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Getting Ready for flight

PostPosted: Sun Aug 09, 2015 12:49 am
by Klimek
Tomorrow my little bird will fledge. After 3 years, 2 months and 9 days, "OLD #90" is going to be trailered to Siloam Springs, Ar. municipal (KSAG) where the wings will
be reinstalled and a final check performed prior to the first flight. I'm going to wait till the weather cools a bit before flight tests. It has been in the upper 90's here
in northwest Arkansas, however, next week promises mid 80's and I will take advantage of lower 70's in the early am.
I have decided to fly off the first 40 hours prior to painting in the odd chance something needs to come back apart, paint scheme unknown at this time.
There have been some trials and tribulations while building and have been helped tremendously by Sonex techs, by friends "Dr" David Moore, Rick Wantz, known to
this group as "nwawingman" and ONEX builder, Rudy Polacek in Gassville, Ar. Thanks to everyone on this forum for your help. The proof will be in the pudding.
Frank
ONEX 090
N1970K

Re: Getting Ready for flight

PostPosted: Sun Aug 09, 2015 1:03 am
by nwyooper
Good luck and blue skies
Loren
Onex 33

Re: Getting Ready for flight

PostPosted: Sun Aug 09, 2015 1:19 am
by wlarson861
Just understand it takes about a week to knock the grin off your face! Been there done that and still grinning.

Re: Getting Ready for flight

PostPosted: Sun Aug 09, 2015 9:39 am
by Stogie6
Frank,
I look forward to your first flight report. I am probably 4 to 6 months out from first flight on Onex 0153. I wll be keeping mine at the West Memphis airport (KAWM). Looks like a gathering of Onex's at Gastons will be in the future!
Have a great flight.

Re: Getting Ready for flight

PostPosted: Sun Aug 09, 2015 9:59 am
by Bryan Cotton
Good luck Frank!

Re: Getting Ready for flight

PostPosted: Sun Aug 09, 2015 1:17 pm
by nwawingman
Frank,

Can't wait to celebrate that first flight with you! What a fantastic job you did building her and I know you will be very pleased with how she flys.

I wish you many years of great adventures. You've earned it!

Rick

Re: Getting Ready for flight

PostPosted: Sun Aug 09, 2015 2:18 pm
by onex28
Enjoy it Frank.

David
ONEX 28

Re: Getting Ready for flight

PostPosted: Fri Aug 21, 2015 11:38 am
by Onex107
The first flight is a thrill, and very satisfying.