Wow I am glad I built this thing!!!

[Brantel]

After a full day of nasty stuff floated thru our area, I saw an opportunity to make the trip to the airport and get some more Phase I testing under my belt...

I spent 1.7hrs bobbin and weavin between what was left of the day's storms to be rewarded with an outstanding flight!!!

Sorry about the crappy Iphone pics...

On top of a 5500 ft scattered layer, changing course often to avoid the vertical towers:







Cruisin along @ 6500ft doing 166 KTS TAS.. I do not have my lower intersection fairings on yet and the pants, leg and upper intersection fairings and around the canopy are still rough.. Even still I can get really close to Van's numbers as it is today @ 8000ft and 75% power if I lean for best power. I expect that to get better once everything is slicked up...



After a 180, the GPS and the TAS/Wind indication on the Dynon seem to agree.



Hard to believe that over 10 years ago this dream started and now it is a reality!! Now if I can ever figure out how to pay for paint I will be golden!!!

[hydroguy2]

Very cool, Thanks for the booster shot. I need it.

Since I got back from Oregon, I'm stuck in work mode. Today is my only time off for a while(yes I worked all holiday weekend too), big Shutdown starting tomorrow w/14hrs days. if it weren't for the overtime $ I'd quit.

[Brantel]

Don't ever quit a job where you get paid for overtime....I have not had overtime pay in 10 years!!!! Sure have worked my fair share of overtime though!!!

Just keep at it! Someday you will have to fly that thing!

[cjensen]

That's an awesome report Brian!! Nice speeds!

[itisgood]

Good for you!!! Your pictures are great! I can't wait to join the "birds" but it will be a while.
Dave

[BSwayze]

Brian,

OUTSTANDING!!! Nice report, and nice pictures! It's very motivating. Thanks for posting it!

[Spike]

Sweet dude, sweet.