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A new Elite Flys

Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2013 9:53 am
by rknight
After many years of building GKRD had it's first flight on Sept 12, 2013 flown by Gilbert Tessier, who did a great job of flying. The first flight lasted for 45 minutes and He reported that it flew very well and only requires a few minor adjustments. The engine is O-320 Leavens rebuild that I had purchased with the help of Wayne O'Shea. The temps and presures were all within operating limits.
First flight 013.JPG

Re: A new Elite Flys

Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2013 12:43 pm
by Washington Rebel
Congratulations.
Must be a great feeling.
Good looking plane.

Re: A new Elite Flys

Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2013 2:01 pm
by NormIsler
Congratulations!
Another Elite in the air.
I need to go pull some more rivets!

Re: A new Elite Flys

Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2013 3:18 pm
by Walter Klatt
Wow, a nose gear. Congrats, great plane, and I'm sure you will enjoy it. And good job, Gilbert.

Re: A new Elite Flys

Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2013 4:45 pm
by Elite773
It looks very nicely done. Congratulations!

Bob.

Re: A new Elite Flys

Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2013 6:29 pm
by Elite583
Congratulations, one more Elite!

Pls. let us know how the test program goes and especially how the nose gear works out.

Dave

Elite 583

Re: A new Elite Flys

Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2013 8:41 pm
by snowyriver
Congrats! Now the real fun begins! Craig