Well, it's been a LONG time coming, but finally got the DP Extra up today. Taurus 52 worked perfectly, flawless performance of both engine and airframe. All parts stayed where they were supposed to, and noises were normal for the Taurus Pitts muffler. NO control aberrations, no flutter, no slop. Just a terrific first flights day.

It was uneventful, yet VERY pleasing to fly. Accurate, precise, smooth, "big", nimble, straight, ya da ya da ya da....

Will have updates on my page in a couple days....but it's a keeper, and definitely could become the "everyday airplane".

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