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Old 05-22-2011, 06:41 PM
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Default N145RV: First Flight

N145RV became an airplane Friday 13th. First 2 flights today of 40 min each.
My first flights in a 10 also. These things are sweet. Landings are eversoft.

Waiting for clearance


Big Sandy 28 departure


Snug on the ramp at Pinedale
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Old 05-22-2011, 07:28 PM
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Congratulations! A great feeling to have all that work come to a flying airplane.

cheers,
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Old 05-22-2011, 07:39 PM
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Impressive cockpit Dave! Happy Phase One to you!
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Old 05-22-2011, 08:11 PM
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Great job, nice plane, great panel.Seems like MGL won you over. Enjoy your plane. Not much better than having a brand new plane sitting there waiting for you and the weather getting perfect. Enjoy
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Old 05-22-2011, 08:27 PM
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Congrats, Dave!!! Great job on the plane and getting her in the air. Should be a great time for many years. Stay safe and enjoy.
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Old 05-22-2011, 10:03 PM
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Congrats!! Your going to love that airplane! Like your panel as well, I think MGL makes a good product.
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Old 05-23-2011, 08:14 AM
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Default N145RV: First Flight

Congratulations!

Looks like you did a great job building the plane.

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Old 05-23-2011, 09:57 AM
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Default Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good job on the fledging of your bird.

Nice panel, how about a guided tour??



Did you do the panel yourself?? How about the interior??

Keep on grinnin
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Old 05-23-2011, 10:04 AM
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Quote:
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Every now and then someone comes along with a panel that just makes you gaze with amazement!!

This panel should the Poster Child for MGL.
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Old 05-23-2011, 12:34 PM
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Well doen Dave!!
Everytime you fly this beast you will love it a bit more
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