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Waiex N116YX first

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Waiex N116YX first

Postby fastj22 » Sun Dec 02, 2012 10:03 pm

N116YX moved under its own power today. I taxied to the end of the hangars did a beautiful 180 and taxied back. All systems green except the damn radio which was working fine last year when I last tested it.
Getting real close to my DAR inspection.

John Gillis
SEL Private, Comm Glider, Tow pilot (Pawnee Driver)
Waiex N116YX, Jabiru 3300, Tail dragger,
First flight, 3/16/2013. 403 hours and climbing.
Home: CO15. KOSH x 5
Flying a B-Model Conversion (Super Bee Baby!)
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Re: Waiex N116YX first

Postby EricS » Sun Dec 02, 2012 10:56 pm

Congrats! I love the paint scheme too!

Eric
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Re: Waiex N116YX first

Postby 142YX » Mon Dec 03, 2012 6:34 pm

Nice.. keep up the pilot reports!
Waiex # 142 - Taildragger, Jabiru 3300
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Re: Waiex N116YX first

Postby fastj22 » Wed Mar 06, 2013 9:15 pm

N116YX passed the airworthiness inspection by the DAR today! Yeah! She's ready to go!
I'm planning first flight in a week or so. I need to get the pink slip and operating limitations from the DAR and acceptance of my Phase 1 flight test area from the FSDO. I also need a few more transition flights in my hangar mates Sonex. Maybe next weekend. Pucker factor is engaged.

John Gillis
SEL Private, Comm Glider, Tow pilot (Pawnee Driver)
Waiex N116YX, Jabiru 3300, Tail dragger,
First flight, 3/16/2013. 403 hours and climbing.
Home: CO15. KOSH x 5
Flying a B-Model Conversion (Super Bee Baby!)
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Re: Waiex N116YX first

Postby N111YX » Thu Mar 07, 2013 8:03 am

That's great news!!!

Standing by for more...
Kip

2010 Waiex 0082 (first flight May 2010)
Jabiru 3300 #1637 and #3035
Dynon D-180
Becker radios
Garmin GDL 82 ADS-B
1175 hours
48 states visited
Based near Atlanta

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Waiex N116YX first

Postby Sonex1517 » Thu Mar 07, 2013 8:38 pm

Excellent news! Congratulations!!


Robbie
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Sonex 1517
Aero Estates (T25)
First flight 10/10/2015
375+ hours
Jabiru 3300 Gen 4
Prince P Tip
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Re: Waiex N116YX first

Postby fastj22 » Sat Mar 16, 2013 8:31 pm

First flight today.
Plane flew better than could be expected. Literally hands off. Engine perfect. Rigging perfect. Weather not so perfect. Had a good 10knot crosswind on landing, but she handled it well. Not my best landing but good enough. I did bend my flaps handle though. Adrenaline I'm sure. 30 minutes into my 40 hours. WOO HOO! Video to follow.

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SEL Private, Comm Glider, Tow pilot (Pawnee Driver)
Waiex N116YX, Jabiru 3300, Tail dragger,
First flight, 3/16/2013. 403 hours and climbing.
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Flying a B-Model Conversion (Super Bee Baby!)
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Re: Waiex N116YX first

Postby falvarez » Sat Mar 16, 2013 8:49 pm

Awesome Job! I'm glad to hear the first flight went so well....following your posts for the last couple years I've seen how much effort you've put into your project. What an accomplishment....please keep us updated on your phase 1 flying...
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Re: Waiex N116YX first

Postby N111YX » Sat Mar 16, 2013 9:46 pm

Another Waiex pilot...welcome to a rare and exclusive Club...:)
Kip

2010 Waiex 0082 (first flight May 2010)
Jabiru 3300 #1637 and #3035
Dynon D-180
Becker radios
Garmin GDL 82 ADS-B
1175 hours
48 states visited
Based near Atlanta

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Waiex N116YX first

Postby Sonex1517 » Sat Mar 16, 2013 9:58 pm

Congratulations!!!!!!


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Prince P Tip
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