First Flight - HKS700T Speedster

[Geowitz]

Had my first flight this morning. It was more or less uneventful. Slightest 90 degree crosswind, maybe 2-3 mph. Take off was relatively straight forward. Pitched prop for 5000 rpm max with IVO 2 blade medium(Max rpm for HKS 700T is 5300 rpm). Easily sustained over 1000 fpm climb at 60 - 65 mph. With same pitch and 4200 rpm she settled in at 80mph(still need to add lift strut fairings). Temperatures stayed in the green. Flew for about 30 minutes circling the field. Did some slow flight and realized my idle was set too high. Wanted to keep a tight pattern in case I had engine problems so it was hard to come over 100 foot trees and slow down. Not to mention I wasn't too smooth with the elevator . Made the landing interesting with a few bounces and riding on one wheel, but hey, it returned to earth in one piece .

I will update with solid performance figures as testing proceeds.
Videos here -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fl9_YlfQihw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9NvnaGMLQU

[Dorsal]

Awesome!!! congratulations

[cubtractor]

Congrats!!

[Geowitz]

Thanks! Also meant to say...

THANK YOU TEAMKITFOX!!! for your support through the project. This would have never happened without you guys!

[DesertFox4]

Congrats. to the max Geo on your first flight. Great accomplishment.
Glad it flies as good as it looks and the HKS sounds good. Here's hoping phase 2 goes by without a hitch. Once you get your throttle set the landings will improve. Those are some tall trees on your approach.
Be safe and enjoy every flight. Thanks for the videos.

[jamesmil]

way to go,

[Dave S]

Congratz on you first flight! You realize that that this is pretty special when you think about how few people in this country are pilots.....build a plane....and do the first test flight.

Savor the moment and enjoy your plane and the experience!

Fly Safe,

Dave S

[peanut]

Great colors and scheme... Sketchy landing! I am envious of your build...

[WISDAN]

Cheers to you on a great job! You now have that WOW feeling of flying your pride and joy!

Happy flying!

Dan

[GT280flyer]

Congrats Goewitz on the first flight, plane looks very nice great job. Even though it's been a few days the grin is still on your face!!!! Good first landing, reminds me of mine, good luck and safe flying.