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    Senior Member jrevens's Avatar
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    Well, today was the day and I finally flew my Kitfox! Pretty uneventful other than obviously having screwed up in checking my wheel alignment... it was a real handful on takeoff and landing. Looks like I've probably got toe-in. I'll check & correct as necessary tomorrow. It also helps if I can keep my big feet off the brakes when I don't want them. I'm not particularly excited about the Kitfox brake/rudder pedal design on the newer series. For me, I have to basically use toe contact only on the bottom portion of the pedals if I don't want to accidentally apply brake, which is kind of awkward with my long legs. Maybe I'll get used to it. The airplane seems to be rigged well, and I didn't detect any need for trim tabs yet. My first takeoff was nothing to brag about, but I live to fly another day! And no scratches on the airplane!

    Oh, and my ADS-B Performance Report showed everything working perfectly.
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    Wooo Hooo! Awesome John. I bet your Grin was every bit as Big as the, so often touted, " RV Grin"
    Such a beautiful plane. Simple.

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    Congratulations John! Your build has been an inspiration to many (including myself) and to have followed your meticulous build to this point I feel a little let down by your modest description of your first flight! I, like many other no doubt, would love to hear more details !!!!!!!

    But let nothing detract from to great achievement and I wish you many happy hours in the air - and good luck getting those big feet trained to behave appropriately!

    thanks for all the great posts and look forward to more flight reports!

    cheers

    ross
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    Congrats John!! Nicely done.
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    Thrilled for you John. Great accomplishment. Congratulations on a beautiful build.
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    Congratulations John, we are all happy for you getting you first flight done!

    I hope you are able to get the gear alignment taken care of quickly.
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    Congrats John! I was wondering when we were going to hear about your first flight. Sure was a nice day here in Colorado to get your first flight in. Looking forward to seeing down here soon.

    Eric Joern

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    Great news john!
    Any maiden flight is "eventful" in my book.
    Jim Ott
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    Congrats. Gear misalignment can really add excitement to your arrival.
    Again congratulations on entering this phase.
    Ralph

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    Way to go John, and I am sure you will get used to the rudder/brakes, early on I had to always tell myself to make sure I was toes only on the pedals with heels on the floor to keep from getting on the brakes. After a bit it became natural. Have fun , Bruce N199CL

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