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 Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 2:31 pm Post subject: N312F - Wow! It really flies! |
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4 Years 8 Months and 1 day - WOW! Kit - 40192N312F flew today for the first time. Words just don't describe the feelings. Flew for 0.36 hours. Had one takeoff and one landing (That was the plan!). ATC was really nice and made me feel really comfortable with staying in close to the airport just in case. Had family and a few friends there but once the doors closed it was just me and the airplane.Now for the 39.37 hours to complete Phase I. We are running:Lycoming IO-540-C4B5 ( with one Lightspeed Plasma III ignition)Hartzel PropAdvanced Flight Systems AF3500EE EFIS / Engine monitorSerial GPS receiver driving the EFIS Moving mapPS8000B Audio PanelGarmin SL-30 Nav/ComGarmin 327 TransponderNo paint, minimal interior 1498 lbs empty weight.FLIES GREAT!Still can't believe I built an airplane. I have been wanting to do this since I was 18. Now at 53, finally! Dang it is GOOD!Jim CombsN312F - FLYING!40192Do Not Archive [quote][b]
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MauleDriver(at)nc.rr.com
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| Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 3:16 pm Post subject: N312F - Wow! It really flies! |
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A Big Congratulations!!
Heck, I'm smiling too.
Bill "still dreaming of the day" Watson
40605
Jim wrote: [quote]4 Years 8 Months and 1 day - WOW!
Kit - 40192
N312F flew today for the first time. Words just don't describe the feelings. Flew for 0.36 hours. Had one takeoff and one landing (That was the plan!). ATC was really nice and made me feel really comfortable with staying in close to the airport just in case.
Had family and a few friends there but once the doors closed it was just me and the airplane.
Now for the 39.37 hours to complete Phase I.
We are running:
Lycoming IO-540-C4B5 ( with one Lightspeed Plasma III ignition)
Hartzel Prop
Advanced Flight Systems AF3500EE EFIS / Engine monitor
Serial GPS receiver driving the EFIS Moving map
PS8000B Audio Panel
Garmin SL-30 Nav/Com
Garmin 327 Transponder
No paint, minimal interior 1498 lbs empty weight.
FLIES GREAT!
Still can't believe I built an airplane. I have been wanting to do this since I was 18. Now at 53, finally! Dang it is GOOD!
Jim Combs
N312F - FLYING!
40192
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speckter(at)comcast.net
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| Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 4:45 pm Post subject: N312F - Wow! It really flies! |
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Congratulations.
It is always great when the take offs and landings match (LOL).
Happy Flying
Gary Specketer
From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jim
Sent: Monday, December 22, 2008 5:29 PM
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: N312F - Wow! It really flies!
4 Years 8 Months and 1 day - WOW!
Kit - 40192
N312F flew today for the first time. Words just don't describe the feelings. Flew for 0.36 hours. Had one takeoff and one landing (That was the plan!). ATC was really nice and made me feel really comfortable with staying in close to the airport just in case.
Had family and a few friends there but once the doors closed it was just me and the airplane.
Now for the 39.37 hours to complete Phase I.
We are running:
Lycoming IO-540-C4B5 ( with one Lightspeed Plasma III ignition)
Hartzel Prop
Advanced Flight Systems AF3500EE EFIS / Engine monitor
Serial GPS receiver driving the EFIS Moving map
PS8000B Audio Panel
Garmin SL-30 Nav/Com
Garmin 327 Transponder
No paint, minimal interior 1498 lbs empty weight.
FLIES GREAT!
Still can't believe I built an airplane. I have been wanting to do this since I was 18. Now at 53, finally! Dang it is GOOD!
Jim Combs
N312F - FLYING!
40192
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| Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 5:20 pm Post subject: N312F - Wow! It really flies! |
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Jim,
Congratulations! I truly appreciate the enthusiasm. I am making good progress (400 rivits this week) with all the winter weather here in the Pacific NW.
Merry Christmas to all.
