Well it finally happened on Sunday. Dave and my wife Rachael got to enjoy watching me maiden the 89″ Slick. It was a bit more exciting than what I wanted it to be. Even though my low rates were to spec it was a bit much for the maiden. It made the bit of trim I had to put into it a little fun to say the least. I went ahead and had a nice gentle 8 minute flight to start the breaking in process of the motor. The landing was not perfect as I had a small bounce and got a little closer to the pond that I would have liked but it came home in one piece with no damage. I cannot wait to put some more time on the sticks!

What do you think this means?
 

 
Time to FLY!

The plane is getting much closer to being finished. Over the weekend I mounted my 3 line gas tank, both receiver and ignition switches, fueling cap, ignition, ignition cutoff and ignition battery. Things are really starting to progress nicely. I now need to mount my muffler, receiver, receiver batteries and cut the cowl.  A few more weeks and I think the plane will finally be airworthy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks to Bill, Larry and Aaron for bringing in show in tell! Cannot wait to see the airplanes fly!!

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