First Flight

[DanB]

N314DW took the the skies today after a building process of 6 years and 3 months. She performed without a squawk and handled like all Kitfoxes do...Awesome

A big thanks to Steve Kellander for all of the help in making it to the finish line.
Steve took some videos so we may be able to post a little later.
Can't get the grin off my face.

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[Dorsal]

Congratulations, let the flying begin or rather continue!
Nice looking ship.

[DesertFox4]

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Congratulations Dan. Always fun to see the dream fly for the first time. Best of luck with the testing.

[HighWing]

Congrats, Dan. I hope to be not too far behind. Looks good.
Lowell

[GWright6970]

Excellent news!!! Congrats on your completion and first flight!

[DesertFox6]

RED HOT, DAN!

I'm sorry I couldn't make it across town to FFZ for the "Big Event" but as I told DesertFox4 last night while confirming that today might be "The Day," I'd be a hostage of the "99s" at their pancake breakfast at GEU this morning. (Got to fly a couple of them as a consolation prize though! )

Take great care during your flight test program; don't hesitate to ask for help from any of us when you feel the need, and we're all looking forward to having you patrol the "Clear Blue Western Skies" with the rest of us!

"E.T."
(Izzat pop-up TFR hazard over FFZ cancelled yet...? )

[wannafly]

Most excellant news. great to see. Way to hang in there and getter done

[hansedj]

congratulations Dan can't wait for the videos. Way to hang in there taking one step at a time to get that great looking kitfox flying..... Dj

[SkySteve]

Dan,
GREAT NEWS!!!! You're flying your own bird! What a great day. Many of us have been waiting for this event, but you did the work. Fly Boy, Fly Boy!!

I was in your town this week, but just briefly. Next time thru I'll call and take a look at that new bird. Maybe even get a ride?

[DanB]

Thanks guys,
Here are a few clips from the day:

Takeoff: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...v=acVvjlwjy5g#!

Landing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7U56...&feature=email

Taxi back: http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&fe...&v=-va85LOa3Qg

Still trying to wrap my head around the plane is for flying and not just sumthin to work on
What a great feeling