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vettin74(at)yahoo.com
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Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2014 4:04 pm Post subject: Lightning XS nears first flight

We are awaiting our inspection for N320XS the first Lightning XS to be built. All systems are working properly and we have about an hour of taxing around. 



Made our first full power run today on the runway and i am very happy to report that directional control if very easy and little rudder input is required to track straight. The prop is bigger yes but the prop disc is 7" closer to the cg, this coupled with the correct offset make for good takeoff tracking.



I can tell you that bringing up 160hp on a 1,000lb airframe is a kick in the pants for sure.



Nick



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Jack Gonzenbach

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Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2014 4:31 pm Post subject: Lightning XS nears first flight

Get some video of the first flight and post it on UTube! Can't wait to see

it.



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Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2014 4:31 pm Post subject: Lightning XS nears first flight

Can't wait to see the performance specs on it!!! My wife and I will be at Sun n Fun to see it ...  On Jan 29, 2014 6:07 PM, "Nick Otterback" <vettin74(at)yahoo.com (vettin74(at)yahoo.com)> wrote:[quote] --> Lightning-List message posted by: Nick Otterback <vettin74(at)yahoo.com (vettin74(at)yahoo.com)>

 

 We are awaiting our inspection for N320XS the first Lightning XS to be built. All systems are working properly and we have about an hour of taxing around.

 

 Made our first full power run today on the runway and i am very happy to report that directional control if very easy and little rudder input is required to track straight. The prop is bigger yes but the prop disc is 7" closer to the cg, this coupled with the correct offset make for good takeoff tracking.

  

 I can tell you that bringing up 160hp on a 1,000lb airframe is a kick in the pants for sure.

 

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Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2014 4:38 pm Post subject: Lightning XS nears first flight

Sierra Hotel, Nick.  Sounds like you and the XS are more than  ready.  And the take off acceleration on the XS will be good training for  when you fly your Pitts for the first time - 180 HP on a 700 pound  airframe.  Best feeling (in an airplane) ever.

 Buz

  

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We are awaiting our inspection for N320XS    the first Lightning XS to be built. All systems are working properly and we    have about an hour of taxing around. 



Made our first full power run    today on the runway and i am very happy to report that directional control if    very easy and little rudder input is required to track straight. The prop is    bigger yes but the prop disc is 7" closer to the cg, this coupled with the    correct offset make for good takeoff tracking.



I can tell you that    bringing up 160hp on a 1,000lb airframe is a kick in the pants for    sure.



Nick



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Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2014 5:45 pm Post subject: Lightning XS nears first flight

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On Jan 29, 2014, at 6:04 PM, Nick Otterback <vettin74(at)yahoo.com> wrote:



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 We are awaiting our inspection for N320XS the first Lightning XS to be built. All systems are working properly and we have about an hour of taxing around. 

 

 Made our first full power run today on the runway and i am very happy to report that directional control if very easy and little rudder input is required to track straight. The prop is bigger yes but the prop disc is 7" closer to the cg, this coupled with the correct offset make for good takeoff tracking.

 

 I can tell you that bringing up 160hp on a 1,000lb airframe is a kick in the pants for sure.

 

 Nick

 

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Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 7:36 am Post subject: Lightning XS nears first flight

Sounds exciting!  Looking forward to the video of first flight!

   

  I'm just hoping it will keep up with mime....LOL

   

  Bear

  

  

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