Another motivational First Flight video

[ShadesOfGray]

Yeah, I know, I was just saying it looked like overcontrolling.

[teookie]

Maybe (most likely) I'm ignorant, but what is the point of this aileron test? If they line up and center correctly while on the ground (quick visual check), and move the proper direction with the stick (also a quick ground check), why wouldn't they work in the air? The only thing I can think of is some kind of load induced binding.

Worth checking vigorously 10' off the deck on the first flight? I guess so since the test pilot has so much experience...

[BlackRV7]

As we fast forward, that just might be me now

As I get closer to finishing my 40 hours, I'll post a detailed thread on thoughts, likes, wants, really no squawks to speak of so far.

Trust me, there are no dislikes at this point.....unless you figure in my inability to properly use them alerans, alarems, allarins, oh, heck them turny thangs that make the airplane turn and stuff Well, then again, that uppy/downy thing on the back of the aeroprane and come to thik of it that thar rubber thang you move within yer feet, besides that I think I got this thang figered out.

Mark at the Possum Factory, watch out I'm heading your way shortly!!

As you can tell, I've had too much tax season, bring on April 16th.

Keep pounding gang, these airplanes are a BLAST!!

[BlackRV7]

Well, don't know who you are since you didn't sign your post and I'll not speak for Kahuna except to relay the following: Mike has followed my build and had seen the airplane prior to first flight. Before he would fly it, he flew in on Friday evening for an inspection. He wanted all inspection panels removed, cowl off, flashlight, inspections mirror, rear baggage panel removed to see the bellcrank. One of Mike's statements was, he realized some things could go wrong but didn't want anything to go wrong with the control surfaces. He was adamant about this issue. Remember, in the last 6-8 months or so, while Mike was doing a test flight, he had to shut the engine down and dead stick the first flight airplane to a safe airport landing. Once again, perform your initial flight per your test plan. That is what we did, we flew it according to agreed upon flight parameters and were satisfied with the results. Once again, plan what you are going to fly and fly what you planned.

Originally Posted by teookie

Maybe (most likely) I'm ignorant, but what is the point of this aileron test? The only thing I can think of is some kind of load induced binding.
Worth checking vigorously 10' off the deck on the first flight? I guess so since the test pilot has so much experience...