> hopefully when i get home from sea this time i will be taking mine > to the airport for its first flight so whether i do the first > flight or i can get someone else to do it, i can have or give some > little advise on what to expect. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
I've done first flights on 2 homebuilts, my KR and a Zenith 601 with a Harley Davidson engine, and did self checkouts in a C-182 and an Aeronca Chief. The most important thing, above all else, is that you have enough recent time to be comfortable in an aircraft. You should be as comfortable in the airplane as you are when you climb in to your automobile. With an instructor, do at least one flight without any reference to flight instruments. There is no assurance that any or all flight instruments will work or be accurate on the first flight. Feel the airplane, don't fly the instruments until well after takeoff and established on climb out. Stay high over the airport and monitor the engine instruments. Once you're comfortable, do a power off stall, or at least approach a stall, to verify ASI and establish an approach speed. As to handling, if the CG is center to forward, the KR is light and quick on the controls but a really easy and fun airplane to fly. Keep your forearm resting on your leg and fly with wrist and finger movement only. If you're not comfortable making the first flight, find someone qualified to handle the task. You don't want to damage years of effort on the first flight. Good luck............... Larry Flesnre
