EdH
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After plenty of delay thanks to pandemic lockdown restriction, the first RV-14 in the UK finally made its first flight early evening on 9 June.
Built by Bill Sweetnam in just under 20 months and 1,500 hours of work, the first flight was made by Light Aircraft Association designated pilot (and RV-8 builder) Steve Ayres.
Obligatory RV-grin?
Builder, Bill Sweetnam (centre) and test pilot Steve Ayres (right).
Five hours of flight testing, plus an independent LAA approval flight test are to follow.
Built by Bill Sweetnam in just under 20 months and 1,500 hours of work, the first flight was made by Light Aircraft Association designated pilot (and RV-8 builder) Steve Ayres.
Obligatory RV-grin?
Builder, Bill Sweetnam (centre) and test pilot Steve Ayres (right).
Five hours of flight testing, plus an independent LAA approval flight test are to follow.