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First flight RV-9a

cgeyman

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Uneventful first flight- but high CHTs of 430 cylinders 1 and 2- need to cut down the air ramps. Fixed pitch Sensenich composite prop- really miss my prior constant speed engine on my prior plane. Flew well, starting phase one and still doing engine break-in.
R-9a
O-360 thunderbolt Lycoming
G3x and GTN 650.
 

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Congrats, welcome to the 9'er fleet! Might want to wait on chopping down the air dams until after break-in, just so you can see where the CHT's ultimately settle down to beforehand.
 
Thats great. I hope you already have your wheel paints and fairings done because once you start flying, they will never get done! Have fun and make sure you record all the data.

PS - hope you didnt get any of the flooding they got at Yellowstone area. I love Missoula.
 
Thanks everybody!

Everyone at VAF has been an inspiration, and provided great mentorship. Thanks for your tips and advice along the way.
Cal
 
Get better, can I help?

Cal, hope you get better soon.
Let me know if I can help with the rebuild. i can build up a replacement rudder or elevator for you, to get you back in the air faster.
 
Cal,

My heart aches for you and your family. Mend up quick and, when you think you can talk, reach out if you think there is ANYTHING I can help you with.

Standing by in any way you think I can help.

Praying for a speedy recovery,
Doug and Susie
 
Hope everything is OK, has anyone heard if he is?

[ed. In the hospital as of a few days ago. Not in ICU. That's all I have. If he or one of his friends reach out to me that he wants visitors or contact I'll relay here. v/r,dr]
 
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