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Date: Mon, 23 May 2005 08:38:51 -0500
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George Graham wrote:

>
>My general advice:
>
>    1. Develop your engine package on the ground.  Mine was
>making full power for almost 40 hours before it went onto the
>airplane. Why not do that?
>

I plan to run extensively on the ground at high power... 40 hours? 
maybe.. but several tankfuls of fuel at least. For a one-off 
installation this seems almost to be a MUST. A ground or "in flight 
adjustable" IVO for run-in purposes would be even better, in order to 
vary loads on the engine.

>    2. Know what altitude you need to have to turn back, and
>what speed and turn angle to use.
>
 
This falls under "type training". Chris and I intend to take factory 
transition training, and also as a favor from a friend, I may get some 
Velocity time in Utah in the near future. Can you guess what I will 
practice?

>
>    3. Do your test flights from a long runway which has lots
>of clear ground for emergency landings.
> 
>
I will be flying from a former AF base with a runway layout that is 
conducive to a turnback (parralel runways, land upwind on the second) . 
Both primary runways are 7000 feet long or so. CFR is onsite 24/7. 
Tower. No airlines. A couple of "outs" without hitting homes or woods.  
I will just say I am blessed with regards to the field

>None of those are new or original ideas, can you imagine
>otherwise?
>
>   
>Sarasota Florida
>
>George Graham
>Mazda Rx7ez N4449E
>Homepage <http://bfn.org/~ca266>
>

It is sage advice, and I am certain it has been written in blood many 
times over. I plan to take it.
 
Dave