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PostPosted: Sun Jan 22, 2006 4:36 pm    Post subject: First Flight Report Reply with quote

OK guys and gals here's my story, enjoy



On Jan. 11, N619RM, a Series 7 passed its FAA inspection with
only a few minor problems and today Jan 22 after 3 years and 5 months of off
and on building she took to the air for the first time. All I can say is WOW
what a solid little airplane. I guess I must have done my home work because
it flew just as straight and true as can be. To tell you the truth I was a
little worried weather all my time in a Cessna 152 was going to prepare me
well enough for flying this bird but my worries were all for not. It
actually was easier to fly that the 152. This is the most honest flying
airplane I could have hoped for. It flew just as solid as a rock. I didn't
have a heavy wing and the pitch felt good and positive. The trim tab system
on the Model 7 has good authority and is super simple to get use to. The
only thing that surprised me was in how quick it got off. I had no sooner
applied full throttle and the air speed was at 45 and we were leaving the
ground right after that. I had the trim set for take off and it started
flying when the air speed was there. I sit here typing this with a big grin
on my face. Man what a fun little airplane this is going to be. Initially I
was showing about 95 MPH in cruise but I know that will improve once I ad
the spinner on the prop and the wheel pants. Today was the payback for all
the work (actually it was a labor of love) and the waiting that was endured
and in closing I'd like to add that it would not have ever happened if not
for one person in Aberdeen, WA. Once again thank you Gary Randall.



Happy Landing

Roger Mac

N619RM/912S (now flying)


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PostPosted: Sun Jan 22, 2006 4:48 pm    Post subject: First Flight Report Reply with quote

Congratulations Roger and i know what you are talking about,, it's hard to
really explain with words but to coin a catch phrase "Oh What A Feeling"
pretty much says it all
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 22, 2006 4:58 pm    Post subject: First Flight Report Reply with quote

Roger, I am a building a series 7, someday it will be
my turn. Congrats on the first flight! Are you
satisfied with the 912s performance? Regqards, Mike---
Donna and Roger McConnell <rdmac(at)swbell.net> wrote:

Quote:

McConnell" <rdmac(at)swbell.net>

OK guys and gals here's my story, enjoy



On Jan. 11, N619RM, a Series 7 passed
its FAA inspection with
only a few minor problems and today Jan 22 after 3
years and 5 months of off
and on building she took to the air for the first
time. All I can say is WOW
what a solid little airplane. I guess I must have
done my home work because
it flew just as straight and true as can be. To tell
you the truth I was a
little worried weather all my time in a Cessna 152
was going to prepare me
well enough for flying this bird but my worries were
all for not. It
actually was easier to fly that the 152. This is the
most honest flying
airplane I could have hoped for. It flew just as
solid as a rock. I didn't
have a heavy wing and the pitch felt good and
positive. The trim tab system
on the Model 7 has good authority and is super
simple to get use to. The
only thing that surprised me was in how quick it got
off. I had no sooner
applied full throttle and the air speed was at 45
and we were leaving the
ground right after that. I had the trim set for take
off and it started
flying when the air speed was there. I sit here
typing this with a big grin
on my face. Man what a fun little airplane this is
going to be. Initially I
was showing about 95 MPH in cruise but I know that
will improve once I ad
the spinner on the prop and the wheel pants. Today
was the payback for all
the work (actually it was a labor of love) and the
waiting that was endured
and in closing I'd like to add that it would not
have ever happened if not
for one person in Aberdeen, WA. Once again thank you
Gary Randall.



