KiloWhiskey1
Well Known Member
Lessons learned
My DAR required that I stay over the airport for the first 8 hours. I will add this to my test flight prep for any new planes I might fly. No matter how many ground runs you make, you can't be certain how the engine, hoses, electrical, etc. will respond to takeoff power, vibrations, and relative wind of typical flight conditions.
Not sure if 8 hours is the right threshold, but I would suggest at least 5-10 flights. If you're concerned about engine break-in, then just climb and orbit knowing that you are an easy glide away from the safety of a runway and your own hangar.
Keith
My DAR required that I stay over the airport for the first 8 hours. I will add this to my test flight prep for any new planes I might fly. No matter how many ground runs you make, you can't be certain how the engine, hoses, electrical, etc. will respond to takeoff power, vibrations, and relative wind of typical flight conditions.
Not sure if 8 hours is the right threshold, but I would suggest at least 5-10 flights. If you're concerned about engine break-in, then just climb and orbit knowing that you are an easy glide away from the safety of a runway and your own hangar.
Keith