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darinh
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 Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 10:10 pm Post subject: N914KF is officially an airplane! |
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Well, the conditions were perfect tonight so my bird took to the air. It was a very short (single circuit) flight as planned and the airplane flew better than I could have hoped for. The controls were solid and the engine...well, lets say that I shouldn't have any trouble keeping up in the climb with the Huskies and Super Cubs. I didn't push it at all and actually didn't even check my VSI so I don't know what climb rate I had but the acceleration and the pull from the 914/Airmasters prop combo is a thing of beauty! I will obviously get detailed performance data during phase 1 and will try to post it if anyone is interested.
The approach and touchdown was conducted a bit faster than needed but the rollout was smooth and straight (I really like the Grove gear). Taxied back to the hangar and shut it down. I still can't get the smile off my face. I did end up with a few sqawks though...my EGTs and CHT were reading higher than expected and even topped the limits on the initial climb out so I need to look into this. I did speak with other guys flying my setup and they mentioned that my temps were normal so I am not overly concerned. The radio was a bit noisier than expected also...I made some changes to the squelch settings and ANL (automatic noise limit feature) and hope that makes a difference. And lastly, David is right on the horiz. stabilizer incidence...it needs to be set about at about as negative incidence as the rod will allow. I ran out of nose up trim on final but have about 1/4" to 3/8" of adjustment that I can go so that should make all the difference.
This is my first experience as a test pilot...what a great experience! And a great airplane.
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| Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 3:43 am Post subject: N914KF is officially an airplane! |
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Way to go, Darin! The fun begins!
Deke
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| Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 5:23 am Post subject: N914KF is officially an airplane! |
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Good for you Darin C I bet you are still smiling. I would imagine it was hard to fall asleep last night because you kept reliving it in your mind. I'm looking forward to the performance stats. Jim Chuk Kitfox 4 Mn
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From: gerns25(at)netscape.net
Date: Thu C 17 Jul 2008 23:10:08 -0700
To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "darinh" <gerns25(at)netscape.net>
Well C the conditions were perfect tonight so my bird took to the air. It was a very short (single circuit) flight as planned and the airplane flew better than I could have hoped for. The controls were solid and the engine...well C lets say that I shouldn't have any trouble keeping up in the climb with the Huskies and Super Cubs. I didn't push it at all and actually didn't even check my VSI so I don't know what climb rate I had but the acceleration and the pull from the 914/Airmasters prop combo is a thing of beauty! I will obviously get detailed performance data during phase 1 and will try to post it if anyone is interested.
The approach and touchdown was conducted a bit faster than needed but the rollout was smooth and straight (I really like the Grove gear). Taxied back to the hangar and shut it down. I still can't get the smile off my face. I did end up with a few sqawks though...my EGTs and CHT were reading higher than expected and even topped the limits on the initial climb out so I need to look into this. I did speak with other guys flying my setup and they mentioned that my temps were normal so I am not overly concerned. The radio was a bit noisier than expected also...I made some changes to the squelch settings and ANL (automatic noise limit feature) and hope that makes a difference. And lastly C David is right on the horiz. stabilizer incidence...it needs to be set about at about as negative incidence as the rod will allow. I ran out of nose up trim on final but have about 1/4" to 3/8" of adjustment that I can go so that should make all the difference.
This is my first experience as a test pilot...what a great experience! And a great airplane.
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Darin Hawkes
Series 7 (Phase 1 - Flight Testing)
914 Turbo
Kaysville C Utah
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| Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 6:49 am Post subject: N914KF is officially an airplane! |
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Darin,
First, congratulations on the flight. I can only imagine your feelings. I
too am anxious to get some performance numbers. My feelings are that with
the 914 and the Airmaster prop, you will quickly move to the top of the line
in all aspects of performance.
Kay still talks about your neighborhood - Nice!
Lowell
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| Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 11:11 am Post subject: N914KF is officially an airplane! |
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Darin,
Congrats !!! Look forward to seeing your aircraft soon...
Fly Safe !!
John & Debra McBean
Ph 208.337.5111
www.kitfoxaircraft.com
"The Sky is not the Limit... It's a Playground"
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| Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 8:15 am Post subject: N914KF is officially an airplane! |
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Pictures, pictures! Jeff Classic IV KTZR
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