well, not today. it was poor flying weather here in alabama today. if you look back you can read about my adventure this summer to retrieve it from seattle, where it sat for nearly 40 years, and fly it home.
it was a blast, the resurrection and the trip home.
but it's licensed and flying. last week i took it to florida for a quick trip.
the motor is strong, and not using oil. it was pickled all that time, and it cranked after 2 shots of primer on about 2 blades. i got all the hydraulic leaks fixed, and a new panel installed. cosmetics is next. all i have done so far in that line is some minor fabric repair, and resprayed dope on the leading edge where i flew through some light hail on the way home. oh, i also did some interim work on the interior so i could use it until i make some improvements. i intended to work on it this winter, but i am having too much fun flying it. there are some pictures around.
it is a great plane. it flies like a 4 place rv7. i am very happy with it. my friend who owns a viking wants to trade. he learned to fly in a cruisair and thinks the cruisemaster is a big improvement in handling qualities. they changed the way the ailerons work.
bobg
