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08-20-2015, 06:48 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Highland Village, TX
Posts: 1,519
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First flight today
I did my first flight today in my RV-12. It took a lot longer to build than I expected. About 20 months, working on it about 30 hours a week. Of course fully priming everything with Azko and painting the interior with JetFlex added at least 30% to the overall build time.
Many thanks to my brother who was my quality control through out the build process. His knowledge and assistance was (and continues to be) extremely valuable.
Also, thanks to John Albury for his excellent transition training. After John's training, I felt very confident doing the first flight.
Ground and Air-to-Air pics to follow, but here's a shot of the Dual Garmin display.
I still have to install the interior and do the wheel pants but at least I can have fun flying while I'm working on really getting her finished.
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Rick Aronow,
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Flying 7A Slider;
RV-12 SOLD
Highland Village,TX
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08-20-2015, 06:52 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Dallas area
Posts: 10,761
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AND, I got to train 3 new FAA inspectors while doing his aircraft.
CONGRATULATIONS on your first flight.
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Mel Asberry, DAR since the last century.
EAA Flight Advisor/Tech Counselor, Friend of the RV-1
Recipient of Tony Bingelis Award and Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award
USAF Vet, High School E-LSA Project Mentor.
RV-6 Flying since 1993 (sold)
<rvmel(at)icloud.com>
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08-20-2015, 06:57 PM
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unqualified unfluencer
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Highland Village, TX
Posts: 4,086
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slo mo vid of takeoff
Many congrats Rick! Here's the slo mo video of your first take off, taken as you went by my taxiway.
v/r,
dr
https://youtu.be/HfeCKW4klxQ
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08-20-2015, 07:55 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 2,818
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Feels great, doesn't it! Congratulations!
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08-20-2015, 08:00 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Garden City Texas
Posts: 878
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Hey, I think I saw that bird running Saturday! It was nice to meet you and Congrats Rick!
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08-20-2015, 08:29 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Texas, Fort Worth
Posts: 1,237
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John
RV12 N1212K
Flying Since June 2010
1020 Hours as of 9/30/2017 
Johnrv12@icloud.com
RV14 Wing, arrived and building at Rdog's new Hanger at 16X
S/N 140014 
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08-20-2015, 08:39 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Highland Village, TX
Posts: 1,519
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Love the videos & air-to-air. Thanks
I just watched the video & saw John's air-to-air shots. Neither of these photo shoots were pre-arranged, I just got lucky!
Watching the slo mo take-off was cool. I think I did a pretty good job if I may say so myself.
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Rick Aronow,
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Flying 7A Slider;
RV-12 SOLD
Highland Village,TX
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08-20-2015, 08:52 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Ponte Vedra, FL
Posts: 1,471
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Your panel is identical to mine. You're gonna love the G3X system. Enjoy your RV-12
TB
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08-20-2015, 09:21 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: La Feria Texas
Posts: 3,822
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I would like to add my congratulations Rick, looking good!
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08-20-2015, 09:27 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Georgetown, TX
Posts: 396
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Congrats, Rick.
I've been flying my 12 for almost 1 year now and really like it. I just added wheel fairings. The economy and performance are very satisfying.
Paint is next...
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Deene Ogden.
N399AD RV-12...flying
N299AD RV8 QB, IO-390X, BA prop...SOLD
N199AD One Design...SOLD
N99AD BD4, flew for 22 years...SOLD
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