Paul Grimstad,
RV 10 450
Portland, Or
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partner14
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| Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 5:23 pm Post subject: N312F - Wow! It really flies! |
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Congratulations!!!!!!!!!! It must be a wonderful feeling. Wish it was me.... Although I got a little bet of the feeling this last weekend. N14XG had it engine run for the first time this last Saturday. All went well and very smooth. Now to finish the finishing, and join the rest of you that are already flying.
Don McDonald
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--- On Mon, 12/22/08, Jim <jim(at)CombsFive.Com> wrote:
| Quote: | From: Jim <jim(at)CombsFive.Com>
Subject: N312F - Wow! It really flies!
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com
Date: Monday, December 22, 2008, 2:29 PM
4 Years 8 Months and 1 day - WOW!
Kit - 40192
N312F flew today for the first time. Words just don't describe the feelings. Flew for 0.36 hours. Had one takeoff and one landing (That was the plan!). ATC was really nice and made me feel really comfortable with staying in close to the airport just in case.
Had family and a few friends there but once the doors closed it was just me and the airplane.
Now for the 39.37 hours to complete Phase I.
We are running:
Lycoming IO-540-C4B5 ( with one Lightspeed Plasma III ignition)
Hartzel Prop
Advanced Flight Systems AF3500EE EFIS / Engine monitor
Serial GPS receiver driving the EFIS Moving map
PS8000B Audio Panel
Garmin SL-30 Nav/Com
Garmin 327 Transponder
No paint, minimal interior 1498 lbs empty weight.
FLIES GREAT!
Still can't believe I built an airplane. I have been wanting to do this since I was 18. Now at 53, finally! Dang it is GOOD!
Jim Combs
N312F - FLYING!
40192
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jcumins(at)jcis.net
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| Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 5:45 pm Post subject: N312F - Wow! It really flies! |
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Congrats Don
I will try and make it to Lincoln some day. HEHE now that the annual is done on the Saratoga.
Maby we can fly some where on Saturday for lunch.
John G. Cumins
President
JC'S Interactive Systems
2499 B1 Martin Rd
Fairfield Ca 94533
707-425-7100
707-425-7576 Fax
Your Total Technology Solution Provider
From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Don McDonald
Sent: Monday, December 22, 2008 5:22 PM
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: Re: N312F - Wow! It really flies!
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!! It must be a wonderful feeling. Wish it was me.... Although I got a little bet of the feeling this last weekend. N14XG had it engine run for the first time this last Saturday. All went well and very smooth. Now to finish the finishing, and join the rest of you that are already flying.
Don McDonald
#40636
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From: Jim <jim(at)CombsFive.Com>
Subject: N312F - Wow! It really flies!
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com
Date: Monday, December 22, 2008, 2:29 PM
4 Years 8 Months and 1 day - WOW!
Kit - 40192
N312F flew today for the first time. Words just don't describe the feelings. Flew for 0.36 hours. Had one takeoff and one landing (That was the plan!). ATC was really nice and made me feel really comfortable with staying in close to the airport just in case.
Had family and a few friends there but once the doors closed it was just me and the airplane.
Now for the 39.37 hours to complete Phase I.
We are running:
Lycoming IO-540-C4B5 ( with one Lightspeed Plasma III ignition)
Hartzel Prop
Advanced Flight Systems AF3500EE EFIS / Engine monitor
Serial GPS receiver driving the EFIS Moving map
PS8000B Audio Panel
Garmin SL-30 Nav/Com
Garmin 327 Transponder
No paint, minimal interior 1498 lbs empty weight.
FLIES GREAT!
Still can't believe I built an airplane. I have been wanting to do this since I was 18. Now at 53, finally! Dang it is GOOD!
Jim Combs
N312F - FLYING!
40192
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Tim Olson
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| Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 8:30 pm Post subject: N312F - Wow! It really flies! |
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Really awesome Jim, I can't wait to hear your flying impressions
after you've gotten comfortable!
Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD - Flying
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| Quote: | 4 Years 8 Months and 1 day - WOW!
Kit - 40192
N312F flew today for the first time. Words just don't describe the
feelings. Flew for 0.36 hours. Had one takeoff and one landing (That
was the plan!). ATC was really nice and made me feel really comfortable
with staying in close to the airport just in case.
