Date
1 - 17 of 17
91RT Update
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Ron Triano <rondefly@...>
Well, today was the day for N91RT to become a full fledged bird, Taxied to
runway 34, applied full power and with my knees knocking made it up to 80 indicated, gently pulled back on the stick and it actually lifted off, Was a good feeling to see it fly straight for real instead of just short ground effect dances. I left it at 80 to 85 and was climbing at about 3 to 400' PM, Temps were all intact. Turned X-wind and all was still ok, I made about a 10 degree turn. Did that again for downwind and kept climbing while turning my downwind into a large circle over the airport, got up to 7000' and started to level off, as I did that the engine started to loose RPMs, I fiddled with the mixture and could not maintain 2450RPM. Brought the mixture to Idle cutoff for a second to see it really would cut the engine, so pushed it back in while positioning to the downwind leg. The engine never did quit but just would not maintain high RPM. Set up final at 75 and it felt good and I had good response to control inputs. Never did get under 70 till I quit looking at flair out. I did not make a greaser landing but it was a 3 point with a bounce. Short rollout and back to the hanger. Thank God. The landing was not a problem at all but I still need to relax on takeoff. Maybe I was just too nervous for the first time. Next Saturday I will disconnect the fuel line from the carb and check the flow, clean the filter and anything else that needs cleaning, maybe my shorts. The temp was about 45 deg. So the density alt must have been around 5600', the airport is 4700. The main thing I am very pleased about is it flies straight, The stick is super sensitive and I have to get used to that to not over control. Maybe next weekend it will be smoother. Feels good working on the Q200 again. Ron Triano Sonerai IIs N91RT flying Q200, Back working on it, soon to be flying |
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Jon Finley <jon@...>
Congratulations Ron!!
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From: Q-LIST@... [mailto:Q-LIST@...]On Behalf Of Ron Triano Sent: Sunday, October 08, 2006 6:24 PM To: sonerai_aircraft@... Cc: Q-LIST@... Subject: [Q-LIST] 91RT Update Well, today was the day for N91RT to become a full fledged bird, Taxied to runway 34, applied full power and with my knees knocking made it up to 80 indicated, gently pulled back on the stick and it actually lifted off, Was a good feeling to see it fly straight for real instead of just short ground effect dances. I left it at 80 to 85 and was climbing at about 3 to 400' PM, Temps were all intact. Turned X-wind and all was still ok, I made about a 10 degree turn. Did that again for downwind and kept climbing while turning my downwind into a large circle over the airport, got up to 7000' and started to level off, as I did that the engine started to loose RPMs, I fiddled with the mixture and could not maintain 2450RPM. Brought the mixture to Idle cutoff for a second to see it really would cut the engine, so pushed it back in while positioning to the downwind leg. The engine never did quit but just would not maintain high RPM. Set up final at 75 and it felt good and I had good response to control inputs. Never did get under 70 till I quit looking at flair out. I did not make a greaser landing but it was a 3 point with a bounce. Short rollout and back to the hanger. Thank God. The landing was not a problem at all but I still need to relax on takeoff. Maybe I was just too nervous for the first time. Next Saturday I will disconnect the fuel line from the carb and check the flow, clean the filter and anything else that needs cleaning, maybe my shorts. The temp was about 45 deg. So the density alt must have been around 5600', the airport is 4700. The main thing I am very pleased about is it flies straight, The stick is super sensitive and I have to get used to that to not over control. Maybe next weekend it will be smoother. Feels good working on the Q200 again. Ron Triano Sonerai IIs N91RT flying Q200, Back working on it, soon to be flying Quickie Builders Association WEB site http://www.quickiebuilders.org Yahoo! Groups Links |
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Steve <sham@...>
Way to go Ron, now you can finish the Q..\
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Dtevbe Ham ----- Original Message -----
