Originally Posted by
skylark-flier
SUCCESS!!!! I took all 3 restored/recreated CG planes out yesterday for test flights.
The Gentle Lady hadn't flown since 1993 and she got first nod. She's also the only plane I got airborne shots of - easy to fly, camera in one hand, controls in the other. That one was pretty much a "non-event", no surprises at all. Two flights for the Lady.
Then, it was time for the Sr. Falcon. Also pretty much a non-event. Had to change the trims a bit because she pulls left just a "hair", and one of the wheels came off while taxiing back from her first flight, but that was it. Once the wheel was back on she got 2 more flights.
Eaglet was last - and she's a bit of a handfull, trims needed a fair amount of adjustments. Once I got her trimmed decently the only issue I had was engine stalls - it would go 5-6 minutes and shut down, sounded like she's being fuel starved. However, this engine also has not run for 20 years so she probably just needs re-breaking in, so to speak. Will look into that today.
Anyway, 2 flights for the Lady, 3 for the Falcon, 3 for the Eaglet.
Great day!!!!
Good deal, I love it when a plan comes together.