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Old 01-05-2003, 10:46 PM
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taildraggerdave
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Default First Flight Successful

Had the maiden flights today. Had a buddy double check all controls, etc. Everything a go. Plane lifted off by itself in about 20 feet. Plane continued to climb, however. It took all available down elevator and I still had to hold the stick forward to maintain straight and level. Landed plane and added in more down elevator. Off again with a perfect second flight. 2 mistakes high for stall tests. Flaps down and power off, just mushes forward..no tip stalls. Gear down for approach, bring it in flat.
No flair, just settles nicely on the mains about 1/2 way down the runway. Excellent handling airplane. Took it up for its 3rd flight after looking plane over on the ground. Full power high speed passes get about 100mph out of it. My buddy has a World Zero that does 130mph and he wasn't pulling by that much
Overall, very happy with plane