From: Ron Triano To: sonerai_aircraft@... Cc: Q-LIST@... Sent: Sunday, October 08, 2006 7:23 PM Subject: [Q-LIST] 91RT Update Well, today was the day for N91RT to become a full fledged bird, Taxied to runway 34, applied full power and with my knees knocking made it up to 80 indicated, gently pulled back on the stick and it actually lifted off, Was a good feeling to see it fly straight for real instead of just short ground effect dances. I left it at 80 to 85 and was climbing at about 3 to 400' PM, Temps were all intact. Turned X-wind and all was still ok, I made about a 10 degree turn. Did that again for downwind and kept climbing while turning my downwind into a large circle over the airport, got up to 7000' and started to level off, as I did that the engine started to loose RPMs, I fiddled with the mixture and could not maintain 2450RPM. Brought the mixture to Idle cutoff for a second to see it really would cut the engine, so pushed it back in while positioning to the downwind leg. The engine never did quit but just would not maintain high RPM. Set up final at 75 and it felt good and I had good response to control inputs. Never did get under 70 till I quit looking at flair out. I did not make a greaser landing but it was a 3 point with a bounce. Short rollout and back to the hanger. Thank God. The landing was not a problem at all but I still need to relax on takeoff. Maybe I was just too nervous for the first time. Next Saturday I will disconnect the fuel line from the carb and check the flow, clean the filter and anything else that needs cleaning, maybe my shorts. The temp was about 45 deg. So the density alt must have been around 5600', the airport is 4700. The main thing I am very pleased about is it flies straight, The stick is super sensitive and I have to get used to that to not over control. Maybe next weekend it will be smoother. Feels good working on the Q200 again. Ron Triano Sonerai IIs N91RT flying Q200, Back working on it, soon to be flying |
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Richard Hole <rickhole@...>
Congratulations on your first flight!!
Tom and I set all the other work projects aside this weekend to to the main wing bottom side layups. It sure looks nice getting something done. |
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Ron Triano <rondefly@...>
Yes, those big parts go together quite fast, looks great.
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Ron Triano N91RT Sonerai IIs, is a bird, it really flies Q200, Back working on it, soon to be flying -----Original Message-----
From: Q-LIST@... [mailto:Q-LIST@...] On Behalf Of Richard Hole Sent: Sunday, October 08, 2006 6:48 PM To: Q-LIST@... Subject: [Q-LIST] Re: 91RT Update Congratulations on your first flight!! Tom and I set all the other work projects aside this weekend to to the main wing bottom side layups. It sure looks nice getting something done. |
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Sharon Ricke <rickes@...>
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You just made me feel better, I'm about to make my first in my Q1. My 2 nd taxi was a lot like your fight, about 15 to 20 min into the taxi I was about to pull it off the gound for about a foot when the engin started to miss. Like you i parked it and will work on it next week. I'am verry glad you got back on the ground O K. P S I think my trouble is in the spark plugs Jim In Oregon OK. P S iTHIN ----- Original Message -----
From: Ron Triano To: sonerai_aircraft@... Cc: Q-LIST@... Sent: Sunday, October 08, 2006 5:23 PM Subject: [Q-LIST] 91RT Update Well, today was the day for N91RT to become a full fledged bird, Taxied to runway 34, applied full power and with my knees knocking made it up to 80 indicated, gently pulled back on the stick and it actually lifted off, Was a good feeling to see it fly straight for real instead of just short ground effect dances. I left it at 80 to 85 and was climbing at about 3 to 400' PM, Temps were all intact. Turned X-wind and all was still ok, I made about a 10 degree turn. Did that again for downwind and kept climbing while turning my downwind into a large circle over the airport, got up to 7000' and started to level off, as I did that the engine started to loose RPMs, I fiddled with the mixture and could not maintain 2450RPM. Brought the mixture to Idle cutoff for a second to see it really would cut the engine, so pushed it back in while positioning to the downwind leg. The engine never did quit but just would not maintain high RPM. Set up final at 75 and it felt good and I had good response to control inputs. Never did get under 70 till I quit looking at flair out. I did not make a greaser landing but it was a 3 point with a bounce. Short rollout and back to the hanger. Thank God. The landing was not a problem at all but I still need to relax on takeoff. Maybe I was just too nervous for the first time. Next Saturday I will disconnect the fuel line from the carb and check the flow, clean the filter and anything else that needs cleaning, maybe my shorts. The temp was about 45 deg. So the density alt must have been around 5600', the airport is 4700. The main thing I am very pleased about is it flies straight, The stick is super sensitive and I have to get used to that to not over control. Maybe next weekend it will be smoother. Feels good working on the Q200 again. Ron Triano Sonerai IIs N91RT flying Q200, Back working on it, soon to be flying |
