From: Rotary motors in
aircraft [mailto:flyrotary@lancaironline.net] On
Behalf Of Rogers, Bob J.
Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2009 5:42
PM
To: Rotary motors in aircraft
Subject: [FlyRotary] First Flight
- Mustang II w/ 13B Turbo Rotary engine - N62BT
On
Wednesday, March 18, 2009, at approximately 10:00 a.m., my Mustang II took to
the air for the first time. After almost 18 years of building (when time
permitted), the first flight was exhilarating and deeply satisfying. The
turbocharged Mazda rotary 13B engine ran well and all temperatures stayed in
the green. It produced more power than I needed. Everything
electric worked as planned, thanks to Mr. Bob Nuckolls and the AeroElectric
Connection. The airplane is a joy to fly and made all the effort to build
it worthwhile. I look forward to many adventures in the air after the
initial 40 hour test period is flown off. See you in the skies!
For
pictures of the first flight, click on this link: http://www.funplacestofly.com/Bobs-First-Flight.asp
For a
more detailed narrative on the reasons for selecting this airplane and the
Mazda rotary engine, click on this link:
http://www.eaa1246.org/projectsnplanesdisplay.asp?id=10&pic=192
Thanks to
all of you who gave advice and support over the years. The task was not
easy, but it was rewarding.
Bob J.
Rogers
McKinney,
TX (KTKI)