[Wing] First Flight

[Jim Jewell]

Hi Barry,

Great news, way to go there!

Jim in Kelowna

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Barry Tunzelmann" <kiwirv6 at telus.net>
To: <wing at vansairforce.org>
Sent: Sunday, October 19, 2003 8:36 AM
Subject: [Wing] First Flight


> Just to let you know that my RV-6 C-GZAX defied the forces of gravity at
> Josephburg on Saturday 18th. Weather was perfect with visibility at
> unlimited and winds virtually zero. Test pilot James Jesperson took her up
> for 35 minutes then we stripped the cowls did some checks and revised the
> spinner clearance as the prop rubbed lightly, most likely on the runup
prop
> cycle. No oil leaks. Then back together and I was at the controls with
some
> dual checking from James. As this is a new engine we saw some better
speeds
> on the second flight. At the moment I am running no gear leg fairings or
> wheel pants and am seeing 175mph IAS at 75% and have not verified the ASI
> with GPS. Overall it is exactly how I expected it and advice to the other
> buildes - don't give up, you will thouroughly enjoy the day you get there.
>
> Barry E Tunzelmann
> email: kiwirv6 at telus.net
>
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