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Peter Harris <peterjfharris@...>
Congratulations Ron ! I sure can relate to that test flight. I am still
finding and fixing details after 15 hours, but the flight is always a buzz. Good luck with it. Peter _____ From: Q-LIST@... [mailto:Q-LIST@...] On Behalf Of Ron Triano Sent: Monday, 9 October 2006 10:24 AM To: sonerai_aircraft@... Cc: Q-LIST@... Subject: [Q-LIST] 91RT Update Well, today was the day for N91RT to become a full fledged bird, Taxied to runway 34, applied full power and with my knees knocking made it up to 80 indicated, gently pulled back on the stick and it actually lifted off, Was a good feeling to see it fly straight for real instead of just short ground effect dances. I left it at 80 to 85 and was climbing at about 3 to 400' PM, Temps were all intact. Turned X-wind and all was still ok, I made about a 10 degree turn. Did that again for downwind and kept climbing while turning my downwind into a large circle over the airport, got up to 7000' and started to level off, as I did that the engine started to loose RPMs, I fiddled with the mixture and could not maintain 2450RPM. Brought the mixture to Idle cutoff for a second to see it really would cut the engine, so pushed it back in while positioning to the downwind leg. The engine never did quit but just would not maintain high RPM. Set up final at 75 and it felt good and I had good response to control inputs. Never did get under 70 till I quit looking at flair out. I did not make a greaser landing but it was a 3 point with a bounce. Short rollout and back to the hanger. Thank God. The landing was not a problem at all but I still need to relax on takeoff. Maybe I was just too nervous for the first time. Next Saturday I will disconnect the fuel line from the carb and check the flow, clean the filter and anything else that needs cleaning, maybe my shorts. The temp was about 45 deg. So the density alt must have been around 5600', the airport is 4700. The main thing I am very pleased about is it flies straight, The stick is super sensitive and I have to get used to that to not over control. Maybe next weekend it will be smoother. Feels good working on the Q200 again. Ron Triano Sonerai IIs N91RT flying Q200, Back working on it, soon to be flying |
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Peter Harris <peterjfharris@...>
Ron
PS Be sure to check the fuel tank vent. Peter _____ From: Q-LIST@... [mailto:Q-LIST@...] On Behalf Of Ron Triano Sent: Monday, 9 October 2006 10:24 AM To: sonerai_aircraft@... Cc: Q-LIST@... Subject: [Q-LIST] 91RT Update Well, today was the day for N91RT to become a full fledged bird, Taxied to runway 34, applied full power and with my knees knocking made it up to 80 indicated, gently pulled back on the stick and it actually lifted off, Was a good feeling to see it fly straight for real instead of just short ground effect dances. I left it at 80 to 85 and was climbing at about 3 to 400' PM, Temps were all intact. Turned X-wind and all was still ok, I made about a 10 degree turn. Did that again for downwind and kept climbing while turning my downwind into a large circle over the airport, got up to 7000' and started to level off, as I did that the engine started to loose RPMs, I fiddled with the mixture and could not maintain 2450RPM. Brought the mixture to Idle cutoff for a second to see it really would cut the engine, so pushed it back in while positioning to the downwind leg. The engine never did quit but just would not maintain high RPM. Set up final at 75 and it felt good and I had good response to control inputs. Never did get under 70 till I quit looking at flair out. I did not make a greaser landing but it was a 3 point with a bounce. Short rollout and back to the hanger. Thank God. The landing was not a problem at all but I still need to relax on takeoff. Maybe I was just too nervous for the first time. Next Saturday I will disconnect the fuel line from the carb and check the flow, clean the filter and anything else that needs cleaning, maybe my shorts. The temp was about 45 deg. So the density alt must have been around 5600', the airport is 4700. The main thing I am very pleased about is it flies straight, The stick is super sensitive and I have to get used to that to not over control. Maybe next weekend it will be smoother. Feels good working on the Q200 again. Ron Triano Sonerai IIs N91RT flying Q200, Back working on it, soon to be flying |
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Boddicker <trumanst@...>
Congrats Ron! Keep um flyn!!!
