My Friends,
in the U.S.A. as N914XL took to flight for the first time from Denton
County Municipal Airport (KDTO), Denton, Texas. N914XL was piloted
most ably by Gary Platner, one of the finest pilots known by the
builder. Mr. Platner flew the aircraft for 15 minutes overhead the
airport performing a series of control tests as well as stalls gear/
flaps up and gear/flaps down. The stalls broke straight ahead with no
tendency to fall off to either side and the aircraft was in proper
trim at all speeds tested (up to 130 kts indicated).
Winds were from 150D at 5 kts gusting to 8 kts, temperature was 55F
(13C), altimeter setting 29.87.
The sun set before the builder was able to fly. I expect that I shall
make my own first flight this weekend.
Pics and videos of the first flight will be posted as soon as possible.
As they say in Texas "YEEEEEEEEE HAAAWWWWWWW!)
Check six,
Bob Borger
Europa Kit #A221 N914XL, XS Mono, Intercooled 914, Airmaster C/S
http://www.europaowners.org/N914XL
Now Flying!
3705 Lynchburg Dr.
Corinth, TX 76208
Home: 940-497-2123
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