Had family and a few friends there but once the doors closed it was just
me and the airplane.
Now for the 39.37 hours to complete Phase I.
We are running:
Lycoming IO-540-C4B5 ( with one Lightspeed Plasma III ignition)
Hartzel Prop
Advanced Flight Systems AF3500EE EFIS / Engine monitor
Serial GPS receiver driving the EFIS Moving map
PS8000B Audio Panel
Garmin SL-30 Nav/Com
Garmin 327 Transponder
No paint, minimal interior 1498 lbs empty weight.
FLIES GREAT!
Still can't believe I built an airplane. I have been wanting to do this
since I was 18. Now at 53, finally! Dang it is GOOD!
Jim Combs
N312F - FLYING!
40192
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partner14
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| Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 9:47 pm Post subject: N312F - Wow! It really flies! |
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Weather permitting, sounds great. Not sure about this Sat for the other RV guys, but they usually meet Sat at Lincoln around 10am for lunch at an agreed on location.
--- On Mon, 12/22/08, John Cumins <jcumins(at)jcis.net> wrote:
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Subject: RE: N312F - Wow! It really flies!
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com
Date: Monday, December 22, 2008, 5:44 PM
Congrats Don
I will try and make it to Lincoln some day. HEHE now that the annual is done on the Saratoga .
Maby we can fly some where on Saturday for lunch.
John G. Cumins
President
JC'S Interactive Systems
2499 B1 Martin Rd
Fairfield Ca 94533
707-425-7100
707-425-7576 Fax
Your Total Technology Solution Provider
From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com ] On Behalf Of Don McDonald
Sent: Monday, December 22, 2008 5:22 PM
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: Re: N312F - Wow! It really flies!
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!! It must be a wonderful feeling. Wish it was me.... Although I got a little bet of the feeling this last weekend. N14XG had it engine run for the first time this last Saturday. All went well and very smooth. Now to finish the finishing, and join the rest of you that are already flying.
Don McDonald
#40636
--- On Mon, 12/22/08, Jim <jim(at)CombsFive.Com> wrote:
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From: Jim <jim(at)CombsFive.Com>
Subject: N312F - Wow! It really flies!
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com
Date: Monday, December 22, 2008, 2:29 PM
4 Years 8 Months and 1 day - WOW!
Kit - 40192
N312F flew today for the first time. Words just don't describe the feelings. Flew for 0.36 hours. Had one takeoff and one landing (That was the plan!). ATC was really nice and made me feel really comfortable with staying in close to the airport just in case.
Had family and a few friends there but once the doors closed it was just me and the airplane.
Now for the 39.37 hours to complete Phase I.
We are running:
Lycoming IO-540-C4B5 ( with one Lightspeed Plasma III ignition)
Hartzel Prop
Advanced Flight Systems AF3500EE EFIS / Engine monitor
Serial GPS receiver driving the EFIS Moving map
PS8000B Audio Panel
Garmin SL-30 Nav/Com
Garmin 327 Transponder
No paint, minimal interior 1498 lbs empty weight.
FLIES GREAT!
Still can't believe I built an airplane. I have been wanting to do this since I was 18. Now at 53, finally! Dang it is GOOD!
Jim Combs
N312F - FLYING!
40192
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jcumins(at)jcis.net
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| Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 10:21 pm Post subject: N312F - Wow! It really flies! |
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Ya this weekends is out but soon I hope.
Thanks
John G. Cumins
President
JC'S Interactive Systems
2499 B1 Martin Rd
Fairfield Ca 94533
707-425-7100
707-425-7576 Fax
Your Total Technology Solution Provider
From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Don McDonald
Sent: Monday, December 22, 2008 9:46 PM
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: RE: N312F - Wow! It really flies!
Weather permitting, sounds great. Not sure about this Sat for the other RV guys, but they usually meet Sat at Lincoln around 10am for lunch at an agreed on location.
--- On Mon, 12/22/08, John Cumins <jcumins(at)jcis.net> wrote:
From: John Cumins <jcumins(at)jcis.net>
Subject: RE: N312F - Wow! It really flies!
