First Flight: Alan Bumbaugh’s RV-7A | Shawnee, OK RV-7A #73672

[DeltaRomeo]

Alan Bumbaugh's RV-7A - Van's Aircraft Total Performance RV Kit Planes

Alan Bumbaugh just flew his brightly painted RV-7A. Here’s the story: I’ve finished eating the elephant. On October 10, 2025, kit number 73672, N287M, under the guidance of my mentor and additional pilot Jim Harris, lifted off for the first time. Initially a short hop to 25 feet altitude and...

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[wirejock]

Congratulations! Someone else is a fan of yellow!

 

[Flyjon57]

Alan Bumbaugh's RV-7A - Van's Aircraft Total Performance RV Kit Planes

Alan Bumbaugh just flew his brightly painted RV-7A. Here’s the story: I’ve finished eating the elephant. On October 10, 2025, kit number 73672, N287M, under the guidance of my mentor and additional pilot Jim Harris, lifted off for the first time. Initially a short hop to 25 feet altitude and...

www.vansaircraft.com

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Congrats Alan,
I knew you could do it!

Enjoy phase one then come see us.

Jon

 

[RV6_OKLA]

Congratulations Alan! Long time coming, but that RV smile will take even longer to fade away! When you get out of Phase 1, we will need to put you on our "fly out to lunch" text list.