First Flight

[tommylewis]

Our RV7a made its first flight on Wed. After 2.5 years of work, the pile of parts took shape and were inspected by Mel Asberry. I now have 3 hours of flight time.

http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/4940/1003014yp8.jpg

Tom & Bonnie Lewis

 

[frankh]

Congatulations

Well done Tom!

Frank

 

[ww2planes]

Congrats

What a great feeling that must be. Good luck and enjoy.

 

[DeltaRomeo]

Congrats, Tom!

I noticed you have the louvers on the bottom of your cowl. I'll probably end up putting those on my -6.

Great pic!

Best,
Doug

 

[N395V]

Most excellent. You must certainly be proud of your accomplishment.

I am sure you have never had a more exciting and exhilarating feeling than when those wheels came unstuck the very first time.

You have managed to soar while others merely waddle.

Congratulations Tom.

 

[David-aviator]

Congrats Tom and Bonnie, very nice airplane.....lots of rivets for that wing man to keep focused on.

 

[roadrunner20]

Congratulations Tom!

Let the fun begin.

 

[N908RV]

Congrats!

Way to go Tom! Congrats on your newly christened bird. Nothing better than the post flight "victory taxi back" to those few selected friends and loved ones after a successful test flight.

 

[FlyerJumper]

WooHoo!!!

Congrats!!!

 

[0ptions]

Nothing like the first flight feeling. Great looking bird!

 

[RV7Guy]

Congrats

All the frustration is now forgotten.

Enjoy!!!