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First Flight

wirejock said:
Long time. Very slow builder. 12 years.
Lucy fledged today. Wow! She flew exactly as I dreamed.
Tiny bit of heavy left wing but nothing worthy of Phase one adjustment. First flight was just a buzz around the pattern to a full stop. Pulled the cowl. Performed a thorough check with multiple eyes looking for anything. Second flight was a solid hour above the pattern wide open. Climb temps brushed 400 but settled down to 370ish in cruise. Very pleased.
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Well done and enjoy the fruits of your labors for many years to come.
 
wirejock said:
Awesome thanks. I probably should dynamic prop balance, but maybe after break in.
I did three w&b. One a total cluster. I had no idea what I was doing and rolled onto the scales. The weight was awesome, but totally wrong. One with Scott's racing scales and one with my postal scales. Less than 1 lb difference. Final was an average of the last two.
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I like the idea of getting the engine broken in before attempting a balance. Just hit me up when you’re ready. Either come down to Van Aire and we’ll do it at my hangar or I’m happy to meet you in Loveland. We’ll need miscellaneous AN nuts, bolts, and washers for the balance one way or the other. Free and gratis!
 
RWoodard said:
I like the idea of getting the engine broken in before attempting a balance. Just hit me up when you’re ready. Either come down to Van Aire and we’ll do it at my hangar or I’m happy to meet you in Loveland. We’ll need miscellaneous AN nuts, bolts, and washers for the balance one way or the other. Free and gratis!
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Can't beat that! Thanks.
Can you shoot me a DM with contact info?
 
Yahoo Larry!
I was out of town and missed your announcement of your first flight. That is great. I think we both started about the same time building these cool planes. I hope you will have as much fun as I am having. Great news and Im sure with your attention to details you will have a fun time testing and recording all the details to help others when they do their first flights!
 
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