N417CT starts her engine for the 1st time

[cleve_thompson]

Today marked a real mile stone! After 18 months building time, N417CT had her engine cranked for the first time! All went well! All parameters were in the green; no oil or fuel leaks. We ran her up to full power for a minute and she will get it! After 3 short runs with a long period for cooling between runs, I taxied her back to the hangar and it surely was fun! Vern Darley, the DAR, will be down for her final inspection in 4 days. I don't know if I can wait! Keith surely did a great job getting every thing in the fire wall forward just right and as you can see, he really kept a close check on N417CT to be sure I didn't do something to hurt that smooth running Lycoming O-320!
BTW, the engine screen on the Grand Rapids EFIS is awesome! The parameters are so easy to read!
A few photos are posted on the following URL
http://picasaweb.google.com/cleve3/N417S1stEngineStart

 

[cytoxin]

very nice

good job. i remember when you all started that project....i cant beleive i still have so far to go. congrats....keep us posted.

 

[Build9A]

congrats Cleve

Great to hear of your progress. I have been meaning to stop by Waycross and look you up at your hangar. Can't seem to work it in. It will be good to have a new 9A in south Georgia. take care.

 

[N941WR]

Congrats!

It looks like you will be flying soon.

 

[pierre smith]

Call me....

......please, good Doctor, so I can come down and fly chase.

Congratulations,

 

[sportpilot]

Live action

For all the folks who couldnt attend the show, here is live action marking the blessed event. A couple of short videos with Dr Cleve at the controls of N417CT cranking up that 0320 for the very first time. It was a day to remember. These are windows media viewer format.


Start your engine Cleve, the first time for N417CT

Take out the chocks untie the rope, Mag check at 1700 then full power using the brakes!

 

[Jeff R]

Great job! I have enjoyed your web site - it has certainly helped me with my own project.