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Hi, again....Yes, the DAR inspection is set for
tommorrow at 1 P.M. Although it would be nice to fly it later that
afternoon, it is also dependent upon the weather. If the winds are out of
the West, I will wait for another day, as I would have to take off toward the
trees, and there are fewer fields to set her down in when taking off to the West
compared to taking off toward the East. If there is an East wind, or no
wind, I will do a few more high speed aborted takeoffs, and if everything checks
out, see if it will fly. I have already had the nosewheel off the ground
at around 65 knots. Engine ran smooth, and I was at approximately 1/2
throttle. Power does not seem to be a problem as far as acceleration to
lift-off speed, even at 1/2 throttle (approximately, of course). If the
weather and winds are not favorable, there is always Saturday. (and Sunday and
monday and....). I won't risk the aircraft (and my own butt) on
unfavorable flight conditions. I've waited this long, another day or two won't
kill me. We need to keep positive fotary powered flight reports and successes on
the internet, not accidents caused by "hurry-up-itis". (Is that a real
word)? Of course I will advise tommorrow as to the flight or non-flight
reports. Take care. Paul Conner, 13b powered SQ2000 finally ready
for flight in Mobile, AL
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, December 09, 2004 11:24
AM
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: DAR visit?
Just cause the thing
sort of looks like a manta ray don't mean it will fly this weekend, at least,
in or part of the world.
jofarr, soddy tn
I just wanted to try to be there, so I can tell him
which end is supposed to go first :-)
Paul must be sleeping
in J - I think he
said that his visit was this Friday.
Thanks. Last I heard
was that he was shooting for the first of this week. Mostly, I was
just giving John a break, and pestering someone else for a change
-)
Cheers,
Rusty (will attempt to go
somewhere again this weekend, oil temps
permitting)
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