flight RV-4

Today I did the first flight of my RV4 VH-FOU, and I still have the RV grin hours later.
It wasn't a perfect day for the first flight because the cloud base was about 3000', so I had to be careful with the approach to stalls. The plane flew beautifully except for CHTs being a bit high, reduce power and lower the nose and it was OK.
After flying a Corby Starlet for 11 years it was easy to change mounts. The RV is probably easier than the Corby especially in the flare where I could still see ahead, and on the ground there is no need to weave to avoid the house in the middle of the strip.
I just hope all my landings are as good as the first one, the first time I have used flaps for years.

Goodonya Mate

Outstanding Yen. Be safe in phase 1 and keep us posted.

ps I love the -4. Got a ride from a very earlier builder of one, many years ago, and would have built one myself only my better half refuses to " sit behind me". She just doesn't understand.

Congrats mate

Hope you'll post some photos soon

from your fellow Queenslander (wonder if your colour scheme is maroon?)

Peter

Congrats!

Congratulations. I'm an -8 driver, but I'm a huge fan of the -4.

Congrats to you !!!
Enjoy phase 1, hope to be able to see your plane when you get down towards YCAB some day.

I was going to insert a picture, but can't see how to do it.

Well Done

Hey,

Really well done I hope to do the first flight in my 4 soon.