REFLECTOR: First flight of Dennis Martin's N767DG

[Dennis Martin]

Hard to believe, but that's me on my first circuit around the patch (U77 in
Utah). Started building in 1997 - I took several years off to make a
living. Early Dec. I went to Sebastian to get some hands-on experience with
John Abraham coaching me. I'm sure all the T & Gs got boring for him, but
he stayed with me until I figured it out.

My first flight last week was essentially 6 times around the patch getting
my trim system figured out. She flies smooth and straight with power to
spare. No major problems with my Chevy Odd-fire V-6. Engine temps continue
at or below 200 F. Oil temps went much lower this time (260 F) with the
scoop for my oil cooler placed where it should be. First landing was a
greaser - I'm sure a bit of luck was involved. One ss screw went thru the
prop - got that fixed. False warning light on speed brake. Got that fixed.
Love flying this plane. Only 34 more hours to go.

Dennis Martin
Chevy Powered 173 FGE

On Fri, Jan 13, 2012 at 12:56 PM, Reiff Lorenz <Reiff at lorenz.com> wrote:

> Dennis,****
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> Congrats on your first flight! We'd love to hear more about it when you
> have a chance. I saw a photo of your airborne Velocity on Flightaware. Was
> this the inaugural liftoff?****
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> Reiff Lorenz****
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> XL-RG, 15% done****
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> *From:* reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] *On
> Behalf Of *Dennis Martin
> *Sent:* Wednesday, January 11, 2012 7:55 PM
> *To:* Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
> *Subject:* REFLECTOR: How should my elevator trim motor perform at 80-90
> KTS?****
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> I took my first flight in N767DG last Thursday. What a thrill. All went
> well except for the trim. It seemed not to move the elevator much. Not sure
> if I held the button down long enough, so it could have been me being
> impatient. If you're flying, here are my questions:
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> 1. Say you're on downwind doing 90 KTS.  Approx how many inches down is
> the trailing edge of your elevator? (Down from the neutral position)
> 2. On final over the numbers, approx how many inches down is the trailing
> edge of your elevator?
> 3. In cruise (over 150 KTS) can trailing edge of your elevator withstand
> the load of the air enough to drop below neutral using the trim motor? If
> so, how much?
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> Here are the numbers for my elevator sitting in the hangar - inches up or
> down from neutral:
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> Max. down with trim motor = 1.75"
> Max down pulling stick back all the way = 2.25"
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> Max up with trim motor  =  1.5"
> Max up pushing stick forward  = 2.25"
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> Thanks in advance,
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> Dennis Martin (173 FG Elite)****
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All the best,
Dennis
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