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com
Date: Monday, December 22, 2008, 5:44 PM
Congrats Don
I will try and make it to Lincoln some day. HEHE now that the annual is done on the Saratoga .
Maby we can fly some where on Saturday for lunch.
John G. Cumins
President
JC'S Interactive Systems
2499 B1 Martin Rd
Fairfield Ca 94533
707-425-7100
707-425-7576 Fax
Your Total Technology Solution Provider
From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com ] On Behalf Of Don McDonald
Sent: Monday, December 22, 2008 5:22 PM
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: Re: N312F - Wow! It really flies!
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!! It must be a wonderful feeling. Wish it was me.... Although I got a little bet of the feeling this last weekend. N14XG had it engine run for the first time this last Saturday. All went well and very smooth. Now to finish the finishing, and join the rest of you that are already flying.
Don McDonald
#40636
--- On Mon, 12/22/08, Jim <jim(at)CombsFive.Com> wrote:
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From: Jim <jim(at)CombsFive.Com>
Subject: N312F - Wow! It really flies!
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com
Date: Monday, December 22, 2008, 2:29 PM |
4 Years 8 Months and 1 day - WOW!
Kit - 40192
N312F flew today for the first time. Words just don't describe the feelings. Flew for 0.36 hours. Had one takeoff and one landing (That was the plan!). ATC was really nice and made me feel really comfortable with staying in close to the airport just in case.
Had family and a few friends there but once the doors closed it was just me and the airplane.
Now for the 39.37 hours to complete Phase I.
We are running:
Lycoming IO-540-C4B5 ( with one Lightspeed Plasma III ignition)
Hartzel Prop
Advanced Flight Systems AF3500EE EFIS / Engine monitor
Serial GPS receiver driving the EFIS Moving map
PS8000B Audio Panel
Garmin SL-30 Nav/Com
Garmin 327 Transponder
No paint, minimal interior 1498 lbs empty weight.
FLIES GREAT!
Still can't believe I built an airplane. I have been wanting to do this since I was 18. Now at 53, finally! Dang it is GOOD!
Jim Combs
N312F - FLYING!
40192
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jim(at)CombsFive.Com
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| Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 5:33 am Post subject: N312F - Wow! It really flies! |
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Thanks, It's amazing how the weather is so bad just as you get ready to flying your airplane. So many days I watched all the other pilots roll out their airplanes and go flying. Auuugh!Rain here is the forecast for several more days. YUK! It's also amazing how many things I did NOT watch. I did retrieve the flight data from the Advanced flight systems EFIS and import it to an Excel spreadsheet. Really nice feature to be able to go look at the data. I had replaced a cylinder and it was nice to look at the cylinder temps for #3 and see them settle down after about 15 minutes of flying. Just like it was supposed to.Takeoff was interesting. we have 8500 feet of runway here. I added enough power to see the airspeed come alive then continued to ease in power. Focus was on keeping center line and just feeling out the airplane. Next thing I know I am 5 feet off the ground and climbing straight out. I was not at full power, maybe 50%. Airspeed good and building, so more power. Never got to wide open throttle. 22 inches and I was getting over 1000 FPM. So I left things alone till I got up to 2000 feet AGL. Then turned and took a good look around. WOW! Light touch of trim and hands off. From then on only needed finger tips to fly. Spent a few minutes chekcing temps and listening to a purring engine. GRINNING big time! Still WOW! Slowed to verify stall speeds flaps up and down then called tower to request landing with option to go around.Tower cleared to land, no other traffic. Flew right base then turned final. Aiplane is on RAILS. Airspeed rock steady and wings level. It was slow motion! Over runway, then rotate for landing, stall warning about 5 feet off runway. Then a nice touchdown and made first turn off. Not even trying to do anything short. WOW!Adrenaline is a diuretic!It was a really nice first flight.Jim CN312F - Flying!Do Not Archive > --> RV10-List message posted by: Tim Olson <Tim(at)myrv10.com>> > Really awesome Jim, I can't wait to hear your flying impressions> after you've gotten comfortable!> > Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD - Flying> do not archive> > > Jim wrote:>> 4 Years 8 Months and 1 day - WOW!>>>> Kit - 40192>>>> N312F flew today for the first time. Words just don't describe the>> feelings. Flew for 0.36 hours. Had one takeoff and one landing (That>> was the plan!). ATC was really nice and made me feel really comfortable>> with staying in close to the airport just in case.>>>> Had family and a few friends there but once the doors closed it was just>> me and the airplane.>>>> Now for the 39.37 hours to complete Phase I.>>>> We are running:>>>> Lycoming IO-540-C4B5 ( with one Lightspeed Plasma III ignition)>> Hartzel Prop>> Advanced Flight Systems AF3500EE EFIS / Engine monitor>> Serial GPS receiver driving the EFIS Moving map>> PS8000B Audio Panel>> Garmin SL-30 Nav/Com>> Garmin 327 Transponder>>>> No paint, minimal interior 1498 lbs empty weight.>>>> FLIES GREAT!>>>> Still can't believe I built an airplane. I have been wanting to do this>> since I was 18. Now at 53, finally! Dang it is GOOD!>>>> Jim Combs>> N312F - FLYING!>> 40192>>>> Do Not Archive>>>> *>>>> *> > > > > [quote][b]
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Deems Davis
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| Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 5:53 am Post subject: N312F - Wow! It really flies! |
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C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S ! ! ! ! J I M
I REALLY enjoyed reading this post, I can feel you joy!!!!
Keep grinning!
Deems Davis # 406
'Its all done....Its just not put together' (but it's getting there!)
http://deemsrv10.com/
Jim wrote:
| Quote: | Thanks,
It's amazing how the weather is so bad just as you get ready to flying
your airplane. So many days I watched all the other pilots roll out
their airplanes and go flying. Auuugh!
Rain here is the forecast for several more days. YUK!
It's also amazing how many things I did NOT watch. I did retrieve the
flight data from the Advanced flight systems EFIS and import it to an
Excel spreadsheet. Really nice feature to be able to go look at the
data. I had replaced a cylinder and it was nice to look at the
cylinder temps for #3 and see them settle down after about 15 minutes
of flying. Just like it was supposed to.
Takeoff was interesting. we have 8500 feet of runway here. I added
enough power to see the airspeed come alive then continued to ease in
power. Focus was on keeping center line and just feeling out the
airplane. Next thing I know I am 5 feet off the ground and climbing
straight out. I was not at full power, maybe 50%. Airspeed good and
building, so more power. Never got to wide open throttle. 22 inches
and I was getting over 1000 FPM. So I left things alone till I got up
to 2000 feet AGL. Then turned and took a good look around. WOW!
Light touch of trim and hands off. From then on only needed finger
tips to fly.
Spent a few minutes chekcing temps and listening to a purring engine.
GRINNING big time! Still WOW! Slowed to verify stall speeds flaps up
and down then called tower to request landing with option to go around.
Tower cleared to land, no other traffic. Flew right base then turned
final. Aiplane is on RAILS. Airspeed rock steady and wings level.
It was slow motion! Over runway, then rotate for landing, stall
warning about 5 feet off runway. Then a nice touchdown and made first
turn off. Not even trying to do anything short. WOW!
Adrenaline is a diuretic!
It was a really nice first flight.
Jim C
N312F - Flying!
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> Really awesome Jim, I can't wait to hear your flying impressions
> after you've gotten comfortable!
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> Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD - Flying
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> Jim wrote:
>> 4 Years 8 Months and 1 day - WOW!
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>> Kit - 40192
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>> N312F flew today for the first time. Words just don't describe the
>> feelings. Flew for 0.36 hours. Had one takeoff and one landing (That
>> was the plan!). ATC was really nice and made me feel really comfortable
>> with staying in close to the airport just in case.
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>> Had family and a few friends there but once the doors closed it was
just
>> me and the airplane.
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>> Now for the 39.37 hours to complete Phase I.
