frazitl
Well Known Member
Well, she finally flew. Monday 5/11 at 7AM, N457RV flew for the first time 2000' over the Henderson airport for just short of an hour. The flight was uneventful (the best kind) and the landing was even a squeaker (if I do say so myself). I have to say that taking off in an RV is a little different than my previous experience. When you push the throttle in, you'd better be ready to fly right now. No lumbering down the runway for N457RV (a.k.a. E-TICKET). No major squawks - only a couple small oil leaks and a slightly heavy right wing.
Too many to thank all at once, but wife Linda deserves the "Supreme Indulgence" award for 3 1/2 years of airplane centric living (and riveting too), and Roger Hansen for untold advice, help and bits and pieces. Also, a big thanks to Mike Smith, my flight advisor, transition trainer, and first flight safety chase pilot.
Video and air to air photos later,
Too many to thank all at once, but wife Linda deserves the "Supreme Indulgence" award for 3 1/2 years of airplane centric living (and riveting too), and Roger Hansen for untold advice, help and bits and pieces. Also, a big thanks to Mike Smith, my flight advisor, transition trainer, and first flight safety chase pilot.
Video and air to air photos later,
