Finally, after 2 1/2 years of building, RV8 81813 took to the skies!
The first take off was a bit interesting! The oil door popped open in the climb. It appears as though there is too much flex and with the pressure inside the cowl, the door bowed out and the latch let go.
Back to the hangar, Gorilla taped the door, and tried again.
The plane flew great. No squaks, other than a bit of a heavy wing, but we know how to FIX that!
Now we wait for the weather to clear so we can do it again!!!
Thanks to ALL the builders on this forum and Doug!
AL "Nordo" Grajek
The first take off was a bit interesting! The oil door popped open in the climb. It appears as though there is too much flex and with the pressure inside the cowl, the door bowed out and the latch let go.
Back to the hangar, Gorilla taped the door, and tried again.
The plane flew great. No squaks, other than a bit of a heavy wing, but we know how to FIX that!
Now we wait for the weather to clear so we can do it again!!!
Thanks to ALL the builders on this forum and Doug!
AL "Nordo" Grajek