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henrysamson
03-28-2013, 01:01 PM
On Sunday we ran the engine for the first time. Rotax 912ULS, brand new but 8 years old. Ran great. Inspection in about two weeks! I've given notice at work so it is time to get this thing flying, tested and then get out there!

BTW, there is an article in Flying Magazine about the mid-air collision I mentioned a couple of months ago.

First photo shows me burping the engine. The next one is of it running followed by my getting out afterwards and then a post run check in the hangar.
Dorsal
03-28-2013, 01:12 PM
Looking good!
HansLab
03-28-2013, 02:17 PM
I'm in this stadium in a couple of weeks, you have no idea how hopefull these stores & pics are to a novice :-))
Thanks for sharing - and yes: she does look pretty!
Dick B in KY
03-28-2013, 04:29 PM
Nothing like the sound of twenty grand starting for the first time. Good luck with the inspection (I'm waiting on my DAR).

Dick B
Geowitz
03-28-2013, 04:29 PM
Great Job! Good luck with your inspection!
GWright6970
03-31-2013, 08:56 PM
Ohhhh.... I am sooo envious!!! Pictures like yours are PURE MOTIVATION!!! (I'm just starting covering):)

Excellent news!
DanB
04-02-2013, 04:59 PM
It's only been a little more than a year since I did my first start...It is certainly a magical moment. Only second to the first flight.
Congratulations