Latest RV-9A Progress

First Flight Complete

Chalk up another flying 9A to Van's fleet. Today RV-9A N929JA blasted out of Georgetown, Texas airport into the cool clear skies. After almost 5 years, and roughly 2000 building hours this 1110 pound bird got off the ground. The airworthiness certificate was actually issued in July, but first flight was delayed till now. Thanks to eHarmony, I took time out for a courtship, and a wedding. I now have a copilot wife who loves to fly, and is looking forward to getting her own license. The 9A was everything I had hoped for. With the Hartzell constant speed prop, it climbs like a rocket, and lands like a Cessna 150. This is one amazing aircraft. It's powered by a Lycoming O-320 D1A. The equipment list includes a Grand Rapids EFIS, EIS 4000 engine monitor, Garmin 430, 340, 330, SL-40, and 396. Thanks again to Vans ( I'm a repeat offender - 8A ) for such a spectacular design, and excellent builder support. A big thanks to Lowell Lemay for flying chase and providing me with all the training, and support required to pull this off. Also... ( I know this is starting to sound like an Oscar speech ) I can't thank Scott, and Tanya Card enough for all the moral support, cookies, and helpful suggestions. Also... Jeff Bordelon for the nav lights to die for, rotating fuselage stand, countless suggestions, and bucking help.

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