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Old 02-25-2014, 06:46 PM
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Default N996S First Flight






After 21.5 months of work, a new RV-10. Flys like a dream and lands not quite like a -6A. Thanks to Mike Seager for working with me Sunday to learn how to land these things. They do take a systematic landing approach compared to their smaller versions.

Quick build wings, slo build fues. Interior mostly by Aerosport and Flightline interiors. Interior is painted with Zolatone and makes a very light finish. Panel is 10" and 7" Skyviews, Dynon radio and PAR100EX for second radio and intercom with room for the latest Garmin 650 below the 7" screen later. Homemade plenum. Empty weight was 1624 on the EAA chapters digital scales.

First flight had one issue with a radio and the normal high cylinder temperatures. Second flight the engine was showing good signs of breaking in.

Will fly a lot this summer in an unpainted state, paint can wait til next winter.
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HP-18 5596S flying since '89
RV-10 996S flying since 2014, quick build wing and slow build fues., - dual Skyviews with complete system, two radio and not much else. Interior completely finished with Zolatone. CF plenum. 1624 lbs, FLYING after a 21.5 month build.
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Old 02-25-2014, 06:55 PM
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Congratulations Bruce! Now the fun begins!
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Old 02-25-2014, 07:34 PM
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Default Congratulations!


You looked like everything was going well. Enjoy your hard-earned rewards.
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Old 02-25-2014, 07:44 PM
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Default first flight
Wow that was a quick completion. I am 20 months in and have just finished the cowling fit up. Avionics and wiring is done. You must have worked on this full time.

good luck flying off the time.
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Old 02-25-2014, 08:00 PM
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Greta build time! Congratulations and enjoy Phase 1!
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Old 02-25-2014, 08:27 PM
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Congrats Bruce. Let the grin begin

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Old 02-25-2014, 09:56 PM
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Quick? - I'll say! Think I've been working on the door fit for that long.......

Add my congratulations.
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Old 02-25-2014, 11:26 PM
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Default Congratulations!!
Bruce, big congrats on the new fledgling
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Old 02-25-2014, 11:59 PM
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Congrats Bruce. I think there will be a number of new -10's in the skies above Oregon this summer! I hope mine is one of them Enjoy your new baby.
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Old 02-26-2014, 10:13 AM
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Default Congrats!
Wow - squashing that little green monster. How about a few more pics of the interior/panel??? Inquiring minds like those juicy details!
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