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Alan Hepburn

First Flight C-FGAH

Post by Alan Hepburn » Sat Feb 18, 2012 10:42 am

Al Hepburn is happy to announce the first flight of Elite C-FGAH at
10:30 on June 20, '05, after a prolonged wait for decent WX. Flight
duration 0+18.

No cooling problems at 25C ambient in climb to 3,000'

Only problem encountered was a slight oil leak, source to be
investigated.

Does 97 knots indicated with the wheels down.

Al




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Scott Aldrich

First Flight C-FGAH

Post by Scott Aldrich » Sat Feb 18, 2012 10:42 am

Congrats Al!

Scott
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Subject: First Flight C-FGAH

Al Hepburn is happy to announce the first flight of Elite C-FGAH at
10:30 on June 20, '05, after a prolonged wait for decent WX. Flight
duration 0+18.

No cooling problems at 25C ambient in climb to 3,000'

Only problem encountered was a slight oil leak, source to be
investigated.

Does 97 knots indicated with the wheels down.

Al




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Robert and Olga Johnson

First Flight C-FGAH

Post by Robert and Olga Johnson » Sat Feb 18, 2012 10:42 am

Congrats Al. It is a great feeling and sense of accomplishment after all the
hard work. Enjoy, and I am sure you will find every takeoff as thrilling as
the first as I had - Just not as scary. Bob J
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Subject: First Flight C-FGAH

Al Hepburn is happy to announce the first flight of Elite C-FGAH at
10:30 on June 20, '05, after a prolonged wait for decent WX. Flight
duration 0+18.

No cooling problems at 25C ambient in climb to 3,000'

Only problem encountered was a slight oil leak, source to be
investigated.

Does 97 knots indicated with the wheels down.

Al




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Drew Dalgleish

First Flight C-FGAH

Post by Drew Dalgleish » Sat Feb 18, 2012 10:42 am

Way to go Al 97 wheels down is truckin right along what engine?

At 12:38 PM 6/20/2005 -0400, you wrote:
Al Hepburn is happy to announce the first flight of Elite C-FGAH at
10:30 on June 20, '05, after a prolonged wait for decent WX. Flight
duration 0+18.

No cooling problems at 25C ambient in climb to 3,000'

Only problem encountered was a slight oil leak, source to be
investigated.

Does 97 knots indicated with the wheels down.

Al




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Ralph Baker

First Flight C-FGAH

Post by Ralph Baker » Sat Feb 18, 2012 10:42 am

Congratulation Al! What incentive to get cracking on N624E. How was
the control harmony? Any of the pitch sensitivity we hear about?

Fly safe and enjoy the new toy.
Ralph Baker



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bscheube

First Flight C-FGAH

Post by bscheube » Sat Feb 18, 2012 10:42 am

congrats Al.

Bob Scheuber Moose/191




-> Al Hepburn is happy to announce the first flight of Elite C-FGAH at
-> 10:30 on June 20, '05, after a prolonged wait for decent WX. Flight
-> duration 0+18.
->
-> No cooling problems at 25C ambient in climb to 3,000'
->
-> Only problem encountered was a slight oil leak, source to be
-> investigated.
->
-> Does 97 knots indicated with the wheels down.
->
-> Al
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mbetti

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Post by mbetti » Sat Feb 18, 2012 10:42 am

Congrats Al..
I'm interested in some of the questions your getting:
- what engine?
- what prop?
- just wheels for landing gear or amphibs?
- did you do the elevator narrowing mod?
- did it handle as expected?

Thanks,
Mike Betti
771E

On Mon, 20 Jun 2005 12:38:57 -0400, rebel-builders@dcsol.com said:
Al Hepburn is happy to announce the first flight of Elite C-FGAH at
10:30 on June 20, '05, after a prolonged wait for decent WX. Flight
duration 0+18.

No cooling problems at 25C ambient in climb to 3,000'

Only problem encountered was a slight oil leak, source to be
investigated.

Does 97 knots indicated with the wheels down.

Al




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Terry Dazey

First Flight C-FGAH

Post by Terry Dazey » Sat Feb 18, 2012 10:42 am

Hello Al:

YeY ! Congrads Al ! Now comes the fun part . . . flying.

Don't forget to feed us handling data. And yes, you can keep that smile
on your face for as long as you like. You deserve it.

