Who will make the first "OFFICIAL" First Flight

dons · Post by **dons** » Thu Nov 29, 2007 1:47 pm

Congrats on first flight Pat, more details are coming I hope.

rv8or · Post by **rv8or** » Thu Nov 29, 2007 3:00 pm

Congrats!!!

Joe

lancef53 · Post by **lancef53** » Thu Nov 29, 2007 11:06 pm

Way to go!! I can't imagine how good it must feel!

Congrats

JohnR · Post by **JohnR** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 12:34 am

Excellent! Congratulations!

Give us more details when you can.

svanarts · Post by **svanarts** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 1:04 am

Congratulations! Where's that first flight report?

smithhb · Post by **smithhb** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 10:08 pm

bullojm1 wrote:The more interesting question is who will be the first to fly out of the bunch of us who are finishing up the fuselage - CJ, Chad, Brantel, Brad and myself (sorry if I forgot anyone else).

Don't forget me!

4kilo · Post by **4kilo** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 11:24 pm

Ok, here is the first flight test report:

Because ground runing times need to be minimized until the engine is broken in, the maximum power check was conducted on the runway. The throttle was advanced looking for approximately 2700 prop RPM. Since the RPM stabilized at between 2690 and 2700, the brakes were released and throttle advanced to full open. The airplane lifted off in the three point attitude, and a slight pitch down resulted in a 100 knot climb. With just a touch of elevator trim, the airplane was climbing dead straight ahead hands-off. A left turn was initiated, and the rest of the flight was conducted at 2000 ft (1400 AGL) in an orbit above the GPM airport. A power reduction to 2500 RPM and 25 MAP resulted in a stabilized indication of 160 knots. CHT's were all between 330 and 360, with EGT's 1300 to 1325, oil pressure 70 psi, and oil temperature 178. After about 25 minutes of flight time, the aircraft was slowed to 60 knots, then brought back to 160 knots. Next, the flaps were extended approximately 20 degrees as the aircraft was again slowed to 60 knots, followed by flap retraction and resumption of cruise speed. A low approach to the runway was flown next, with a normal pattern and landing following. The highest recorded CHT during the flight was 375 degrees, and the highest recorded oil temp was 186 degrees. Both of these temperatures were noted during slow flight, and both recovered when normal speed was resumed. The only squawks noted during the flight were a calibration error in the fuel pressure and a loose cowling fastener found on the postflight. Very successful first flight!

And one more picture:

Pat

P.S. CJ, I have heard about 100 dollar hamburgers, but 800 dollar beers? (it's a long way from Dallas to Plymouth!) I would at least expect some rum!

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 7:41 am

Pat, we got rum! That is a top shelf beverage. One that you certainly deserve! Come on up!

Gonna need to stock tanqueray now for Mike B!

Sounds like your first flight was perfect!

Congrats and you can come up anytime!

CJ

cjensen · Post by **cjensen** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 6:10 pm

Great report Pat!! Nice to hear most of your peramaters were met.

Again, congrats! This is fun to hear about!!

Wicked Stick · Post by **Wicked Stick** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 10:37 pm

Great first flight post report. Sounds like there aren't many bugs to debug

Enjoy every minute of the many many flights and adventures that lay ahead for you and your machine.

dons · Post by **dons** » Sun Dec 02, 2007 10:29 pm

Thanks for the first flight report Pat, sounds like it went very well. Congrats on the construction that lead to such a first flight, well done.