It's ALIVE!

smithhb · Post by **smithhb** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 6:27 am

Sunday was a momentous day as N16BL breathed fire for the first time on the ramp at Martin Campbell Field (1A3) in Copperhill, TN. She is an RV-9A boasting an ECI IO-360 with Airflow Performance fuel injection and dual electronic ignition (E&P-Mags) for at whopping 180hp. Emergency personnel were on hand but were not needed. First run was at low RPM to start the series of five ground runs. Mother and Father are beaming with pride.

Wicked Stick · Post by **Wicked Stick** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 10:42 am

Way to go Bret.
Look at that RV Grin. and you havn't even left the ground yet

dons · Post by **dons** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 10:49 am

Congrats Bret, a big day indeed. Bet that first start will be a good motivator.

Post by **Spike** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 12:57 pm

Sweet dude. Got any good pictures of the panel?

smithhb · Post by **smithhb** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 1:20 pm

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 1:49 pm

Bret, Looks great!

Lemme see what I can do about stopping by and checking it out personally this summer on my second annual summer tour!

CJ

smithhb · Post by **smithhb** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 1:59 pm

Any time CJ.