Kevin on 10/8/06 7:23 PM, Ron Triano at rondefly@... wrote: Well, today was the day for N91RT to become a full fledged bird, Taxied to runway 34, applied full power and with my knees knocking made it up to 80 indicated, gently pulled back on the stick and it actually lifted off, Was a good feeling to see it fly straight for real instead of just short ground effect dances. I left it at 80 to 85 and was climbing at about 3 to 400' PM, Temps were all intact. Turned X-wind and all was still ok, I made about a 10 degree turn. Did that again for downwind and kept climbing while turning my downwind into a large circle over the airport, got up to 7000' and started to level off, as I did that the engine started to loose RPMs, I fiddled with the mixture and could not maintain 2450RPM. Brought the mixture to Idle cutoff for a second to see it really would cut the engine, so pushed it back in while positioning to the downwind leg. The engine never did quit but just would not maintain high RPM. Set up final at 75 and it felt good and I had good response to control inputs. Never did get under 70 till I quit looking at flair out. I did not make a greaser landing but it was a 3 point with a bounce. Short rollout and back to the hanger. Thank God. The landing was not a problem at all but I still need to relax on takeoff. Maybe I was just too nervous for the first time. Next Saturday I will disconnect the fuel line from the carb and check the flow, clean the filter and anything else that needs cleaning, maybe my shorts. The temp was about 45 deg. So the density alt must have been around 5600', the airport is 4700. The main thing I am very pleased about is it flies straight, The stick is super sensitive and I have to get used to that to not over control. Maybe next weekend it will be smoother. Feels good working on the Q200 again. Ron Triano Sonerai IIs N91RT flying Q200, Back working on it, soon to be flying |
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Bob Farnam <bfarnam@...>
Nice going, Ron! Congratulations on your first flight. The Sonerai shouldbe
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great practice for flying your Q. Bob F. -----Original Message-----
From: Q-LIST@... [mailto:Q-LIST@...]On Behalf Of Ron Triano Sent: Sunday, October 08, 2006 5:24 PM To: sonerai_aircraft@... Cc: Q-LIST@... Subject: [Q-LIST] 91RT Update Well, today was the day for N91RT to become a full fledged bird, Taxied to runway 34, applied full power and with my knees knocking made it up to 80 indicated, gently pulled back on the stick and it actually lifted off, Was a good feeling to see it fly straight for real instead of just short ground effect dances. I left it at 80 to 85 and was climbing at about 3 to 400' PM, Temps were all intact. Turned X-wind and all was still ok, I made about a 10 degree turn. Did that again for downwind and kept climbing while turning my downwind into a large circle over the airport, got up to 7000' and started to level off, as I did that the engine started to loose RPMs, I fiddled with the mixture and could not maintain 2450RPM. Brought the mixture to Idle cutoff for a second to see it really would cut the engine, so pushed it back in while positioning to the downwind leg. The engine never did quit but just would not maintain high RPM. Set up final at 75 and it felt good and I had good response to control inputs. Never did get under 70 till I quit looking at flair out. I did not make a greaser landing but it was a 3 point with a bounce. Short rollout and back to the hanger. Thank God. The landing was not a problem at all but I still need to relax on takeoff. Maybe I was just too nervous for the first time. Next Saturday I will disconnect the fuel line from the carb and check the flow, clean the filter and anything else that needs cleaning, maybe my shorts. The temp was about 45 deg. So the density alt must have been around 5600', the airport is 4700. The main thing I am very pleased about is it flies straight, The stick is super sensitive and I have to get used to that to not over control. Maybe next weekend it will be smoother. Feels good working on the Q200 again. Ron Triano Sonerai IIs N91RT flying Q200, Back working on it, soon to be flying |
