RE: Four Maiden Flights
Ah yes...what a great day! First off...thanks go to Keith for making the arrangements for us all so we could fly where we did. 2nd...thanks again to Keith for doing such a great job building my T-45. It went off pretty much without a hitch and is a great flier. He does have a point about my fleet. Hmmm....lets see...Lightning, F-15, T-45, Velox, F-4 and of course there is the mothballed Tango...I think I am going to need another trailer!
Thanks to Eric for letting me flog the F-86...it sure is a sweet ride. Pretty interesting that it flew pretty much straight perfect out of the box. I was really impressed on how easy it flew. With both the T-45 and the Saber...I had to adjust my thinking on power management. With the Lightning...it's power to the runway and with the Hawk and Saber...you really need to chop it on base leg and let then coast in. That being said...the speed brakes were inop on both jets so I am sure that will make a big difference.
Yep...a great day indeed...4 maidens and no scratches...a job well done by all!
Beave