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mike.sinclair(at)ATT.NET
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 Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2006 10:14 am Post subject: N701TD Flies Again! |
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Just to let those of you that have somewhat followed the trials and
tribulations on N701TD over the last year and a half, I put in the first
hour of airtime this morning and the difference in performance from the
80 hp. to 100 hp. is amazing. I took off on a short 600' east west with
no wind and with the old engine the plane would be about tree top height
going thru the gap. This time I was easily 50-75 feet above the tree
tops. And I don't believe I was anywhere near the best climb, since I
was being a little cautious on first takeoff. On climb out I was showing
1300 fpm at about 70 and was at pattern altitude within about a half
mile. Temps on the engine (oil and CHT) stayed right at 180 degrees
throughout the flight. OAT was probably 30-35 when I took off. Level
cruise at 4200 rpm was giving me 85 mph indicated. Probably pretty
accurate as checked and averaged against the GPS going both directions.
Made 3 landings & takeoffs at a friends grass strip, but when I called
after I got back home, they never heard me. And he said they were at the
dining table reading the paper. Guess I should have flown past the
window. Still pretty quiet. Takeoffs couldn't have been much more than
100' ground roll (if that). Pulled the top cowl after I got back home
and checked again for leaks (none), checked torque on the prop (none
loose), tightened one bolt on the friction block 1/4 turn (throttle
wanted to creep slightly), and topped off the header tank. Only used
between 3-4 gallons for the hour. All in all I am very pleased with the
performance and the new engine. Should have went with 100 hp the first
time around, but then I might not have appreciated the difference. I
think I'm going to be ready to commit some serious aviation this year.
Still have to determine Vx & Vy (they have definitely changed), and
finish the last 4 hours of testing after putting the plane back into
Phase I. But suspect if the weather is good I may make it down to Ponca
City, Oklahoma for the monthly fly-in breakfast next weekend. YeeHaaaa!
Mike Sinclair
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n801bh(at)netzero.com
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| Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2006 12:33 pm Post subject: N701TD Flies Again! |
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Welcome back in the air again...............
do not archive
Ben Haas
N801BH
www.haaspowerair.com
Welcome back in the air again...............
do not archive
BenHaas
N801BH
www.haaspowerair.com
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JAPhillipsGA(at)aol.com
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| Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2006 3:58 pm Post subject: N701TD Flies Again! |
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Mike, wev're all been there and know how thrilled you are. We've all with
you, Bill
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nfivesl(at)yahoo.com
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| Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2006 4:39 pm Post subject: N701TD Flies Again! |
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Congratulations Mike!
You have an amazing ability to get things done. For
those who have not seen Mike's beautiful airplane -
here's what it looked like a while back:
http://www.cooknwithgas.com/MikeSinclair/MikeSinclairRedo.jpg
If I remember correctly we are now at iteration number
3. It gets better every time I'm sure.
Good work Mike.
Scott Laughlin
http://www.cooknwithgas.com/
--- Mike Sinclair <mike.sinclair(at)ATT.NET> wrote:
| Quote: | Just to let those of you that have somewhat followed
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tribulations on N701TD over the last year and a
half, I put in the first
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nyterminat(at)aol.com
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| Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2006 3:23 pm Post subject: N701TD Flies Again! |
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Congratulations Mike! I am very glad to hear that all has gone well and you are happy with the performance.
Bob Spudis
N701ZX siiting in the hanger because I'm in Ghana
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