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Old 02-27-2005 | 08:47 PM
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caseyh46
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***UPDATE***
Took the Miss America up this morning... had my old instructor maiden it and I was amazed at how docile it looked. Landed, gassed up and I took the controls. This is my first true taildragger experience in a few years and I was amazed at the ground handling and takeoff. Absolutely amazing how easy this thing rolled out and ever so gently lifted off. Tracked straight as an arrow on the ground.... can you tell I'm happy yet? Flew some lazy circuits and was amazed at how easy it is to see this thing in the air, I have never flown a .60 sized plane and was amazed at how easy it is to tell it's attitude in the air. Gear down and turning on final for landing and the motor quite.. (need to break it in a little more) made the final turn and final leg to landing and this thing FLOATED forever... slower than my trainer while maintaining great control of the ailerons and elevator.. kissed the runway and rolled out about 20 foot to a halt. Thanks for all the words of kindness here and thanks to Rob for maidening it for me... great morning flying...