| First engine run. Almost pulled the van around the airport. |
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| First Flight! |
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| It was a bumpy day for the first gear retract test, but here is the video. I try to remove some of the shake, but it still is a bit shaky. |
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| Full power climb test data |
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| Calibration of the airspeed indicator. At an indicated airspeed of 175 knots the true speed is 185 knots. Data was collected at 2,000 feet. |
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| I have expanded
the envelope: Maximum indicated airspeed 220 kts, minimum 54 kts., maximum
altitude 13,000 feet, maximum takeoff weight 2,313 pounds, C.G
from 92.6 -96.10. Not all at the same time. Ground roll for takeoff has been about 1,500 feet and landing roll in about 2,000 feet. It has been hard to keep on task with the flight testing, it is much easier to just go fly and have fun. |
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