KR> Taxi testing and first flight

2008-10-12 Thread Martindale Family
Hi Mark I can't really add much to what the others are saying other than to keep all your throttle changes really gentle and don't lift the tail too early. Be sure to have a safety plan. Know exactly where you will go if the engine stops beforehand in initial climb. Practice it. Wait for a nice

KR> Taxi testing and first flight

2008-10-12 Thread Mark Langford
Thanks for all the good advice. Much of it goes back to good old-fashioned tailwheel training, but this bird is a little different from what I'm used to! And I just talked to Troy, so I've been reminded of what's important...stuff like not chopping the throttle when I want the tail to come down..