Finally
Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2020 1:41 pmAfter several aborted first-flight attempts (Aeroinjector related), "Chett" took to the wild blue this morning @ 9:15AM. I tried to get "him" to go it alone, but "he" insisted I ride along.
Calm winds, coolish temps, and a 5000ft runway, made the first flight as benign as it could possibly be. Not to say it didn't have it's share of possible outcomes. I was surprised by all axis of control. I expected the roll to be the most sensitive. I WAS WRONG! That would be pitch that holds the record for sensitivity, closely followed by yaw.
Like many others, I have a heavy left wing that will need some attention. Did I mention the engine quit on roll-out? Restarted immediately, but it was certainly nice to have an extra 3500ft of pavement available as a go-around wouldn't have been in the cards. I suspect the Gremlins were feasting on "gassy" foods last night, and this was just a case of the "Burps". Nothing gets your attention quite like a quiet motor.
There's an oil leak that needs to be addressed. It's origin is still a mystery.
The wife said she's never seen me more nervous. I guess she missed the wedding.
.5 Hours in case you were wondering. The first .1 and the last .1 were, of course, the most exciting.
Gotta go....Got s#*t to do here @Area 51%
Calm winds, coolish temps, and a 5000ft runway, made the first flight as benign as it could possibly be. Not to say it didn't have it's share of possible outcomes. I was surprised by all axis of control. I expected the roll to be the most sensitive. I WAS WRONG! That would be pitch that holds the record for sensitivity, closely followed by yaw.
Like many others, I have a heavy left wing that will need some attention. Did I mention the engine quit on roll-out? Restarted immediately, but it was certainly nice to have an extra 3500ft of pavement available as a go-around wouldn't have been in the cards. I suspect the Gremlins were feasting on "gassy" foods last night, and this was just a case of the "Burps". Nothing gets your attention quite like a quiet motor.
There's an oil leak that needs to be addressed. It's origin is still a mystery.
The wife said she's never seen me more nervous. I guess she missed the wedding.
.5 Hours in case you were wondering. The first .1 and the last .1 were, of course, the most exciting.
Gotta go....Got s#*t to do here @Area 51%