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Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2007 4:09 pm Post subject: N941WR flies! |
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Hey Gang,
I just wanted to let you know that my RV-9 flew its maiden flight this morning.
Tad flew wing w/ Radomir riding shotgun. Dale provided great insight and was a big help when one of my P-mags decided to retime itself and attempt to destroy my engine on the 2nd flight. After we set the timing back to where it belonged, the third flight was uneventful.
Everyone hears how slow a -9 can fly but I was mesmerized by the airspeed indicator sitting just above 40 mph when it stalled with full flaps.
All three landings were done with an approach speed of 65 mph and I think I might be able to work it down to 60 after I get some more time in this thing. That long, flat bottom wing really doesn't want to stop flying.
I'm exhausted and need a shower but the best way to see the pictures and read more about it is from this thread Radomir started on the VAF forum: http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?p=144720&posted=1#post144720
Thanks everyone for the help! It really does take a village to build and RV. (Before you say it Tad, I wasn't saying a village of idiots.)
Bill
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Ed Anderson
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Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2007 5:20 pm Post subject: N941WR flies! |
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Congratulations, Bill (and Nora)
The kind of first flight everyone should have - even the P mag problem was the right touch. Gets your attention and Reminds you we are violating the laws of gravity - but easily fixed.
Great photos by Radomir and ones to remind you of this day for the rest of your life (as if you would need any reminders).
Fly safe
Ed
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Larry Bowen

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Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2007 5:36 pm Post subject: N941WR flies! |
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Congrats Bill!!!
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Larry Bowen
Larry(at)BowenAero.com (Larry(at)BowenAero.com)
http://BowenAero.com
On 8/5/07, Bill Repucci <bill(at)repucci.com (bill(at)repucci.com)> wrote:[quote] Hey Gang,
I just wanted to let you know that my RV-9 flew its maiden flight this morning.
Tad flew wing w/ Radomir riding shotgun. Dale provided great insight and was a big help when one of my P-mags decided to retime itself and attempt to destroy my engine on the 2nd flight. After we set the timing back to where it belonged, the third flight was uneventful.
Everyone hears how slow a -9 can fly but I was mesmerized by the airspeed indicator sitting just above 40 mph when it stalled with full flaps.
All three landings were done with an approach speed of 65 mph and I think I might be able to work it down to 60 after I get some more time in this thing. That long, flat bottom wing really doesn't want to stop flying.
I'm exhausted and need a shower but the best way to see the pictures and read more about it is from this thread Radomir started on the VAF forum: http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?p=144720&posted=1#post144720
Thanks everyone for the help! It really does take a village to build and RV. (Before you say it Tad, I wasn't saying a village of idiots.)
Bill
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Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2007 5:45 pm Post subject: N941WR flies! |
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Congrats Bill!!!!!!
--- Bill Repucci <bill(at)repucci.com> wrote:
Quote: | Hey Gang,
I just wanted to let you know that my RV-9 flew its
maiden flight this
morning.
Tad flew wing w/ Radomir riding shotgun. Dale
provided great insight
and was a big help when one of my P-mags decided to
retime itself and
attempt to destroy my engine on the 2nd flight.
After we set the timing
back to where it belonged, the third flight was
uneventful.
Everyone hears how slow a -9 can fly but I was
mesmerized by the
airspeed indicator sitting just above 40 mph when it
stalled with full
flaps.
All three landings were done with an approach speed
of 65 mph and I
think I might be able to work it down to 60 after I
get some more time
in this thing. That long, flat bottom wing really
doesn't want to stop
flying.
I'm exhausted and need a shower but the best way to
see the pictures and
read more about it is from this thread Radomir
started on the VAF forum:
http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?p=144720
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Thanks everyone for the help! It really does take a
village to build
and RV. (Before you say it Tad, I wasn't saying a
village of idiots.)
Bill
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Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell.
http://searchmarketing.yahoo.com/
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ronschreck
Joined: 04 Aug 2006 Posts: 192 Location: Gold Hill Airpark, NC (NC25)
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Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2007 7:06 pm Post subject: N941WR flies! |
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Bill,
Congratulations! I'm betting that there is no doubt that all the endless hours of drilling, dimpling, deburring and riveting were all well worth the effort. Well done.
Smokey
do not archive
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Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2007 7:16 pm Post subject: N941WR flies! |
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Congrats!!!
I have a few hours in a 9A and I know what you are talking about! Nice plane.
James
On 8/5/07, Bill Repucci < bill(at)repucci.com (bill(at)repucci.com)> wrote:[quote] Hey Gang,
I just wanted to let you know that my RV-9 flew its maiden flight this morning.
Tad flew wing w/ Radomir riding shotgun. Dale provided great insight and was a big help when one of my P-mags decided to retime itself and attempt to destroy my engine on the 2nd flight. After we set the timing back to where it belonged, the third flight was uneventful.
Everyone hears how slow a -9 can fly but I was mesmerized by the airspeed indicator sitting just above 40 mph when it stalled with full flaps.
All three landings were done with an approach speed of 65 mph and I think I might be able to work it down to 60 after I get some more time in this thing. That long, flat bottom wing really doesn't want to stop flying.
I'm exhausted and need a shower but the best way to see the pictures and read more about it is from this thread Radomir started on the VAF forum: http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?p=144720&posted=1#post144720
Thanks everyone for the help! It really does take a village to build and RV. (Before you say it Tad, I wasn't saying a village of idiots.)
Bill
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Steve Glasgow

