I know it's not all that exciting to some, but today I installed the tailwheel chains and bled the brakes, then took that milestone, the first TAXI TEST!!

Although the throttle response was a little notchy, there were no stalls or trouble with RPM control. I had some lean spots and some rich ones too, but nothing that prevented the engine from obeying throttle commands.

The RV-8 rolled along sweetly, steering and braking like a doll.

There are some funny harmonics in the airframe at some various low engine speeds, not suprising, considering the aircraft was intended to be powered by a Lycoming.

I have a bunch of parts yet to install and adjust, but the pile keeps getting smaller!