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10 hours in. I have to finally admit after all the hype this group gives about the flying characteristics of the Murphy planes that I been reading for the last couple years, I was always a skeptic. But today I will say you are all correct. My airplane has been handling great, lands nice, takes off like a rocket. I couldn't be happier. I am almost certain this Elite will out perform the Husky.
I am getting close to warm weather and want to remove the doors for a little more excitement. Is there any concerns doing this as far as handling goes? Do I need to tie down anything under 25# in the cockpit?
So far the MAM fiberglass cowl has been ok with the stock inlets. Warmest day yet here at 74F and yet to see a CHT over 400, cruise is normally 325.

Mike Betti



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Hey Mike
Good to be reminded of an excellent end product, and nice to hear you're
having fun. Couple questions:
Did you do the engine rework yourself (besides parts sent out)?
Anything different from stock mags and carb?
What prop and empty weight did you end up with?
-Ben/ 496R


On 3/26/2007 5:20 PM, mbetti@hughes.net wrote to rebel-builders:

10 hours in. I have to finally admit after all the hype this group gives

about the flying characteristics of the Murphy planes that I been reading
for the last couple years, I was always a skeptic. But today I will say you
are all correct. My airplane has been handling great, lands nice, takes off
like a rocket. I couldn't be happier. I am almost certain this Elite will
out perform the Husky.

I am getting close to warm weather and want to remove the doors for a

little more excitement. Is there any concerns doing this as far as handling
goes? Do I need to tie down anything under 25# in the cockpit?

So far the MAM fiberglass cowl has been ok with the stock inlets. Warmest

day yet here at 74F and yet to see a CHT over 400, cruise is normally 325.

Mike Betti

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