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Old 03-28-2007, 09:15 PM
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Default First flight(s)
Two days ago a test pilot took my humble assortment of aluminum parts and rivets into the air for the first time on a very successful flight. It was great the first flight went smoothly, and I'm very glad I had an experienced hand do it. However, nothing compares to taking the plane up myself for the first time this morning. She takes off like a rocket and is incredibly fun to fly!







More (long-winded) details and pictures on my site for those interested.
http://www.dualrudder.com/rv7

Thanks to the RV community for all the help over the last 3.5 years and 2200 hours of construction.

Dave
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Old 03-28-2007, 09:24 PM
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Congrats and see your already changed you status to flying! Now you only have two and half weeks to fly your time off and make it to Sun-N-Fun! Hopefully I can change my status to flying in the next two to three months.
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Old 03-28-2007, 11:06 PM
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Default Congrats
Hi Dave,

Great job. I've been waiting to hear your announcement. Have fun and fly safe.
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Old 03-28-2007, 11:39 PM
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Default Awsome Dave
Congrats! Much fun ahead for you.
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Old 03-29-2007, 04:56 AM
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Excellent job Dave. Been following your site and you have a great ship there. Have fun, fly safe and all that. Hope you make it out to the east coast someday.
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Old 03-29-2007, 05:24 AM
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Now that is an RV grin! Congratulations on your first flight. These reports give the rest of us still pounding rivets the hope that we will one day be done. Fly safe and enjoy the plane!
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Old 03-29-2007, 05:29 AM
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Go Dave!!!!! Couldn't be more pleased to start the day by reading this.

Best always,
Doug
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Old 03-29-2007, 06:54 AM
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Default Congrats!
Congratulations! I've been following your progress on your web page. It's just great to see your plane fly so well after all your hard work.

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Old 03-29-2007, 08:51 AM
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Congratulations Dave!!!

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Old 03-29-2007, 09:44 AM
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Default Absolutely.......!
You have just joined a very elite group of people who've built and flown their own airplane!!

Just wait 'til you get the leg fairings and pants on....whoosh 16-18 extra MPH and another 200 FPM or more!

Great..
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