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Old 07-04-2014, 06:12 PM
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Truly amazed at how easy this started for the first time. Dual impulse mags must help. Superior XP O-320 D1A

Video here
http://youtu.be/Fvy2Wdiyb2E

Thanks to Bruceh for manning the extinguisher
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Old 07-04-2014, 06:16 PM
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Derek, congrats on bringing the beast to life
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Old 07-04-2014, 06:22 PM
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That was way too easy. Started right up and ran strong.

I was glad to be there to "help".



First flight should be real soon now.
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Old 07-04-2014, 07:28 PM
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Congrats Derek,
Almost there now. Let me know if you need a chase plane!

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Old 07-04-2014, 07:58 PM
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Great progress, not as much smoke as this one, but same procedure.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftDwkyZb7a4

Keep the progress going!
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