Mailing List flyrotary@lancaironline.net Message #34213
From: Bob White <rlwhite@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] First flight, RV-8 N5093F
Date: Sat, 4 Nov 2006 19:18:59 -0700
To: Rotary motors in aircraft <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>

Way to go Gaylen.  Congratulations on first flight.  I like your
temps.

Bob W.

Bob W. - Still working on taildragger endorsement.  Why didn't I do that
a year ago. :(

On Sat, 4 Nov 2006 19:46:04 -0600
"Gaylen Lerohl" <lerohl@rea-alp.com> wrote:

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> First flight today.  Climbed to 6500' over the airport and began a conservative  program.  Did mild maneuvering, approaches to stalls, simulated approaches at altitude, flaps at 50% and 100%.  .6 hour.  Limited airspeed to 110 Kt.  OAT 50F.  Water temp 190 in climb, 180 with power back.  Oil temp 170.  Needs more left rudder on take-off and climb than expected, otherwise flys nice!  More data as acquired.
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> I'm indebted to the list for all the shared information that made this project possible.  Thanks Tracy for making your products available.  
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> Second photo in separate Email.
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> Regards,
> Gaylen Lerohl
> Alexandria, Minnesota
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