[rebel-builders] SR - First flight

[Wayne G. O'Shea]

Congratulations Charlie!!!! Big day in any builders life...that's for sure.

Cheers,
Wayne

----- Original Message -----
From: "Charlie Starr" <cws1932@cox.net>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2006 8:23 PM
Subject: [rebel-builders] SR - First flight

I've tried to send this some days ago, but was unsuccessful. Good old

Mike figured out the problem (as usual) and corrected it -- so here goes:

------------------------------

Happy to report that first flight of Super Rebel N96CS was completed

Thurs. 3/2/06 (1:05 flight) with no major problems to report. Powered by an
O-540 A4-A5 with two blade Hartzell constant speed. One minor oil leak at
cooler fitting (easily repaired) and CHT's slightly above desired were
noted. Aileron response was somewhat less than anticipated, but elevator
and rudder were as desired. Electric rudder and elevator trim were
adequate, responsive and controllable throughout entire range. Electric
flaps operated throughout entire range as desired. Hands-off flight
throughout entire speed range with appropriate trim. Empty weight came out
slightly higher than anticipated, but extra equipment was added (electric
flaps, rudder trim, full IFR radios and instruments, corrosion primer on all
interior surfaces, extra fuel tank bays, etc.) Hope to deal with CHT by
experimenting with cowl air exit during next hours of testing. Almost eight
years of work, but very satisfied. Will

fly the 25 hr's of test time an
d
then paint.

Charlie Starr SR #065



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[Jim Cole]

Wow, eight years and only a few minor snags. Congratulations Charlie
lets see some pictures when you get a chance.

Cheers
Jim

Wayne G. O'Shea wrote:

Congratulations Charlie!!!! Big day in any builders life...that's for sure.

Cheers,
Wayne

----- Original Message -----
From: "Charlie Starr" <cws1932@cox.net>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2006 8:23 PM
Subject: [rebel-builders] SR - First flight

I've tried to send this some days ago, but was unsuccessful. Good old

Mike figured out the problem (as usual) and corrected it -- so here goes:

------------------------------

Happy to report that first flight of Super Rebel N96CS was completed

Thurs. 3/2/06 (1:05 flight) with no major problems to report. Powered by an
O-540 A4-A5 with two blade Hartzell constant speed. One minor oil leak at
cooler fitting (easily repaired) and CHT's slightly above desired were
noted. Aileron response was somewhat less than anticipated, but elevator
and rudder were as desired. Electric rudder and elevator trim were
adequate, responsive and controllable throughout entire range. Electric
flaps operated throughout entire range as desired. Hands-off flight
throughout entire speed range with appropriate trim. Empty weight came out
slightly higher than anticipated, but extra equipment was added (electric
flaps, rudder trim, full IFR radios and instruments, corrosion primer on all
interior surfaces, extra fuel tank bays, etc.) Hope to deal with CHT by
experimenting with cowl air exit during next hours of testing. Almost eight
years of work, but very satisfied. Will

fly the 25 hr's of test time an
d
then paint.

Charlie Starr SR #065



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[Bruce Georgen]

Congratulations Charlie... Had to be an exciting day!!! Now the fun starts.

Bruce G

-----Original Message-----

From: "Wayne G. O'Shea" <oifa@irishfield.on.ca>
Sent: Mar 8, 2006 5:32 PM
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Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] SR - First flight

Congratulations Charlie!!!! Big day in any builders life...that's for sure.

Cheers,
Wayne

----- Original Message -----
From: "Charlie Starr" <cws1932@cox.net>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2006 8:23 PM
Subject: [rebel-builders] SR - First flight

I've tried to send this some days ago, but was unsuccessful. Good old

Mike figured out the problem (as usual) and corrected it -- so here goes:

------------------------------

Happy to report that first flight of Super Rebel N96CS was completed

Thurs. 3/2/06 (1:05 flight) with no major problems to report. Powered by an
O-540 A4-A5 with two blade Hartzell constant speed. One minor oil leak at
cooler fitting (easily repaired) and CHT's slightly above desired were
noted. Aileron response was somewhat less than anticipated, but elevator
and rudder were as desired. Electric rudder and elevator trim were
adequate, responsive and controllable throughout entire range. Electric
flaps operated throughout entire range as desired. Hands-off flight
throughout entire speed range with appropriate trim. Empty weight came out
slightly higher than anticipated, but extra equipment was added (electric
flaps, rudder trim, full IFR radios and instruments, corrosion primer on all
interior surfaces, extra fuel tank bays, etc.) Hope to deal with CHT by
experimenting with cowl air exit during next hours of testing. Almost eight
years of work, but very satisfied. Will

fly the 25 hr's of test time an
d
then paint.

