Lycosaurus
Well Known Member
Well, after 6 plus years of hammering away (figuratively ... most of the time) at the project, Shirley and I are proud to announce that GOFM, our RV-9A, has had air under its wings today. Around noon today, engine was started after a thorough preheat, and I was off the runway in no time. It was a total non-event (yeah, that means it's a good thing) ... mainly due to my transition training with Ted C. A big THANKS to you, Ted.
Andy (GNDY) monitored my orbits around Carp airport - CYRP (... just in case of worst case scenario), and did this for a good 1 1/2 hours. Thanks Andy P. and Bill R. for the support.
GOFM's O-320 got a good 2 1/2 hrs engine run-in over three flights, keeping CHTs below 400 F. Non calibrated/verified speeds was about 147 kts at 2500 rpm / 2200 feet / -7 C, no fairings at all. Of course, at these settings, it sucks big time ... 10.5 gph full rich fuel flow. Ran the engine at 2400 rpm most of the time.
On my last flight, I tested how true it flew, and it was completely hands off. Next flights will explore other flight envelopes.
Not out of the woods yet, as I have a mechanical VSI that is inop, and GPS unit that is resetting on me. That's part of what the 25 hours is
for.
Looking forward to more good days for flying. Thanks to all on the list, and like everyone says ... keep plugging away, it's well worth it.
Andy (GNDY) monitored my orbits around Carp airport - CYRP (... just in case of worst case scenario), and did this for a good 1 1/2 hours. Thanks Andy P. and Bill R. for the support.
GOFM's O-320 got a good 2 1/2 hrs engine run-in over three flights, keeping CHTs below 400 F. Non calibrated/verified speeds was about 147 kts at 2500 rpm / 2200 feet / -7 C, no fairings at all. Of course, at these settings, it sucks big time ... 10.5 gph full rich fuel flow. Ran the engine at 2400 rpm most of the time.
On my last flight, I tested how true it flew, and it was completely hands off. Next flights will explore other flight envelopes.
Not out of the woods yet, as I have a mechanical VSI that is inop, and GPS unit that is resetting on me. That's part of what the 25 hours is
for.
Looking forward to more good days for flying. Thanks to all on the list, and like everyone says ... keep plugging away, it's well worth it.