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Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 1:07 am Post subject: N941WR flies! |
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Way to go Bill. We are all very happy for you.
Cappy
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Steve Glasgow

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Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 1:18 am Post subject: N941WR flies! |
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"one of my P-mags decided to retime itself and attempt to destroy my engine"
Can you explain in more detail? Cappy
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Scott Keadle
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Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 6:18 am Post subject: Re: N941WR flies! |
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Congrats Bill, glad you didn't get any blood stains on my parachute!
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Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 6:24 am Post subject: N941WR flies! |
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Congratulations!!!
On Aug 5, 2007, at 8:08 PM, Bill Repucci wrote:
[quote] Hey Gang,
I just wanted to let you know that my RV-9 flew its maiden flight this morning.
Tad flew wing w/ Radomir riding shotgun. Dale provided great insight and was a big help when one of my P-mags decided to retime itself and attempt to destroy my engine on the 2nd flight. After we set the timing back to where it belonged, the third flight was uneventful.
Everyone hears how slow a -9 can fly but I was mesmerized by the airspeed indicator sitting just above 40 mph when it stalled with full flaps.
All three landings were done with an approach speed of 65 mph and I think I might be able to work it down to 60 after I get some more time in this thing. That long, flat bottom wing really doesn't want to stop flying.
I'm exhausted and need a shower but the best way to see the pictures and read more about it is from this thread Radomir started on the VAF forum: http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?p=144720&posted=1#post144720
Thanks everyone for the help! It really does take a village to build and RV. (Before you say it Tad, I wasn't saying a village of idiots.)
Bill
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Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 7:53 am Post subject: N941WR flies! |
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On 8/6/07, Robbie Walker <robbie(at)atlanticpkg.com> wrote:
Quote: | Congratulations!!!
On Aug 5, 2007, at 8:08 PM, Bill Repucci wrote:
Hey Gang,
I just wanted to let you know that my RV-9 flew its maiden flight this
morning.
Tad flew wing w/ Radomir riding shotgun. Dale provided great insight and
was a big help when one of my P-mags decided to retime itself and attempt to
destroy my engine on the 2nd flight. After we set the timing back to where
it belonged, the third flight was uneventful.
Everyone hears how slow a -9 can fly but I was mesmerized by the airspeed
indicator sitting just above 40 mph when it stalled with full flaps.
All three landings were done with an approach speed of 65 mph and I think I
might be able to work it down to 60 after I get some more time in this
thing. That long, flat bottom wing really doesn't want to stop flying.
I'm exhausted and need a shower but the best way to see the pictures and
read more about it is from this thread Radomir started on the VAF forum:
http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?p=144720&posted=1#post144720
Thanks everyone for the help! It really does take a village to build and
RV. (Before you say it Tad, I wasn't saying a village of idiots.)
Bill
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Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 8:33 am Post subject: N941WR flies! |
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Excellent, Bill.
Of course, I want to hear all about the Pmag issue when you have time.
-Bill Boyd
On 8/5/07, James Clark < jclarkmail(at)gmail.com (jclarkmail(at)gmail.com)> wrote:[quote]Congrats!!!
I have a few hours in a 9A and I know what you are talking about! Nice plane.
James
On 8/5/07, Bill Repucci < bill(at)repucci.com (bill(at)repucci.com)> wrote:[quote] Hey Gang,
I just wanted to let you know that my RV-9 flew its maiden flight this morning.
Tad flew wing w/ Radomir riding shotgun. Dale provided great insight and was a big help when one of my P-mags decided to retime itself and attempt to destroy my engine on the 2nd flight. After we set the timing back to where it belonged, the third flight was uneventful.
Everyone hears how slow a -9 can fly but I was mesmerized by the airspeed indicator sitting just above 40 mph when it stalled with full flaps.
All three landings were done with an approach speed of 65 mph and I think I might be able to work it down to 60 after I get some more time in this thing. That long, flat bottom wing really doesn't want to stop flying.
I'm exhausted and need a shower but the best way to see the pictures and read more about it is from this thread Radomir started on the VAF forum: http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?p=144720&posted=1#post144720
Thanks everyone for the help! It really does take a village to build and RV. (Before you say it Tad, I wasn't saying a village of idiots.)
Bill
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