Sonex #813 First start

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Sonex #813 First start

Postby tonyr » Sat Aug 09, 2014 9:38 pm

Hi Guys,

Fired up the 2200 Jab on Sonex 813 for the first time on Saturday 9 August.

Evidence here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yWQfZOUeZk

Took a few goes as the throttle wasnt open enough. Ran it at 1200 to 1500 rpm for about 5 minutes.
Was late in the day and my helper had to leave so we put it away.
A check of the engine revealed a small leak from the OCA but that was about all.
Over 8 years on and off to this point, not much longer now!

Cheers
Tony
Sonex #813
First Flight... 4 Oct 14
298 hours having fun!
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Sonex #813 First start

Postby Sonex1517 » Sat Aug 09, 2014 10:31 pm

Way to go Tony!

Looking forward to hearing that first flight report!


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Re: Sonex #813 First start

Postby Bryan Cotton » Sat Aug 09, 2014 11:06 pm

Tony,
As I am here in the throes of replacing a hockey stick, it brings me motivation and hope. Thanks!
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Re: Sonex #813 First start

Postby andrewp » Sat Aug 09, 2014 11:33 pm

On ya Richo!

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Re: Sonex #813 First start

Postby rizzz » Sun Aug 10, 2014 9:21 am

That's awesome Tony!
Hope to get to that point as well in the not too distant future (hopefully).
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