I have been flying with different weights to simulate “Bekah”. ;-)
Also to simulate luggage and different loading configurations. Things went well and while I didn't hit every
single weight I proved the plane flies well and that there is not a major
difference in control feel. With heavy
luggage you end up with a bit slower tail rise on take-off and more pitchy
movement on landing, but now that I have “felt” the characteristics I am good
to close out my phase one.
Flying down to Renton Field I hit the fabulous 40 hour
mark. I didn't get a pick in the air,
but now the plane has been test flown the appropriate number of hours, I have
signed it off and am now entering Phase 2 which means I can take passengers to
experience the airplane with me. Oh, the
reason I was heading down to Renton was to catch some aerobatic training in a
Pitts.. Not cheap, but valuable
experience for flying and for future aerobatics.
Also including what I think is just a great pic of my plane
tied down for the first time at Renton Field.
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