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sdthatcher

Joined: 13 Mar 2008
Posts: 91
Location: Port Saint Lucie

Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 10:33 am Post subject: First Flight (Sort Of)

On May 9th it was scheduled to be a flight around the pattern but the tachometer decided to stop working just as  Gus got to the runway so we settled for a short hop just above the runway for 1000 feet or so. Gus mentioned several things to be taken care of, especially the fast idle and the possible lack of charging from the alternator.



But this was the day I waited for... First Flight.  If it leaves the ground, it's a first flight, regardless of the distance.  Once several of the fixes have been made (notably the tachometer --  got one from Phil Maxson as he was already upgrading his panel to EFIS), either Gus or I will make that First pattern run.



The engine sounded good and a 757 pilot buddy of mine says the engine sounded like a P51 he had heard recently (his hearing is not what it used to be .  



The video could never thank everyone who has helped me to get to this point but needless to say the kind words, encouragement, support, help and enthusiasm of everyone I know is priceless!



Thank you.



http://youtube.com/watch?v=Dr3fmtFyTZQ 

(not the best quality but I'm also learning what mode to use when making these videos)



Scott Thatcher, Palm Beach Gardens, FL

601XL with Corvair, Registered as E-LSA

N601EL, http://placestofly.com, EAA203

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William Dominguez

Joined: 09 Apr 2008
Posts: 118

Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 10:50 am Post subject: Re: First Flight (Sort Of)

Congratulations Scott, that was quite a long hop. How much is the empty weight?



William Dominguez

Zodiac 601XL Plans

Miami Florida

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 	  sdthatcher wrote: 	
		  On May 9th it was scheduled to be a flight around the pattern but the tachometer decided to stop working just as  Gus got to the runway so we settled for a short hop just above the runway for 1000 feet or so. Gus mentioned several things to be taken care of, especially the fast idle and the possible lack of charging from the alternator.



But this was the day I waited for... First Flight.  If it leaves the ground, it's a first flight, regardless of the distance.  Once several of the fixes have been made (notably the tachometer --  got one from Phil Maxson as he was already upgrading his panel to EFIS), either Gus or I will make that First pattern run.



The engine sounded good and a 757 pilot buddy of mine says the engine sounded like a P51 he had heard recently (his hearing is not what it used to be .  



The video could never thank everyone who has helped me to get to this point but needless to say the kind words, encouragement, support, help and enthusiasm of everyone I know is priceless!



Thank you.



http://youtube.com/watch?v=Dr3fmtFyTZQ 

(not the best quality but I'm also learning what mode to use when making these videos)



Scott Thatcher, Palm Beach Gardens, FL

601XL with Corvair, Registered as E-LSA

N601EL, http://placestofly.com, EAA203

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Andrewlieser

Joined: 15 Mar 2008
Posts: 43
Location: Chicagoland

Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 10:52 am Post subject: Re: First Flight (Sort Of)

Congrats!  Plane looks awesome!



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Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 11:45 am Post subject: First Flight (Sort Of)

A BIG congrats to you..... The grin will last for days too.... 

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Ben Haas

N801BH

www.haaspowerair.com



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On May 9th it was scheduled to be a flight around the pattern but the tachometer decided to stop working just as  Gus got to the runway so we settled for a short hop just above the runway for 1000 feet or so. Gus mentioned several things to be taken care of, especially the fast idle and the possible lack of charging from the alternator.



But this was the day I waited for... First Flight.  If it leaves the ground, it's a first flight, regardless of the distance.  Once several of the fixes have been made (notably the tachometer --  got one from Phil Maxson as he was already upgrading his panel to EFIS), either Gus or I will make that First pattern run.



The engine sounded good and a 757 pilot buddy of mine says the engine sounded like a P51 he had heard recently (his hearing is not what it used to be .  



The video could never thank everyone who has helped me to get to this point but needless to say the kind words, encouragement, support, help and enthusiasm of everyone I know is priceless!



Thank you.



http://youtube.com/watch?v=Dr3fmtFyTZQ 

(not the best quality but I'm also learning what mode to use when making these videos)



Scott Thatcher, Palm Beach Gardens, FL

601XL with Corvair, Registered as E-LSA

N601EL, http://placestofly.com, EAA203





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sdthatcher

Joined: 13 Mar 2008
Posts: 91
Location: Port Saint Lucie

Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 11:47 am Post subject: Re: First Flight (Sort Of)

William,



<<Congratulations Scott, that was quite a long hop. How much is the empty weight?



Yea! I know. It sure winded me just watching such a long hop! Empty weight is 774 lbs, although I think it will need to be re-weighed shortly due to the addition of wheel pants, paint, radio and some massively heavy, leather (office Depot) seats.

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Scott Thatcher, Port Saint Lucie, FL
601XL with Corvair, Registered as E-LSA
N601EL, EAA203 140 hours and not flying currently.

sdthatcher

Joined: 13 Mar 2008
Posts: 91
Location: Port Saint Lucie

Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 11:49 am Post subject: Re: First Flight (Sort Of)

Thanks Andrew. Where in Chicago do you fly from?  I used to live in Wilmette and I flew out of Palwaukee.



Scott

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601XL with Corvair, Registered as E-LSA
N601EL, EAA203 140 hours and not flying currently.

Gig Giacona

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 1416
Location: El Dorado Arkansas USA

Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 7:02 am Post subject: Re: First Flight (Sort Of)

Office Depot seat?  I gotta see that. Photos please.

 	  sdthatcher wrote: 	
		  William,



<<Congratulations Scott, that was quite a long hop. How much is the empty weight?



Yea! I know. It sure winded me just watching such a long hop! Empty weight is 774 lbs, although I think it will need to be re-weighed shortly due to the addition of wheel pants, paint, radio and some massively heavy, leather (office Depot) seats.

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