FIRST FLIGHT - May 18, 2021

 

Taxi Testing and Compass Calibration

 I've had four or five taxi tests and could not get the audio in the videos to work.  This video shows how nicely the Bearhawk taxis and demonstrates the compass calibration for the Dynon Skyview HDX.

2nd Engine Run and Brake Seating

 After starting and running the engine for the 2nd time, I was able to taxi and seat the brake pads to the rotors.  I am not able to cycle the prop.  Will need to pull the prop and check to see if I pulled the plug off the crank.  I'm pretty sure I did!

First Engine Start

 What a fun day!  Engine started on the 2nd attempt after the battery was jumped off.

Fuel Flow Test

 Very happy with the fuel flow test result.  I was able to achieve a gravity flow rate to the engine driven fuel pump of 32.8 GPH.  Boost pump to the servo was 56.2.  

Weight and Balance

 The results of the W&B are as follows.  Empty came in at 1,560 lbs and I was very happy with that!

Installing the Wings

 It took a team to install the wings!