> Subject: [FlyRotary] First Flight
>
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> First Flight:  Glastar #5643, aka N78TP, made a gratifying and successful
> first flight this morning, 7/29/03,  at Ferguson Field, 82J, Pensacola,
FL.
> Powered by a Mazda 13B rotary engine, of ~175hp, and an Ivo ground
> adjustable prop, she was off in about 500 feet.  The only difficulty after
> that was getting it slow enough to land.  Building took five years, over
> 3000 hours and the help of a lot of friends, especially my wife, Pat.  The
> plane weighs a robust 1322lbs., and is equipped for night VFR.
> Thanks to the Glastar and Fly-Rotary internet groups without whose help
this
> project would still be in the hangar.
>
> Big thanks to Tracy, Ed and the group for all the constructive help and
> encouragement!
>
> I was way behind the airplane, so I'll provide flight data when I get it
> figured out myself.  :0)
> Tommy James<><

Yahoo! er .. thats probably trademarked now , so Wahoo! Tommy!  Way to go!!

Sounds like a great first flight.  Any cooling problems?  That has
traditionally been the one thing that showed up on most first flights.
Would be nice to hear that we are getting the parameters for the auxillary
systems (such as cooling) that a person can make the first flight
uneventfully {:>).

We are all eagerly awaiting more data - once you catch up to your aircraft -
of courses.  Any photos of the first flight??

Can't wait to hear more.

Best Regards

Ed Anderson
RV-6A N494BW 200+ Rotary Hours
Matthews, NC