Happy Landing

Roger Mac

N619RM/912S (now flying)








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PostPosted: Sun Jan 22, 2006 6:09 pm    Post subject: First Flight Report Reply with quote

Congratulations Roger!
Yours is a time I look forward to as I begin my quest. I am beginning a build on a Kitfox Lite Squared (Same as the IV). I appreciate your comments comparing the C152 as I think we all anticipate what flying these labors of love will really be like. I'm sure, however, there really is no comparison :>)
Enjoy,
Dan Billingsley
Mesa, AZ
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Donna and Roger McConnell <rdmac(at)swbell.net> wrote:


OK guys and gals here's my story, enjoy

On Jan. 11, N619RM, a Series 7 passed its FAA inspection with
only a few minor problems and today Jan 22 after 3 years and 5 months of off
and on building she took to the air for the first time. All I can say is WOW
what a solid little airplane. I guess I must have done my home work because
it flew just as straight and true as can be. To tell you the truth I was a
little worried weather all my time in a Cessna 152 was going to prepare me
well enough for flying this bird but my worries were all for not. It
actually was easier to fly that the 152. This is the most honest flying
airplane I could have hoped for. It flew just as solid as a rock. I didn't
have a heavy wing and the pitch felt good and positive. The trim tab system
on the Model 7 has good authority and is super simple to get use to. The
only thing that surprised me was in how quick it got off. I had no sooner
applied full throttle and the air speed was at 45 and we were leaving the
ground right after that. I had the trim set for take off and it started
flying when the air speed was there. I sit here typing this with a big grin
on my face. Man what a fun little airplane this is going to be. Initially I
was showing about 95 MPH in cruise but I know that will improve once I ad
the spinner on the prop and the wheel pants. Today was the payback for all
the work (actually it was a labor of love) and the waiting that was endured
and in closing I'd like to add that it would not have ever happened if not
for one person in Aberdeen, WA. Once again thank you Gary Randall.

Happy Landing

Roger Mac

N619RM/912S (now flying)


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PostPosted: Sun Jan 22, 2006 6:20 pm    Post subject: First Flight Report Reply with quote

Mike,
Oh yes, extremely satisfied. When compared with what I've been use
to, I feel like this plane has twice the power. The Rotax is very smooth and
even with a GSC prop it gets with the program surprisingly fast. I have it
pitched at 18 degrees which is what the prop manufacturer recommends. I
don't have any numbers for full power cruise but on the ground I saw at
least 5400 rpm. Keep working on your 7, you will love the results.
Roger

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PostPosted: Sun Jan 22, 2006 6:53 pm    Post subject: First Flight Report Reply with quote

Congrads Roger! The accomplishment as well as the test piloting is
something to be proud of. I have around forty hours in my Avid I and chose
to fly it today instead of the Cessna. Then it was back to the Kitfox and
polybrush. It is all a labor of love, but mostly I love to fly. I'm sure
your new Kitfox will be everything you've dreamed of.
Ron NB Ore 117AF flying 67779
sitting 541KF building
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From: "Donna and Roger McConnell" <rdmac(at)swbell.net>
Reply-To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com
To: <kitfox-list(at)matronics.com>
Subject: First Flight Report
Date: Sun, 22 Jan 2006 18:35:45 -0600


<rdmac(at)swbell.net>

OK guys and gals here's my story, enjoy

On Jan. 11, N619RM, a Series 7 passed its FAA inspection with
only a few minor problems and today Jan 22 after 3 years and 5 months of
off
and on building she took to the air for the first time. All I can say is
WOW
what a solid little airplane. I guess I must have done my home work because
it flew just as straight and true as can be. To tell you the truth I was a
little worried weather all my time in a Cessna 152 was going to prepare me
well enough for flying this bird but my worries were all for not. It
actually was easier to fly that the 152. This is the most honest flying
airplane I could have hoped for. It flew just as solid as a rock. I didn't
have a heavy wing and the pitch felt good and positive. The trim tab system
on the Model 7 has good authority and is super simple to get use to. The
only thing that surprised me was in how quick it got off. I had no sooner
applied full throttle and the air speed was at 45 and we were leaving the
ground right after that. I had the trim set for take off and it started
flying when the air speed was there. I sit here typing this with a big grin
on my face. Man what a fun little airplane this is going to be. Initially I
was showing about 95 MPH in cruise but I know that will improve once I ad
the spinner on the prop and the wheel pants. Today was the payback for all
the work (actually it was a labor of love) and the waiting that was endured
and in closing I'd like to add that it would not have ever happened if not
for one person in Aberdeen, WA. Once again thank you Gary Randall.