Charlie Starr SR #065



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[Kevin Brennan]

congrats Charlie
Where are you located?

Charlie Starr <cws1932@cox.net> wrote:
I've tried to send this some days ago, but was unsuccessful. Good old Mike figured out the problem (as usual) and corrected it -- so here goes:
------------------------------

Happy to report that first flight of Super Rebel N96CS was completed Thurs. 3/2/06 (1:05 flight) with no major problems to report. Powered by an O-540 A4-A5 with two blade Hartzell constant speed. One minor oil leak at cooler fitting (easily repaired) and CHT's slightly above desired were noted. Aileron response was somewhat less than anticipated, but elevator and rudder were as desired. Electric rudder and elevator trim were adequate, responsive and controllable throughout entire range. Electric flaps operated throughout entire range as desired. Hands-off flight throughout entire speed range with appropriate trim. Empty weight came out slightly higher than anticipated, but extra equipment was added (electric flaps, rudder trim, full IFR radios and instruments, corrosion primer on all interior surfaces, extra fuel tank bays, etc.) Hope to deal with CHT by experimenting with cowl air exit during next hours of testing. Almost eight years of work, but very satisfied. Will
fly the 25 hr's of test time an
d
then paint.

Charlie Starr SR #065



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[Walter Klatt]

Congrats Charlie. Glad to hear it went well, and have fun with it going
forward.

Walter

-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of Bruce
Georgen
Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2006 5:46 PM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] SR - First flight

Congratulations Charlie... Had to be an exciting day!!! Now the fun starts.

Bruce G

-----Original Message-----

From: "Wayne G. O'Shea" <oifa@irishfield.on.ca>
Sent: Mar 8, 2006 5:32 PM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] SR - First flight

Congratulations Charlie!!!! Big day in any builders life...that's for sure.

Cheers,
Wayne

----- Original Message -----
From: "Charlie Starr" <cws1932@cox.net>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2006 8:23 PM
Subject: [rebel-builders] SR - First flight

I've tried to send this some days ago, but was unsuccessful. Good old

Mike figured out the problem (as usual) and corrected it -- so here goes:

------------------------------

Happy to report that first flight of Super Rebel N96CS was completed

Thurs. 3/2/06 (1:05 flight) with no major problems to report. Powered by

an

O-540 A4-A5 with two blade Hartzell constant speed. One minor oil leak at
cooler fitting (easily repaired) and CHT's slightly above desired were
noted. Aileron response was somewhat less than anticipated, but elevator
and rudder were as desired. Electric rudder and elevator trim were
adequate, responsive and controllable throughout entire range. Electric
flaps operated throughout entire range as desired. Hands-off flight
throughout entire speed range with appropriate trim. Empty weight came out
slightly higher than anticipated, but extra equipment was added (electric
flaps, rudder trim, full IFR radios and instruments, corrosion primer on

all

interior surfaces, extra fuel tank bays, etc.) Hope to deal with CHT by
experimenting with cowl air exit during next hours of testing. Almost

eight

years of work, but very satisfied. Will

fly the 25 hr's of test time an
d
then paint.

Charlie Starr SR #065



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[Bob Patterson]

Congratulations Charlie !!! Don't it feel good !! :-) :-)

Please keep us posted as flying progresses - I'm sure there are
several people here who would like to hear your numbers - empty weight,
cruise speed, fuel burn @ xxxx rpm, ROC, etc., etc. ! That kind of
news really keeps the fires burning to keep building !

