[Gsuit]

Yesterday afternoon I finally got to start the engine. I think, for me, this is the tipping point where I feel I've transitioned from having a project that will one day be an airplane, to having an airplane that will one day fly.

Here's the YouTube video, if you're interested. I know there are a million of these "first start" videos out there - but I just got a new MacBook Pro, so I couldn't resist

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoX4KEXVuFo

 

[mannanj]

Start

Congratulations! Feels good doesn't it!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[sportpilot]

video

Hey, I love that video. Congratulations and keep them coming. What a beautiful job on that spinner too.

 

[cjensen]

Clayton, that's one of the better 'first start' video's out there! I like how you put the info along the botttom as commentary. Great work!!

 

[Jekyll]

I've heard you can damage the airframe by running the engine without the wing tips installed

Jealous Jekyll

 

[FredMagare]

I've heard you can damage the airframe by running the engine without the wing tips installed

Jealous Jekyll

HA! That cracks me up!

 

[Captain_John]

Clay, way to go! Nice job on the start and the documentation!

All in all, only squawk was an upside down mag switch? Not bad at all!

I would have shut the slider window in the truck first, though!

CJ