KR> Taxi testing and first flight
Hi Mark I can't really add much to what the others are saying other than to keep all your throttle changes really gentle and don't lift the tail too early. Be sure to have a safety plan. Know exactly where you will go if the engine stops beforehand in initial climb. Practice it. Wait for a nice serene morning when all's well with the world and avoid crowds...just a couple of good well briefed friendsone last check under the cowl then slip the surly bonds when you're ready. Mustard, mud, shit and blood, grit your teeth and stay there. John The Martindale Family 29 Jane Circuit TOORMINA NSW 2452 AUSTRALIA phone: 61 2 66584767 email: johnja...@optusnet.com.au
KR> Taxi testing and first flight
Thanks for all the good advice. Much of it goes back to good old-fashioned tailwheel training, but this bird is a little different from what I'm used to! And I just talked to Troy, so I've been reminded of what's important...stuff like not chopping the throttle when I want the tail to come downjust ease it out slowly to keep it from spinning around. I'll work on the finer points today... Mark Langford, Huntsville, Alabama see homebuilt airplane at http://home.hiwaay.net/~langford email to N56ML "at" hiwaay.net
