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    Default Re: A new build, KF 5

    No it is black. I think it was part number 12335A28. Edge of the firewall shouldnt get hot enough to affect it.
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    Default Re: A new build, KF 5

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    Big Day! First engine start! Smooth and sounds amazing.

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    You bet that is a big day. Glad it runs smooth Jerry. Congrats!👍👍


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    Default Re: A new build, KF 5

    My garage ornament made it to the hangar!


    One step closer to a maiden flight!


    Taxi tests done, engine runs complete, and brakes burned in..... just waiting on a weather window.

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    Congrats!! Looking forward to the first flight report.
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    Default Re: A new build, KF 5

    An ornament no more!. Hope the flooding rain stops soon.

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    Good to hear you are close to flying now Jerry. Best of luck.


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    Default Re: A new build, KF 5

    A big step checked off complete! Congrats.

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    Default Re: A new build, KF 5

    Got my weather window this morning. 409TC took to the sky.

    Flew great! Very happy to have a flying plane again.

    Couple of little things to fix......

    1. The pilot...... On my landing, I wasn't sure if I was in an airplane or a hovercraft until finally it set down. I was shocked at how far it floated compared to my KF4. But I came in way too hot so that will take some tweaking. 2 year hiatus in not flying a kitfox didn't help either.

    2. EFIS was saying it was getting hot. Maybe add a fan?

    Overall it was a success and I am a happy camper.

    36 more hours of phase one to go.

    https://youtu.be/p1Ddn7PJmtA

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    A great big CONGRATS Jerry! It sounds goooood too.😀👍
    Enjoy every flight.


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