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Clear Springs HS (TX)
1st Flight / RV-12iS N922EN s/n: 121088
5-27-2019
On this beautiful Memorial Day, Bruce Bohannon, Eagle's Nest Director and professional test pilot, conducted the first flight on Clear Springs HS 5th RV-12 build; RV-12iS N922EN s/n:121088. To the credit of an outstanding mentor team, David Grover, Kirk Taylor, and Roger Elder, and a highly motivated team of PLTW Aerospace Engineering students, Bruce reported the test flight as "All Aces... No Squaks". Following are a few photos from today's first flight. The "inaugural first flight" party will take place when phase-1 is completed; planning for later this week.
Related VAF Thread >> HERE
Bruce - Reviewing aircraft performance numbers and test card
"Yes, Ernie... I'm ready..."
All good... ready for taxi
1st Take-off roll
Slipping the surly bonds of earth for the 1st time
Flight Report - "All Aces... No Squaks"
Clear Springs HS (TX)
1st Flight / RV-12iS N922EN s/n: 121088
5-27-2019
On this beautiful Memorial Day, Bruce Bohannon, Eagle's Nest Director and professional test pilot, conducted the first flight on Clear Springs HS 5th RV-12 build; RV-12iS N922EN s/n:121088. To the credit of an outstanding mentor team, David Grover, Kirk Taylor, and Roger Elder, and a highly motivated team of PLTW Aerospace Engineering students, Bruce reported the test flight as "All Aces... No Squaks". Following are a few photos from today's first flight. The "inaugural first flight" party will take place when phase-1 is completed; planning for later this week.
Related VAF Thread >> HERE
Bruce - Reviewing aircraft performance numbers and test card
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"Yes, Ernie... I'm ready..."
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All good... ready for taxi
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1st Take-off roll
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Slipping the surly bonds of earth for the 1st time
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Flight Report - "All Aces... No Squaks"
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