hydroguy2
Well Known Member
Grandson Austin was the first helper on kit# 72908. He helped me dimple the rudder back in 2007
Then was instrumental in testing the panel layout mockup
I remember this day, he came over and said. "if we're going to fly this thing, we better put the wings on"...so 20 minutes later, the 2 of us had both wing hanging.
Work, school, distance and weather conspired against us. Today they came up for the weekend and the wind died down tonight. So Austin got to fly in N155BK. It was too bumpy for a high speed run, so we went low and headed north to the Elk winter range. We saw about 400 head from 500agl, he thought that was cool as he gets to hunt this year.
A little calmer on the way back and Austin got some stick time. 5 yrs since his first time flying a 172, he finally gets his first time in an RV, one he helped build! I snapped this pic and told him it looks like he pee'd himself. Great evening flight with the kid. Tomorrow maybe more.
Then was instrumental in testing the panel layout mockup
I remember this day, he came over and said. "if we're going to fly this thing, we better put the wings on"...so 20 minutes later, the 2 of us had both wing hanging.
Work, school, distance and weather conspired against us. Today they came up for the weekend and the wind died down tonight. So Austin got to fly in N155BK. It was too bumpy for a high speed run, so we went low and headed north to the Elk winter range. We saw about 400 head from 500agl, he thought that was cool as he gets to hunt this year.
A little calmer on the way back and Austin got some stick time. 5 yrs since his first time flying a 172, he finally gets his first time in an RV, one he helped build! I snapped this pic and told him it looks like he pee'd himself. Great evening flight with the kid. Tomorrow maybe more.