Finished

Post by **Spike** » Thu Nov 11, 2010 8:56 am

When you put it that way ...

Guess that I wasn't think of that as building as much as it was programming

cjensen · Post by **cjensen** » Thu Nov 11, 2010 10:37 am

Okaaaaay...looks like a GREAT day to be flying in Montana!!

KHLN 111553Z 00000KT 10SM FEW049 SCT060 M04/M07 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP297 T10391072

What up!?

Brantel · Post by **Brantel** » Thu Nov 11, 2010 11:26 am

We are rootin for you but make sure you are ready in your own mind!!!

Post by **Spike** » Thu Nov 11, 2010 11:58 am

cjensen wrote:Okaaaaay...looks like a GREAT day to be flying in Montana!!

KHLN 111553Z 00000KT 10SM FEW049 SCT060 M04/M07 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP297 T10391072

No pressure there ...

hydroguy2 · Post by **hydroguy2** » Thu Nov 11, 2010 12:10 pm

No pressure.....ya right. I'm getting it from every angle lately.

I just got home from work, heading to the airport soon. Couple of last minute details to attend to. Then I'll sit in the seat for a bit to do a dry run in my head. IF...repeat IF I feel good and the butterfies settle down, I take her up. It's 30*F here and the wind is about 10kts right down the runway, so feels colder. Might be a good day to put an hour on a new motor....we'll see. I had a good briefing with my friend last night, so feel ready......

besides it's Veterans Day, it's about Freedom, isn't it? I'm a Vet, maybe I'll be Free today.

Wicked Stick · Post by **Wicked Stick** » Thu Nov 11, 2010 1:53 pm

Spike wrote:When you put it that way ...

Guess that I wasn't think of that as building as much as it was programming

I like your analogy, it is more like programming after the build when they come out. LOL.

The most you are going to get to program a newborn is DOS.
"Diaper Operating System"

cjensen · Post by **cjensen** » Thu Nov 11, 2010 2:07 pm

I meant absolutely no pressure...just pointing out how nice it appears to be up there!

You'd be having a better day than me! Super nice day today here...can't fly...see my fuel leak thread to see why.

Hope to read about a successful outing Brian!

hydroguy2 · Post by **hydroguy2** » Thu Nov 11, 2010 2:38 pm

I'm out....too much x-wind for me and my butterflies. I'll get it done when everything is right.

cjensen · Post by **cjensen** » Thu Nov 11, 2010 2:41 pm

Good call Brian!!

Bob Barrett · Post by **Bob Barrett** » Thu Nov 11, 2010 3:18 pm

Don't let anyone put pressure on you , including yourself. You want the weather just right for the first flicght and you need to feel ready yourself! Days, weeks or even months are not as important as everyone including the pilot are ready

Spike the development and program of your other project takes many years past 18! Our oldest has a son in college and didnt get married until she was 28 but we find there is still some need for "programing and support" for her and her two younger siblings

They don't necessarily agree with us on that score.

hydroguy2 · Post by **hydroguy2** » Sun Dec 05, 2010 6:26 pm

Aurora can actually fly!

more in a bit.

Brantel · Post by **Brantel** » Sun Dec 05, 2010 7:01 pm

Saw the report on FB. Congrats Brian!!!!!

hydroguy2 · Post by **hydroguy2** » Sun Dec 05, 2010 8:13 pm

here's a bad video of the first lift off.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zibhIAdyt2s

The numbers look good so far. 24" 2400(might have been 2500) 9.1gph was over 200mph. CHT's 311-350. Oil temp 177cruise 183 slow flight. stall 1/2 flap 54mph.

oh there is more but I can't think properly

Joe · Post by **Joe** » Sun Dec 05, 2010 8:27 pm

Fantastic! Congratulations and have a heck of a good time!

cjensen · Post by **cjensen** » Sun Dec 05, 2010 8:58 pm

Woohoo!!!!!!!!!!!!! Way to go Brian!! You gotta be chompin at the bit to get in it!! Congrats buddy!!

hydroguy2 · Post by **hydroguy2** » Sun Dec 05, 2010 8:58 pm

200 mph Low pass: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-1M4qkJJ9M

hydroguy2 · Post by **hydroguy2** » Sun Dec 05, 2010 9:01 pm

cjensen wrote:Woohoo!!!!!!!!!!!!! Way to go Brian!! You gotta be chompin at the bit to get in it!! Congrats buddy!!

Been there, Done that! Jim did the first and second, then it was my turn.

HOLY CRAP, she is everything I wanted and then some. Rock solid and smooth as a baby butt

itisgood · Post by **itisgood** » Sun Dec 05, 2010 9:01 pm

That take off was the bomb! Congrats to you Brian. There never is a bad movie of a such a beautiful subject.
Keep on flying! High!

Dave

cjensen · Post by **cjensen** » Sun Dec 05, 2010 9:12 pm

Woohoo times two then!!! Great day!!

svanarts · Post by **svanarts** » Sun Dec 05, 2010 11:45 pm

Congratulations three times now!