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>> We are running:
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>> Lycoming IO-540-C4B5 ( with one Lightspeed Plasma III ignition)
>> Hartzel Prop
>> Advanced Flight Systems AF3500EE EFIS / Engine monitor
>> Serial GPS receiver driving the EFIS Moving map
>> PS8000B Audio Panel
>> Garmin SL-30 Nav/Com
>> Garmin 327 Transponder
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>> No paint, minimal interior 1498 lbs empty weight.
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>> FLIES GREAT!
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>> Still can't believe I built an airplane. I have been wanting to do this
>> since I was 18. Now at 53, finally! Dang it is GOOD!
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>> Jim Combs
>> N312F - FLYING!
>> 40192
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speckter(at)comcast.net
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| Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 5:56 am Post subject: N312F - Wow! It really flies! |
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I am really surprised that LEX did not have any traffic while you were up. It was real busy when I was up there. It is also nice to hear that the tower folks were helpful. Have fun, you deserve it after all that work.
Gary Specketer
From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jim
Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2008 8:32 AM
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: Re: N312F - Wow! It really flies!
Thanks,
It's amazing how the weather is so bad just as you get ready to flying your airplane. So many days I watched all the other pilots roll out their airplanes and go flying. Auuugh!
Rain here is the forecast for several more days. YUK!
It's also amazing how many things I did NOT watch. I did retrieve the flight data from the Advanced flight systems EFIS and import it to an Excel spreadsheet. Really nice feature to be able to go look at the data. I had replaced a cylinder and it was nice to look at the cylinder temps for #3 and see them settle down after about 15 minutes of flying. Just like it was supposed to.
Takeoff was interesting. we have 8500 feet of runway here. I added enough power to see the airspeed come alive then continued to ease in power. Focus was on keeping center line and just feeling out the airplane. Next thing I know I am 5 feet off the ground and climbing straight out. I was not at full power, maybe 50%. Airspeed good and building, so more power. Never got to wide open throttle. 22 inches and I was getting over 1000 FPM. So I left things alone till I got up to 2000 feet AGL. Then turned and took a good look around. WOW! Light touch of trim and hands off. From then on only needed finger tips to fly.
Spent a few minutes chekcing temps and listening to a purring engine. GRINNING big time! Still WOW! Slowed to verify stall speeds flaps up and down then called tower to request landing with option to go around.
Tower cleared to land, no other traffic. Flew right base then turned final. Aiplane is on RAILS. Airspeed rock steady and wings level. It was slow motion! Over runway, then rotate for landing, stall warning about 5 feet off runway. Then a nice touchdown and made first turn off. Not even trying to do anything short. WOW!
Adrenaline is a diuretic!
It was a really nice first flight.
Jim C
N312F - Flying!
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> --> RV10-List message posted by: Tim Olson <Tim(at)myrv10.com>
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> Really awesome Jim, I can't wait to hear your flying impressions
> after you've gotten comfortable!
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> Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD - Flying
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> Jim wrote:
>> 4 Years 8 Months and 1 day - WOW!
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>> Kit - 40192
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>> N312F flew today for the first time. Words just don't describe the
>> feelings. Flew for 0.36 hours. Had one takeoff and one landing (That
>> was the plan!). ATC was really nice and made me feel really comfortable
>> with staying in close to the airport just in case.
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>> Had family and a few friends there but once the doors closed it was just
>> me and the airplane.
>>
>> Now for the 39.37 hours to complete Phase I.
>>
>> We are running:
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>> Lycoming IO-540-C4B5 ( with one Lightspeed Plasma III ignition)
>> Hartzel Prop
>> Advanced Flight Systems AF3500EE EFIS / Engine monitor
>> Serial GPS receiver driving the EFIS Moving map
>> PS8000B Audio Panel
>> Garmin SL-30 Nav/Com
>> Garmin 327 Transponder
>>
>> No paint, minimal interior 1498 lbs empty weight.
>>
>> FLIES GREAT!
>>
>> Still can't believe I built an airplane. I have been wanting to do this
>> since I was 18. Now at 53, finally! Dang it is GOOD!
