Champ
Well Known Member
The weather finally improved enough to go for first flights combined with engine break in this weekend. All in all got in 6.6 hr with air under the tires. We have a friend who is also a test pilot in the certified world do the honours. He is also an RV-3 owner and has experience in the 6 & 8A and a lot of other stuff. His reputation is that if there is the slightest snag he will find it. I'm glad to say his list was short and mostly minor. It flew straight, stalled clean & straight, handled like an 8 should, and ran very smooth.
Son started his check out. Mine will start after I shift the ground adjustable rudder pedals aft to make up for my lack of height.
Here is the first flight video. Sorry the wind noise messes with the beautiful sound from the IO-375 four pipe.
https://youtu.be/uw6xU-Qbxls
Son started his check out. Mine will start after I shift the ground adjustable rudder pedals aft to make up for my lack of height.
Here is the first flight video. Sorry the wind noise messes with the beautiful sound from the IO-375 four pipe.
https://youtu.be/uw6xU-Qbxls