Well, today was the first solo day on the new plane. What a DREAM! Ground handling is a bit rough, as the plane wants to hang on the grass and nose over, even with full elevator. So I walked her to the runway, stood back, and rolled into the gas. With almost no right stick, the Tracer picked up speed. After about 20-30 feet, the nose started to lift off.

In the air, it was point and shoot. You stop the sticks early on a roll, and the plane stops there. I have never tried a square loop or a 2-point roll until today. The plane makes me look like a better pilot than I am.

On the landing, I had to do right-handed approach...not the usual for our field. I cut the gas, broght her in line, and let it come on in. When I was about 2 feet off the ground I start pulling the nose up. It coasted in, and the TAIL touched first. I could not believe it was me controlling this beautiful ship.

I got 3 flights in today...gonna try to get 10 or more in tomorrow, as the field is usually empty on Sunday.

ZEE