Rotax 912 ULS first start

[DanB]

Well I'm happy to say my engine start went as smooth as I could have ever hoped for. I've been working on building this Model IV for 6 years and the engine sat in it's crate for about 8 before this start. We put the fluids in, purged the oil system until we saw pressure and visually set the carbs. I was ready for it to run a little rough at first but it surprised the heck out of me. A big thanks goes out to Steve Kellander and Murle Williams for all the help. Can't wipe this grin off my face and I haven't even flown it yet.
Here is a video of the start-up
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7vl8...ytMfou5RtQczlO

[Geowitz]

Sweet! Congrats!

[Dorsal]

Sure is a great feeling, the project lives!

[DesertFox4]

Congrats. Dan. Won't be long now.


Thanks to John McBean. John ran me through the oil purge procedure when we couldn't put our hands on the Rotax installation manual just before first start. Worked perfectly. Five stars for tech support from Kitfox Aircraft.

[SkySteve]

Dan,
She sounds beautiful!! Way to go!

[cap01]

the ul engine in my model IV was pruchased in 1993 and sat until 2009 when i started it for the first time . i was amazed at how easily it started and how well it ran . definately a major milestone , your getting closer

[inzersv]

Wow, I had a shiver run down my spine when it fired up. Congrat's.