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Old 10-18-2008, 09:00 PM
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Default Sky Pig II Flies
Today, my RV 7A (affectionately named by my RV Friends) as Sky Pig II flew for the first time. Doug Weiler was our most capable test pilot and Tom Berge was my tech advisor and building mentor. I was amply helped for the past four years and 11 months by Pete Howell and Alex Peterson. It truly does take a village to build an airplane. At least that was the case for me. According to Doug, it flew straight and true with no bad tendencies. With the exception of slightly high oil temperatures and an intermittent bug in the Chelton EFIS, all went well. Thanks again to everyone for all your help in answering my seemingly endless questions. Whoopie, it really flew.



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Old 10-18-2008, 09:10 PM
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Congratulations Bernie!

I guess this means that the "Anoka Guest Hangar" is now full with a third permanent RV resident....oh well, as long as it's an RV, we're happy for you!

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Old 10-18-2008, 09:23 PM
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Congrats Debbie and Bernie!

The plane looks great! Here are a few more pics of the wonderful day.

Bernie and DAR Tim Mahoney



Bernie tells Test Pilot Doug Weiler to keep the shiny side up



Holy Cowl - It might just fly!



Hug for the builder..........



Hug for the Pilot..............



Pearl Paint makes a beautiful bird



RV Rush Hour - Bernie's 7A, Alex's 6A, and my 9A



A great day for the MN Wing and especially the Weiss family!!!
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Old 10-18-2008, 10:32 PM
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Total Porkformance from Van's and "The Village"



Minimum Panel.....



Flies Just Great!!!



“The Village” - Alex Peterson, Bernie Weiss, Pete Howell, Tom Berge, and Doug Weiler



Here is the entire set of pictures:
http://picasaweb.google.com/wes.jess...DBFirstFlight#
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Old 10-19-2008, 07:18 AM
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Bernie, Congratulations and may the Bonanza gas pump fears be a distant memory! What a beautiful bird.


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Congratulations Bernie!

I guess this means that the "Anoka Guest Hangar" is now full with a third permanent RV resident....oh well, as long as it's an RV, we're happy for you!

Paul
Rumor has it that "Sky Pig I" (aka Bonanza) is so ashamed that it will be moving to another local airport soon...
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Old 10-19-2008, 10:05 AM
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Big Thumbs Up! Nice looking bird. Er, pig.

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Old 10-19-2008, 12:27 PM
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Does Sky Pig II have lipstick?

Nice plane! Great Panel!
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Old 10-20-2008, 05:36 AM
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Congratulations Bernie!!!!!
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Old 10-20-2008, 05:53 AM
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Congratulations Bernie!!! She'll class up the ramp for the EAU breakfast club! ...just a gorgeous plane Bernie!

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Old 10-20-2008, 06:01 AM
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Congrats Bernie - looks great!
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