.....bobp

-------------------------------orig.-------------------------
On Wednesday 08 March 2006 08:23 pm, Charlie Starr wrote:

I've tried to send this some days ago, but was unsuccessful. Good old
Mike figured out the problem (as usual) and corrected it -- so here goes:
------------------------------

Happy to report that first flight of Super Rebel N96CS was completed
Thurs. 3/2/06 (1:05 flight) with no major problems to report. Powered by
an O-540 A4-A5 with two blade Hartzell constant speed. One minor oil
leak at cooler fitting (easily repaired) and CHT's slightly above desired
were noted. Aileron response was somewhat less than anticipated, but
elevator and rudder were as desired. Electric rudder and elevator trim
were adequate, responsive and controllable throughout entire range.
Electric flaps operated throughout entire range as desired. Hands-off
flight throughout entire speed range with appropriate trim. Empty weight
came out slightly higher than anticipated, but extra equipment was added
(electric flaps, rudder trim, full IFR radios and instruments, corrosion
primer on all interior surfaces, extra fuel tank bays, etc.) Hope to
deal with CHT by experimenting with cowl air exit during next hours of
testing. Almost eight years of work, but very satisfied. Will fly the
25 hr's of test time an
d
then paint.

Charlie Starr SR #065

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[pollock]

Well done Charlie

Bill
Moose 244
----- Original Message -----
From: "Charlie Starr" <cws1932@cox.net>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2006 8:23 PM
Subject: [rebel-builders] SR - First flight

I've tried to send this some days ago, but was unsuccessful. Good old
Mike figured out the problem (as usual) and corrected it -- so here goes:
------------------------------

Happy to report that first flight of Super Rebel N96CS was completed
Thurs. 3/2/06 (1:05 flight) with no major problems to report. Powered by
an O-540 A4-A5 with two blade Hartzell constant speed. One minor oil leak
at cooler fitting (easily repaired) and CHT's slightly above desired were
noted. Aileron response was somewhat less than anticipated, but elevator
and rudder were as desired. Electric rudder and elevator trim were
adequate, responsive and controllable throughout entire range. Electric
flaps operated throughout entire range as desired. Hands-off flight
throughout entire speed range with appropriate trim. Empty weight came out
slightly higher than anticipated, but extra equipment was added (electric
flaps, rudder trim, full IFR radios and instruments, corrosion primer on
all interior surfaces, extra fuel tank bays, etc.) Hope to deal with CHT
by experimenting with cowl air exit during next hours of testing. Almost
eight years of work, but very satisfied. Will
fly the 25 hr's of test time an
d
then paint.

Charlie Starr SR #065



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[Dale Fultz]

Congrats on the first flight Charlie, When you say the ailerons weren't as
responsive as expected could you elaborate on that a little. Eager to get
flying but would like to know all I can about this bird and mine. Dale
SR-033
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[Ron Shannon]

Great news, and what an inspiration. Do keep us posted on all details,
and enjoy!

Ron


Charlie Starr wrote:

I've tried to send this some days ago, but was unsuccessful. Good old Mike figured out the problem (as usual) and corrected it -- so here goes:
------------------------------

Happy to report that first flight of Super Rebel N96CS was completed Thurs. 3/2/06 (1:05 flight) with no major problems to report. Powered by an O-540 A4-A5 with two blade Hartzell constant speed. One minor oil leak at cooler fitting (easily repaired) and CHT's slightly above desired were noted. Aileron response was somewhat less than anticipated, but elevator and rudder were as desired. Electric rudder and elevator trim were adequate, responsive and controllable throughout entire range. Electric flaps operated throughout entire range as desired. Hands-off flight throughout entire speed range with appropriate trim. Empty weight came out slightly higher than anticipated, but extra equipment was added (electric flaps, rudder trim, full IFR radios and instruments, corrosion primer on all interior surfaces, extra fuel tank bays, etc.) Hope to deal with CHT by experimenting with cowl air exit during next hours of testing. Almost eight years of work, but very satisfied.

Will

fly the 25 hr's of test time an
d
then paint.

Charlie Starr SR #065

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[jean.poirier]

Congradulation!

