In a message dated 7/29/2003 4:53:51 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
twjames@healed.org writes:

> 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<><
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Outstanding job Mr. James.
Are there any pictures?

Lynn E. Hanover