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1. 06:47 AM - Re: N998RV Flies - Teaser Shot! (Dan Bergeron)
2. 06:34 PM - RV-8 N998RV First Flight - Pilot Report And Photos! (Matt Dralle)
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| Subject: | Re: N998RV Flies - Teaser Shot! |
Matt:
Congratulations - way to go. It's a great feeling and it lasts forever.
Fly safe,
Dan Bergeron
RV-7A N307TB (Spero II)
138 hours since first flight on 08/04/09
On Tue, May 4, 2010 at 8:42 PM, Bruce Swayze <swayze@europa.com> wrote:
>
> CONGRATULATIONS, Matt!!
>
> I, too, have been following your progress. I live in Oregon, not too far
> from Mike Seager, so I had great interest in your pictures and your
> transition training. Hope to see you at a fly-in or at Vans Homecoming later
> this year. Nice job on your plane! Can't wait to get my 7A finished.
>
> Bruce Swayze
> Portland, Oregon
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>
> At 08:22 PM 5/3/2010, you wrote:
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> Yahooo!!
>>
>> Mr RV-8 flew today for the first time!! Yahoo! .5 hours at 1pm and 1.0
>> hours again at 4:30pm! There's a ton more pictures and some sweet videos,
>> but this will have to do for now... More to come!
>>
>>
>> Matt Dralle
>> RV-8 #82880 N998RV
>> http://www.mattsrv8.com - Matt's RV-8 Construction Blog
>> http://www.youtube.com/MattsRV8 - Matt's RV-8 HDTV YouTube Channel
>> Status: Test Flight
>>
>
>
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| Subject: | RV-8 N998RV First Flight - Pilot Report And Photos! |
Dear Listers,
Monday May 2 2010 at 1:15pm, RV-8 #82880 N998RV took to the air for the first time!
The first flight was about 30 minutes and all systems worked as expected.
The only post-flight adjustments necessary were an increase in the amount of
available Up trim, and a decrease in the upper RPM limit on the Hartzell prop.
After a smooth takeoff, I climbed out and circled the airport at about three
to four thousand feet for a couple of circuits then came around and landed
making a nice three-point landing with no bounce. The plane handled excellent
and the power from the IO-390 and the Hartzell can only be experienced to be
believed! What a great combination!
I want to thank Van's for designing such a great aircraft and for producing such
an outstanding kit. I would also like to thank all my List friends for their
help and assistance during the project. And of course, a special thanks to
all of my personal friends that have come over and lent at hand during the construction
- I own you guys a ride and a $100 hamburger when I get the Phase 1
time flown off!
Probably in the Fall or Winter some time, plan to take it in for painting. I'm
planning on a Candy Apply Red with some very understated and elegant golden trim
with a nice clear coat.
For all those that are still building - keep at it! The end result is 100% worth
the time and effort you put into the project. That first flight will be the
experience of a lifetime and something you won't soon forget!
Attached are some pictures from the first flight and few shots of the engine, panel,
and interior. Below, I've listed the system highlights.
Build Hours: 2457 Hours
Build Time: 23 Months
Kit: Van's RV-8 QB
Engine: Lycoming IO-390 210hp
Ignition: Slick Mags w/ Slick-Start Module
Exhaust: Vetterman IO-390 4-into-4 System (Sounds Great!)
Prop: Hartzell 72" Constant Speed
Governor: PCU5000
Alternator Primary: 60a Plain Power Belt Drive
Alternator Secondary: 20a B&C Direct Drive w/ B&C External Regulator
Steam Gauges: NONE!
Flight Instruments: Triple 6.5" GRT HX / Dual GRT AHRSs / Dual Magnetometers
Realtime Weather: XM Module For GRT HX & XM Module For Kenwood DNX-8120
Autopilot: TruTrak Digiflight II VSGV Two Axis w/ Auto Trim Module
Fuel Flow: Matronics FuelChec DX
GPS: Dual GRT Modules (Garmin engine)
Radio: Garmin SL-30
Transponder: Garmin GTX-327
Electrical System: Vertical Power VP-200
Entertainment: Kenwood DNX-8120 with 7" LCD / Psgr 7" Remote LCD
XM Radio / DVD / 64GB MP3 / HD AM-FM / XM Weather /
Full Bluetooth integration with Blackberry (make
and receive calls through headsets)
Intercom: PS3000 Stereo
Headphones: Bose Aviation Headset X
Interior: Classic Aero - All Leather over All Comferfoam
Carpet: Custom design - Cut & Sewn by Classic Aero
Oxygen System: Mountain High O2D2 w/ Electronic Tank Valve & PSI
Seat Belts: Hooker 5-Point Harness
Matt Dralle
RV-8 #82880 N998RV
http://www.mattsrv8.com - Matt's RV-8 Construction Blog
http://www.youtube.com/MattsRV8 - Matt's RV-8 HDTV YouTube Channel
Status: Test Flight
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