Results like that help keep the "flame" for others builders. Happy for you

Jean
Rebel 747R


On Wed Mar 8 20:23 , 'Charlie Starr' <cws1932@cox.net> sent:

I've tried to send this some days ago, but was unsuccessful. Good old Mike

figured out the problem (as usual) and corrected it -- so here goes:

------------------------------

Happy to report that first flight of Super Rebel N96CS was completed Thurs. 3/2/06

(1:05 flight) with no major problems to report. Powered by an O-540 A4-A5 with two
blade Hartzell constant speed. One minor oil leak at cooler fitting (easily
repaired) and CHT's slightly above desired were noted. Aileron response was
somewhat less than anticipated, but elevator and rudder were as desired. Electric
rudder and elevator trim were adequate, responsive and controllable throughout
entire range. Electric flaps operated throughout entire range as desired. Hands-
off flight throughout entire speed range with appropriate trim. Empty weight came
out slightly higher than anticipated, but extra equipment was added (electric
flaps, rudder trim, full IFR radios and instruments, corrosion primer on all
interior surfaces, extra fuel tank bays, etc.) Hope to deal with CHT by
experimenting with cowl air exit during next hours of testing. Almost eight years
of work, but very satisfied. Will

fly the 25 hr's of test time an
d
then paint.

Charlie Starr SR #065



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[Al Paxhia]

Hi Charlie,
Congratulations, I bet you are still smiling!
Al
----- Original Message -----
From: "Charlie Starr" <cws1932@cox.net>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2006 5:23 PM
Subject: [rebel-builders] SR - First flight

I've tried to send this some days ago, but was unsuccessful. Good old
Mike figured out the problem (as usual) and corrected it -- so here goes:
------------------------------

Happy to report that first flight of Super Rebel N96CS was completed
Thurs. 3/2/06 (1:05 flight) with no major problems to report. Powered by
an O-540 A4-A5 with two blade Hartzell constant speed. One minor oil leak
at cooler fitting (easily repaired) and CHT's slightly above desired were
noted. Aileron response was somewhat less than anticipated, but elevator
and rudder were as desired. Electric rudder and elevator trim were
adequate, responsive and controllable throughout entire range. Electric
flaps operated throughout entire range as desired. Hands-off flight
throughout entire speed range with appropriate trim. Empty weight came out
slightly higher than anticipated, but extra equipment was added (electric
flaps, rudder trim, full IFR radios and instruments, corrosion primer on
all interior surfaces, extra fuel tank bays, etc.) Hope to deal with CHT
by experimenting with cowl air exit during next hours of testing. Almost
eight years of work, but very satisfied. Will
fly the 25 hr's of test time an
d
then paint.

Charlie Starr SR #065



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[Keith Leitch]

Congradulations Charlie!!

Keith R661

--- Charlie Starr <cws1932@cox.net> wrote:

I've tried to send this some days ago, but was
unsuccessful. Good old Mike figured out the problem
(as usual) and corrected it -- so here goes:
------------------------------

Happy to report that first flight of Super Rebel
N96CS was completed Thurs. 3/2/06 (1:05 flight) with
no major problems to report. Powered by an O-540
A4-A5 with two blade Hartzell constant speed. One
minor oil leak at cooler fitting (easily repaired)
and CHT's slightly above desired were noted.
Aileron response was somewhat less than anticipated,
but elevator and rudder were as desired. Electric
rudder and elevator trim were adequate, responsive
and controllable throughout entire range. Electric
flaps operated throughout entire range as desired.
Hands-off flight throughout entire speed range with
appropriate trim. Empty weight came out slightly
higher than anticipated, but extra equipment was
added (electric flaps, rudder trim, full IFR radios
and instruments, corrosion primer on all interior
surfaces, extra fuel tank bays, etc.) Hope to deal
with CHT by experimenting with cowl air exit during
next hours of testing. Almost eight years of work,
but very satisfied. Will
fly the 25 hr's of test time an
d
then paint.

Charlie Starr SR #065

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[NormIsler]

Charlie!

Congratulations!
We all look forward to the day when we can post that same e-mail.

Many happy flights!

Norm & Elise Isler
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[Dick Shotwell]

Congratulations Charlie. The thrill of "first flight" is hard to describe.
Dick and Dave Shotwell
Moose 096
N235DS
Twin Falls, ID


From: "Charlie Starr" <cws1932@cox.net>
First Flight>
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[Dale Kilbey]

Congratulations Charlie
I bet it feels real good.
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