Category Archives: Phase 1 Flight Testing
Phase 1 Testing is Done!
This morning I flew the plane for almost 3 hours and wrapped up the last of the 40 hours required for the Phase 1 testing period! While there is likely to be continual tweaking and improvements going forward, the plane … Continue reading
Additional Equipment Checks – Static/Transponder/ELT/Oxygen
The other day I turned my attention to some of the remaining tasks for the completion of the plane now that the end of Phase 1 testing is nearing. I took the plane across the parking lot to Pacific Coast … Continue reading
Flight Testing Continues
Over the last few days I’ve been working hard to wrap up the last of the flight testing. Several additional trips around the 100NM boundary has resulted in some great views of the terrain and has afforded me the chance … Continue reading
First Oil Change
Today was the day I needed to perform the first oil change on the plane. Since it’s a new engine, Lycoming recommends an early oil change at 25 hours rather than the usual 50 hour interval. This was seriously the … Continue reading
A New Best – 178 Knots
I am now sitting at about 25 hours of flight testing out of a required 40 hours due to my engine/propeller combination I am using. The testing is getting to be more about minor nuances and less about major items … Continue reading
Proof it does Fly
Today, I am sharing the first of two videos taken during a recent short flight. Thanks to my neighborhood Fox Cameraman (thanks Phil!), we hooked up a couple of HD GoPro cameras and went for a short test flight (well, … Continue reading
The half way point
Because of work and other distractions, it’s taken a while to get to this point. I am not just a hair under half-way through the Phase 1 testing period. The mandatory 40 hours of testing before I can carry passengers … Continue reading
Flight Testing and Issues found
So far I have had a total of three flights and am now just over the 4 hour mark on the Hobbs meter – work has been getting in the way. The plane is incredibly fun to fly and I … Continue reading
First Flight!
Today with a small ground crew of my loving and supporting wife and some local enthusiasts, our RV-10 (N928MT) took flight for the first time. The flight went as planned and the new engine performed beautifully even while I drove … Continue reading
Fuel Leak Resolutions and Prep for First Flight
Over the last few days I’ve focused on resolving the two fuel leak issues – one in each tank. The right tank was addressed by prosealing in the fluid fitting for the fuel line. As it turns out, I had … Continue reading
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