Terry Dazey
Rebel 662



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duration 0+18.


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Bob Fisher

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Post by Bob Fisher » Sat Feb 18, 2012 10:42 am

Congrates Al you will have a great time this summer! bob fisher
rebel 342 amphib parry sound
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From: "Alan Hepburn" <ahepburn@renc.igs.net>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Monday, June 20, 2005 12:38 PM
Subject: First Flight C-FGAH

Al Hepburn is happy to announce the first flight of Elite C-FGAH at
10:30 on June 20, '05, after a prolonged wait for decent WX. Flight
duration 0+18.

No cooling problems at 25C ambient in climb to 3,000'

Only problem encountered was a slight oil leak, source to be
investigated.

Does 97 knots indicated with the wheels down.

Al




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carol and murray cherkas

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Post by carol and murray cherkas » Sat Feb 18, 2012 10:42 am

That's great Al. I know how it feels.
ENJOY

Murray




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NormIsler

First Flight C-FGAH

Post by NormIsler » Sat Feb 18, 2012 10:42 am

Congratulations!!!

As owner, and (exceptionally slow) builder of another Elite, we are excited
for you, and eager to hear all about it!

Enjoy the next phase of the journey!

Norm & Elise Isler
Elite 702E
Brockport, NY




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Walter Klatt

First Flight C-FGAH

Post by Walter Klatt » Sat Feb 18, 2012 10:42 am

Congrats and good to hear about another Elite flying. Looking
forward to more reports once you get used to it. Be proud and
enjoy.

Walter
-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com
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Alan Hepburn
Sent: Monday, June 20, 2005 9:39 AM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: First Flight C-FGAH


Al Hepburn is happy to announce the first flight of
Elite C-FGAH at
10:30 on June 20, '05, after a prolonged wait for
decent WX. Flight
duration 0+18.

No cooling problems at 25C ambient in climb to 3,000'

Only problem encountered was a slight oil leak, source to be
investigated.

Does 97 knots indicated with the wheels down.

Al




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Dave Ricker

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Post by Dave Ricker » Sat Feb 18, 2012 10:42 am

Al

A big congrats, good job & good to hear!!

Pls keep us up to date on the fly-off & beyond.

Cheers,

Dave R.
Francine D.
elite583.cjb.net

Alan Hepburn wrote:
Al Hepburn is happy to announce the first flight of Elite C-FGAH at
10:30 on June 20, '05, after a prolonged wait for decent WX. Flight
duration 0+18.

No cooling problems at 25C ambient in climb to 3,000'

Only problem encountered was a slight oil leak, source to be
investigated.

Does 97 knots indicated with the wheels down.

Al

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Dick Shotwell

First Flight C-FGAH

Post by Dick Shotwell » Sat Feb 18, 2012 10:42 am

Hi Al,
Congratulations! The first flight is always a thrill as many of us can
attest. Good luck with your flight testing.
Dick Shotwell
Moose 096
N235DS
Twin Falls, ID


----- Original Message -----
From: "Alan Hepburn" <ahepburn@renc.igs.net>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Monday, June 20, 2005 10:38 AM
Subject: First Flight C-FGAH

Al Hepburn is happy to announce the first flight of Elite C-FGAH at
10:30 on June 20, '05, after a prolonged wait for decent WX. Flight
duration 0+18.

No cooling problems at 25C ambient in climb to 3,000'

Only problem encountered was a slight oil leak, source to be
investigated.

Does 97 knots indicated with the wheels down.

Al




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Don Boardman

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Post by Don Boardman » Sat Feb 18, 2012 10:42 am

Al,

Congratulations!
Randy and I are still basking in the glow of our first flights. Exactly a
month ago May 20.
Smoky saw his 22nd hour today.

You've got a lot of adventure ahead.
Good luck with your test flying.

Don B.

From: Alan Hepburn <ahepburn@renc.igs.net>
Reply-To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Date: Mon, 20 Jun 2005 12:38:57 -0400
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: First Flight C-FGAH


Al Hepburn is happy to announce the first flight of Elite C-FGAH at
10:30 on June 20, '05, after a prolonged wait for decent WX. Flight
duration 0+18.

No cooling problems at 25C ambient in climb to 3,000'

Only problem encountered was a slight oil leak, source to be
investigated.

Does 97 knots indicated with the wheels down.

Al




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