NM Kitfox 1st Flight

[BobRS]

Greetings KF Family
N104Y had its first flight 18 Jan on a calm, warm winter day at Albuquerque's Double Eagle Airport (KAEG). With the help of fellow EAA Chapter members that have flight formation experience (Lee and Randy) and assistance from Kat to preflight & prime the Rotax 914 engine, 104Y leaped into the air just as expected at about 1130 local. We followed the established test flight plan in the practice area 12 nm NW of KAEG. Nothing aggressive was conducted on this first flight before returning to the airport. Thanks to Stick & Rudder training, there were NO surprises in operating performance. After 2 planned missed approach maneuvers to establish a good windscreen view, an uneventful landing was nailed. The flight/ground crew met back at the hanger for a post-flight exam. A great day and two HUGE Kitfox smiles from Bob & Kat at the end of the flight. Total time was 1.4 Hobbs hours, leaving 38.6 to go. Looking forward to the next flight after bad weather passes through this weekend.
Bob & Kat
N104Y, Rotax 914
Abq, NM