Flying

On Sept 9 2009 we ran 'er up for the first time.  Took it out of the shop, ran a few grass drags to see if anything would shake loose.  It held up fine.  So we took it out to the Airstrip.  The gods were with us and about 6 PM the winds abated. So we flew it.  It flew well so we flew it 'till dark.

Grass Drags, a few trips 'round

the yard, it held up ok so

We brought 'er out to the Airfield.

Laid out the Wing. Cleared lines

Strapped in, waiting GA to clear.

Look at that wall! That 64 inch

Prop holds a phenomenal wall!

Lets Go!

Coming up good.

Taxi for a ways to see how it goes.

Airborne! First time in the air!

Down the runway

 A low level fly by.
 

 

Then it was my turn to take it up.  Since I cannot take pictures and take off at the same time, here are some shots from the air.  I think Matt has pictures of my take off, it I get them from him I will post here.  It was a very good day!

 

Videos of the grass drag and flight day,

If you cannot open these videos here is my YouTube link. http://www.youtube.com/user/qgolden  

 

Half Moon Pond, Alton NH

Facing West over the Pond.

Out over the Dashboard

1005' AGL heading SW

It's a rush to fly over your house and have your kids run out to wave at you!

 

 

 

This is the way to end a perfect inaugural flight! 

The Moon rising in the East while the Sun sets in the West. I took these two shots 30 seconds apart!