Happy Landing

Roger Mac

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PostPosted: Sun Jan 22, 2006 6:58 pm    Post subject: First Flight Report Reply with quote

Roger,
Congrats!!!! We know the feeling.....

Have a Safe New Year !!
John & Debra McBean
www.sportplanellc.com
"The Sky is not the Limit... It's a Playground"

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PostPosted: Sun Jan 22, 2006 8:30 pm    Post subject: First Flight Report Reply with quote

Great first flight report Roger. Congratulations! I hope you have that grin
on your face on each and every flight from now on. Thanks for letting the
group know.

Don Pearsall

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PostPosted: Sun Jan 22, 2006 8:53 pm    Post subject: First Flight Report Reply with quote

Good onya Roger, enjoy every moment. Its a great experience and one you
will remember for the rest of your life.

Kind Regards
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 22, 2006 9:11 pm    Post subject: First Flight Report Reply with quote

Hoooraaahh for you Roger. That brings back great memories of last June.
The best is yet to come.

Tom Tomlin
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 23, 2006 6:47 am    Post subject: First Flight Report Reply with quote

Congratulations Roger! I'm not surprised to hear how well you like your
plane. There's a reason thousands of these things are flying around the
world. Now you fully understand why <GRIN> Welcome to the club!!!!

Please keep us posted on your continued flight test progress.

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PostPosted: Mon Jan 23, 2006 7:34 am    Post subject: First Flight Report Reply with quote

At 04:35 PM 1/22/2006, you wrote:
Quote:
today Jan 22 after 3 years and 5 months of off
and on building she took to the air for the first time.

Congratulations Roger. I'm envious.
Guy Buchanan
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 23, 2006 12:33 pm    Post subject: First Flight Report Reply with quote

Congratulations, Roger!

Fred

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PostPosted: Mon Jan 23, 2006 8:45 pm    Post subject: First Flight Report Reply with quote

All Right Roger!!! This is very good news. Makes a bad week a he)) lot
better. I will be flying with you one of these days....in formation that
is.
Thanks for the good news
Gary
s7 still in the garage
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From: "Donna and Roger McConnell" <rdmac(at)swbell.net>
Reply-To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com
To: <kitfox-list(at)matronics.com>
Subject: First Flight Report
Date: Sun, 22 Jan 2006 18:35:45 -0600


<rdmac(at)swbell.net>

OK guys and gals here's my story, enjoy

On Jan. 11, N619RM, a Series 7 passed its FAA inspection with
only a few minor problems and today Jan 22 after 3 years and 5 months of
off
and on building she took to the air for the first time. All I can say is
WOW
what a solid little airplane. I guess I must have done my home work because
it flew just as straight and true as can be. To tell you the truth I was a
little worried weather all my time in a Cessna 152 was going to prepare me
well enough for flying this bird but my worries were all for not. It
actually was easier to fly that the 152. This is the most honest flying
airplane I could have hoped for. It flew just as solid as a rock. I didn't
have a heavy wing and the pitch felt good and positive. The trim tab system
on the Model 7 has good authority and is super simple to get use to. The
only thing that surprised me was in how quick it got off. I had no sooner
applied full throttle and the air speed was at 45 and we were leaving the
ground right after that. I had the trim set for take off and it started
flying when the air speed was there. I sit here typing this with a big grin
on my face. Man what a fun little airplane this is going to be. Initially I
was showing about 95 MPH in cruise but I know that will improve once I ad
the spinner on the prop and the wheel pants. Today was the payback for all
the work (actually it was a labor of love) and the waiting that was endured
and in closing I'd like to add that it would not have ever happened if not
for one person in Aberdeen, WA. Once again thank you Gary Randall.

Happy Landing

Roger Mac

N619RM/912S (now flying)




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