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Made a post a few week ago on my "Jets Over Kentucky Week" thread a few two weeks ago, but wanted to follow up on the build thread of the A-7...
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...;v=tPdRnqRc4xQ
Had the pleasure of flying the new A-7 Cosair a few weeks ago. This aircraft is the replacement for the Tiger scheme A-7 that was lost due to a mid-air collision at Jets Over Kentucky last year. What a great airplane!Takeoff was very predictable and stable, and the entire flight was AWESOME! This was the most uneventful maidenever for me! The old A-7(midair victim) was a good one, but this one is truly exceptional. Leading edge slats make for a slow and stable landing.I'm also using two JR 370Agyros on this model. Ailerons and rudder were truly locked, and did not waver in the 18 to 20 knot winds thatI had today. <span style="color: #0000ff">I took a picture of the wind sock and began to wonder if I should wait!!!!!</span> Temptation was too great, and away she went.I however chose not to fly again for the windwas constantly picking up. Keith "Jet Jockey did the taping on my camera, and Buck showed up with his equipment. Make sure to click on the link to see Buck's great work on the video! Here are a few picturesbefore the flight. Many thanks to Fly Eagle Jets for such a fine airplane. Thanks also to Scott Marr and the Jets Over Kentuckypilots for making this happen. I hope Scott has his new plane ready to fly.Thanks to everyone formaking this a very specialday.
Made a second flight this past weekend, and all still went very well. I put the aircraft through point rolls, slow rolls, loops, and a big humpty bump...what an airplane!!!The A-7 will make it's first appearance at theFirst In Flight Jet Rally in Wilson, NC. in just a few weeks.
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