MartySantic
Well Known Member
N128MS made its maiden flight this morning as the weather was favorable
Larry Geiger flew from Lincoln, NE in his RV-10 and John Bender from Jessup, IA flew to Davenport in his RV-12. John just completed his Phase I test program. Both assisted with the final inspection and the first flight.
Larry flew my RV-12 first as he has over 2000 hours in all types of RVs including 15 hours in his RV-12. Flew hands off, the stall characteristics were normal at 38 mph (indicated).
Then it was my turn. Flew for about 30 minutes near the airport. The RV-12 flies like a dream. Flew straight and level with absolutely no left or right turning tendency. Responsive yet gentle. This plane is most definitely the easiest plane to land that I have ever flown.
A few photos are in the blog.
Has been a satisfying day! John, would have loved the day, miss him!
Happy!!! Happy!!!
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1st Flight--Larry Geiger at the Controls
Me, Coming Back after that 1st Landing
The Group
And the Grin!!
Larry Geiger flew from Lincoln, NE in his RV-10 and John Bender from Jessup, IA flew to Davenport in his RV-12. John just completed his Phase I test program. Both assisted with the final inspection and the first flight.
Larry flew my RV-12 first as he has over 2000 hours in all types of RVs including 15 hours in his RV-12. Flew hands off, the stall characteristics were normal at 38 mph (indicated).
Then it was my turn. Flew for about 30 minutes near the airport. The RV-12 flies like a dream. Flew straight and level with absolutely no left or right turning tendency. Responsive yet gentle. This plane is most definitely the easiest plane to land that I have ever flown.
A few photos are in the blog.
Has been a satisfying day! John, would have loved the day, miss him!
Happy!!! Happy!!!
1st Flight--Larry Geiger at the Controls
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Me, Coming Back after that 1st Landing
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The Group
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And the Grin!!
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