>>
>> Jim Combs
>> N312F - FLYING!
>> 40192
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>> Do Not Archive
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Georgia football games and Keeneland racing drive lots of traffic. But for the most part, there can be times when things are quiet.Two commercial jets and a departing Cessna were the only traffic I had that day.Couldn't get to sleep last night and woke up still flying!Still WAY GOOD!Jim C> I am really surprised that LEX did not have any traffic while you were up.> It was real busy when I was up there. It is also nice to hear that the> tower> folks were helpful. Have fun, you deserve it after all that work.> > > > Gary Specketer> > > > _____> >From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com> [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jim> Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2008 8:32 AM> To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com> Subject: Re: N312F - Wow! It really flies!> > > > Thanks,> > It's amazing how the weather is so bad just as you get ready to flying> your> airplane. So many days I watched all the other pilots roll out their> airplanes and go flying. Auuugh!> > Rain here is the forecast for several more days. YUK!> > It's also amazing how many things I did NOT watch. I did retrieve the> flight data from the Advanced flight systems EFIS and import it to an> Excel> spreadsheet. Really nice feature to be able to go look at the data. I> had> replaced a cylinder and it was nice to look at the cylinder temps for #3> and> see them settle down after about 15 minutes of flying. Just like it was> supposed to.> > Takeoff was interesting. we have 8500 feet of runway here. I added> enough> power to see the airspeed come alive then continued to ease in power. > Focus> was on keeping center line and just feeling out the airplane. Next thing> I> know I am 5 feet off the ground and climbing straight out. I was not at> full power, maybe 50%. Airspeed good and building, so more power. Never> got to wide open throttle. 22 inches and I was getting over 1000 FPM. So> I> left things alone till I got up to 2000 feet AGL. Then turned and took a> good look around. WOW! Light touch of trim and hands off. From then on> only needed finger tips to fly.> > Spent a few minutes chekcing temps and listening to a purring engine.> GRINNING big time! Still WOW! Slowed to verify stall speeds flaps up and> down then called tower to request landing with option to go around.> > Tower cleared to land, no other traffic. Flew right base then turned> final.> Aiplane is on RAILS. Airspeed rock steady and wings level. It was slow> motion! Over runway, then rotate for landing, stall warning about 5 feet> off runway. Then a nice touchdown and made first turn off. Not even> trying> to do anything short. WOW!> > Adrenaline is a diuretic!> > It was a really nice first flight.> > Jim C> N312F - Flying!> > Do Not Archive> >> --> RV10-List message posted by: Tim Olson <Tim(at)myrv10.com>>>>> Really awesome Jim, I can't wait to hear your flying impressions>> after you've gotten comfortable!>>>> Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD - Flying>> do not archive>>>>>> Jim wrote:>>> 4 Years 8 Months and 1 day - WOW!>>>>>> Kit - 40192>>>>>> N312F flew today for the first time. Words just don't describe the>>> feelings. Flew for 0.36 hours. Had one takeoff and one landing (That>>> was the plan!). ATC was really nice and made me feel really comfortable>>> with staying in close to the airport just in case.>>>>>> Had family and a few friends there but once the doors closed it was>>> just>>> me and the airplane.>>>>>> Now for the 39.37 hours to complete Phase I.>>>>>> We are running:>>>>>> Lycoming IO-540-C4B5 ( with one Lightspeed Plasma III ignition)>>> Hartzel Prop>>> Advanced Flight Systems AF3500EE EFIS / Engine monitor>>> Serial GPS receiver driving the EFIS Moving map>>> PS8000B Audio Panel>>> Garmin SL-30 Nav/Com>>> Garmin 327 Transponder>>>>>> No paint, minimal interior 1498 lbs empty weight.>>>>>> FLIES GREAT!>>>>>> Still can't believe I built an airplane. I have been wanting to do this>>> since I was 18. Now at 53, finally! Dang it is GOOD!>>>>>> Jim Combs>>> N312F - FLYING!>>> 40192>>>>>> Do Not Archive>>>>>> *>>>>>> *>>>>>>>>>>> > > > [quote][b]
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