I can truly imagine the amazing feeling after this first flight! What an incredible machine and awesome pilots. I envie you and hope I will have the time and resources to build my own in a not so distant future. Congrats!
Congratulations, that is the plane I would love to build that must’ve felt great , can only imagine what it feels like flying something that you built piece by piece, fly fun fly safe
I'm building an RV-14A in my garage in Fullerton. I actually learned to fly at Channel Islands Aviation back when disco was king. I would love to see your airplane and talk about the challenges you faced when building.
Great job guys. l enjoyed the video and it’s obvious there were some emotions. jus one thing, one is a professional pilot and one an AUTO TECHNICIAN. ....I saw the ASE Master patch. I have one as well. looking forward to starting my RV. 4 months from first shipment. Did you keep a log on hours?
Build and first flight....... Was it smooth on Cloud Nine ? I was an A&P mechanic with Delter Airlines for 32 years. Owning an airplane was a dream, until they cut the heck out of our retirements. Now they make billions, instead of millions, and the mechanics get a sunburn on their "bung"- ee.
Phase 1 is solo only no passengers. There is no way you can justify the guy in the right seat is required crew. Any way FAA appreciates your incriminating video.
They are both the builders of the airplane. The gentleman that signed the plane off for the airworthiness actually recommended having a co-pilot to help with some task saturation of a new airplane. It is perfectly legal and recommended.
@@BenPay33 You are 100% correct, and 100% off base. Ha ha. First you are right a Pilot can have a second safety pilot who is qualified and current can act as safety pilot during flight test per AC 90-116. One is the PIC. *Still no passengers are allowed.* So I stand corrected it is legal, as FAA allowed 7 yrs ago to improve safety. Second the off base part, reasons you state are irrelevant. The FAA/DAR who signed the plane off has no say. Who built it is also irrelevant. The PIC can allow a 2nd pilot with a log book entry for every flight with the 2nd safety pilot noted. Task saturation is not the reason, only additional eyes and for safety. The 2nd observing pilot need not assist in work load or "tasks". Again I was wrong a 2nd pilot is allowed, but not a passenger.
Just ordered the 14A and trying to figure if it will fit in the basement versus the garage. What is the distance between the tires, outside to outside? Thanks!
