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shipchief@aol.com wrote:
> 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!

I think it would be exciting to anyone that has bothered to sign up to this list.  I know it makes me want to take a
vacation day to sand (ugh!!) on primer some more.

Today, I found a local supplier of stainless steel tube, and got the 12" length that is the last piece I need to finish
my muffler installation.  I wanted to do a first taxi test this weekend, but it looks like we're going to have rain 8*(