Congraulations on a job well done, now the fun will begin:-)
best wishes
Ivor
---- Robert Borger <rlborger@mac.com> wrote:
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> My Friends,
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> in the U.S.A. as N914XL took to flight for the first time from Denton
> County Municipal Airport (KDTO), Denton, Texas. N914XL was piloted
> most ably by Gary Platner, one of the finest pilots known by the
> builder. Mr. Platner flew the aircraft for 15 minutes overhead the
> airport performing a series of control tests as well as stalls gear/
> flaps up and gear/flaps down. The stalls broke straight ahead with no
> tendency to fall off to either side and the aircraft was in proper
> trim at all speeds tested (up to 130 kts indicated).
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> Winds were from 150D at 5 kts gusting to 8 kts, temperature was 55F
> (13C), altimeter setting 29.87.
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> The sun set before the builder was able to fly. I expect that I shall
> make my own first flight this weekend.
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> Pics and videos of the first flight will be posted as soon as possible.
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> As they say in Texas "YEEEEEEEEE HAAAWWWWWWW!)
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> Check six,
> Bob Borger
> Europa Kit #A221 N914XL, XS Mono, Intercooled 914, Airmaster C/S
> http://www.europaowners.org/N914XL
> Now Flying!
> 3705 Lynchburg Dr.
> Corinth, TX 76208
> Home: 940-497-2123
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