After soloing on my Alpha 40 about a month ago, I finally got up the nerve to try flying my Four Star 40 that I built from a kit last winter. I have spent the last couple of weeks trying to get the engine to run reliably (OS LA-46) and with some help from one of the guys at my field, it is running great. Last week, I had the guy who trained me take it up for a maiden, and he recommended some control adjustments.

Today I took a (really) long lunch break, and went to the field. After about 3 flights on my Alpha I broke out the Four Star and took it up. It is a blast to fly. It rolls SO much easier than the Alpha (no surprise). I was concerned that the LA-46 might be on the weak side, but it seems to have plenty of power.

Then I headed back to work so I could, as the guys at the field told me, "keep paying for thier Social Security".

Nice

Did everybody at work wonder what that smile was for all afternoon long???


I'll tell you what, you've discovered one of the best feelings in the world. Seeing a plane that you built yourself take flight for the first time. Good job!!!! [sm=thumbup.gif][sm=thumbup.gif][sm=thumbup.gif]

Ken

Well, it may not have been the first flight but it was the first on it for you.

That feeling is irreplacable, especially when you scratch build your own.

I agree with RCKen, it's a great feeling to see something you built yourself take to the air. I'm almost ready to solo soon, and I built my LT-40 from a kit. My instructor got the honors to take mine up for it's maiden, but it sure felt good to see it lift off and take to the air.

CC