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Posted: **Sat Oct 10, 2015 10:43 am**

A very short report - long one to follow later.

I am delighted to report a successful first flight of N1517S - Sonex 1517 this morning at the Aurora, IL airport.

She flew great and the first flight was a pure blast. What an awesome airplane!

Huge thanks to my wife and son for their support and love through the project and here today. Also a big thank you to Michael Farley for his ongoing assistance and first flight prep.

Jim Reichard and Tony Sabos here in Chicagoland also were great friends during this project and I sure appreciate their help and support.

Yes, I am grinning ear to ear!

Robbie Culver
Sonex 1517
Chicagoland
Tails and Wings complete - finishing fuselage.
N1517S reserved

Posted: **Sat Oct 10, 2015 11:13 am**

Awesome! Congrats

Posted: **Sat Oct 10, 2015 12:02 pm**

Short reply now- Awesome!

Posted: **Sat Oct 10, 2015 12:28 pm**

Weee, congrats!

Posted: **Sat Oct 10, 2015 1:37 pm**

My wife shot some photos...

Robbie Culver
Sonex 1517
Chicagoland
Tails and Wings complete - finishing fuselage.
N1517S reserved

Posted: **Sat Oct 10, 2015 2:16 pm**

That's awesome, way to go Robbie!

Posted: **Sat Oct 10, 2015 2:41 pm**

Congratulations Robbie! Enjoy the First Flight high you are on. You have earned it!

Posted: **Sat Oct 10, 2015 6:23 pm**

Well done, great pictures also.

Posted: **Sat Oct 10, 2015 9:28 pm**

That's great news, Robbie! I can't wait to see ole 1517 up close sometime...

Posted: **Sun Oct 11, 2015 7:29 am**

Fantastic news Robbie! Congratulations!

Jake

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