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1. 06:47 AM - Re: N998RV Flies (Speedy11@aol.com)
2. 08:44 AM - Re: Re: N998RV Flies (Robbie Walker)
3. 12:34 PM - Re: RV-8 N998RV First Flight - Pilot Report And Photos! (Th.Girault)
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| Subject: | Re: N998RV Flies |
By the way... am I the only one who's getting dozens of copies of your
multiple pic posts from this weekend?
Yes.
Stan Sutterfield
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| Subject: | Re: N998RV Flies |
Figures... <grin>
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On May 6, 2010, at 9:35 AM, Speedy11@aol.com wrote:
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> By the way... am I the only one who's getting dozens of copies of your
> multiple pic posts from this weekend?
> Yes.
> Stan Sutterfield
> Do not archive
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| Subject: | Re: RV-8 N998RV First Flight - Pilot Report And Photos! |
Flicitation de Paris Matt, ton RV8 est une vrai tuerie !!!
Thierry RV8 finish Paris, France
----- Original Message -----
From: "Matt Dralle" <dralle@matronics.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 3:26 AM
Subject: RV8-List: 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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