Michael Burbidge
Well Known Member
In the Preview Plans under "Flight Testing" it is suggested that the first flight be conducted on a runway at least 3000' in length. The closest 3000' runway to my home is 1 1/2 hours away. The field where I current fly out of is 1/2 hour away. It has a 2000' runway with a 500' grass overrun.
If I decide to build an RV I could do most of the construction in my 3-car garage, but final assembly would have to be at the field. I'm not sure if I'd ever finish if I had to drive 1 1/2 hours to the hangar while doing the final construction.
Two questions: What percentage of the construction has to be done at the field? How many hours? And would you consider first flight and subsequent flight testing on a 2000' foot runway with a 500' grass overrun area?
If I decide to build an RV I could do most of the construction in my 3-car garage, but final assembly would have to be at the field. I'm not sure if I'd ever finish if I had to drive 1 1/2 hours to the hangar while doing the final construction.
Two questions: What percentage of the construction has to be done at the field? How many hours? And would you consider first flight and subsequent flight testing on a 2000' foot runway with a 500' grass overrun area?