FXO flies again

[Aurele Lavigne]

Well after hauling Yvan's Rebel from Wayne O's place in Penatang to Hearst for 11 hrs and 21/2 weeks of minor work, mainly reassembling, we had her out last night for it's first test flight. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrreat !!!

This is a 912 on wheels and took off on a grass strip. Was as exciting for me as the owner, since it was the first time flying on wheels in about 6 years.

Can't report performance numbers as rpm was not functionnal, but despite this, take off, climb and cruise were all by the book, taking it easy not to push it.

Landing was interesting, having flown floats for last severall years, never did master a power off, 3point landing technique. I have no problem coming in with power and landing on mains, cutting power gradually from there and easing the tail down.

Anyways, will be experimenting with it as Yvan does his training in coming months.

Aurele
R063




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