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N25SR First Flight
Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2018 5:45 pm
by Jerry Folkerts
Today, at high noon, N25SR took to the skies for approximately 45 minutes. The flight was relatively uneventful with only a few minor discrepancies. Notably, the airplane was really fast and I wasn’t able to get it up to the 75% power range for adequate engine break in procedures. We had cloud cover at 2500 ft limiting my ability to climb. Consequently, it wanted to go too fast and I had to throttle back more than I wanted. It’s going to be a real performer. No adverse handling characteristics. Awesome landing. More pictures and video later as they come in from the ground crew.
Jerry Folkerts
Re: N25SR First Flight
Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2018 6:34 pm
by Washington Rebel
Congrats Jerry.
Looks great.
Re: N25SR First Flight
Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2018 9:37 pm
by Rebel541
CONGRATS Jerry !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: N25SR First Flight
Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2018 10:12 pm
by mikeh
Well done Jerry. It looks great from Downunder!
Cheers
Mike
Re: N25SR First Flight
Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2018 1:50 am
by cgroves
Congratulations!! It looks great
Re: N25SR First Flight
Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2018 3:21 am
by dreamer
Have Fun. Super job. Rob
Re: N25SR First Flight
Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2018 4:47 am
by RJW
BRAVO...major milestone Jerry!
Re: N25SR First Flight
Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2018 4:57 am
by micreb
Jerry
Awesome accomplishment.
Now to enjoy the fruits of all the hair-pulling, lip biting, cussin & throwing tools!
If it’s half as much fun as a Rebel you’re in for many real treats.
Paul, in Sunny No. Florida
PS. That plane BEGS for BIG tires!
Re: N25SR First Flight
Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2018 5:15 am
by Elite583
Congratulations Jerry, that's a terrific achievement!
Cheers,
Dave
Elite583
Re: N25SR First Flight
Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2018 7:34 am
by snowyriver
Awesome! And ditto on the big tires...from the land of big tires! Craig
Re: N25SR First Flight
Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2018 8:18 am
by ericfo
Huge accomplishment, Jerry!!!
After break in, squawk fixing and tweaking you are free to roam around the country.
Great job.
Eric
N645E Elite Amphib
Additional Photos
Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2018 10:48 am
by Jerry Folkerts
Would be fun to add captions -- "you can't catch me" or, "get that gnat off my tail" or?????
Re: N25SR First Flight
Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2018 12:15 pm
by Jenki
Very nice, congratulation :)
Re: N25SR First Flight
Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2018 5:11 pm
by Flying Indian
Congradulations Gerry well deserved !!! were all proud of you !!!!
Re: N25SR First Flight
Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2018 4:48 am
by fokkerguy
Congratulations, Well done!
Todd