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Jay <scheevel@...>
Congratulations, Ron! That is a great milestone and it sounds like the
behavior of your plane in the air is a testimony to your care in re-construction. I will be curious to hear how your mods on the wheel fairings may affect the performance as you move forward in your testing. Just a thought on your loss of rpm's on downwind: Could it be carburetor ice? You said the temp was 45 degrees and you seemed to get the problem once you passed a certain altitude. Also, relative humidity is up this time of year in your neck of the woods. Again, congratulations! Jay Scheevel - Tri-Q, .still building. |
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Ron,
I just got back in town and read the good news. Glad to hear you are back in the air! Even if it is a Sonerai - just kidding! Good luck in your flight test period. Regards, Jim P. --- In Q-LIST@..., "Ron Triano" <rondefly@...> wrote: Taxied to runway 34, applied full power and with my knees knocking made itup to 80 indicated, gently pulled back on the stick and it actually liftedoff, Was a good feeling to see it fly straight for real instead of just shortground effect dances. I left it at 80 to 85 and was climbing at about 3to 400' PM, Temps were all intact. Turned X-wind and all was still ok, I madeabout a 10 degree turn. Did that again for downwind and kept climbing whileturning my downwind into a large circle over the airport, got up to 7000' andstarted to level off, as I did that the engine started to loose RPMs, Ifiddled with the mixture and could not maintain 2450RPM. Brought the mixture toIdle cutoff for a second to see it really would cut the engine, sopushed it back in while positioning to the downwind leg. The engine never didquit but just would not maintain high RPM. Set up final at 75 and it felt goodand I had good response to control inputs. Never did get under 70 till Iquit looking at flair out. I did not make a greaser landing but it was a 3point with a bounce. Short rollout and back to the hanger. Thank God. Thelanding was not a problem at all but I still need to relax on takeoff. Maybe I wasjust too nervous for the first time. Next Saturday I will disconnect thefuel line from the carb and check the flow, clean the filter and anythingelse that needs cleaning, maybe my shorts. The temp was about 45 deg. So thedensity alt must have been around 5600', the airport is 4700. The mainthing I am very pleased about is it flies straight, The stick is supersensitive and I have to get used to that to not over control. Maybe next weekendit will be smoother. Feels good working on the Q200 again. |
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Ron Triano <rondefly@...>
Thanks Jim, it will make a good platform for the Q as it is super touchie on
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the controls. Ron T Ron Triano South Lake Tahoe, CA Sonerai there and Q200 gettin there -----Original Message-----
From: Q-LIST@... [mailto:Q-LIST@...] On Behalf Of Jim Patillo Sent: Monday, October 09, 2006 10:31 AM To: Q-LIST@... Subject: [Q-LIST] Re: 91RT Update Ron, I just got back in town and read the good news. Glad to hear you are back in the air! Even if it is a Sonerai - just kidding! Good luck in your flight test period. Regards, Jim P. --- In Q-LIST@yahoogroups. <mailto:Q-LIST%40yahoogroups.com> com, "Ron Triano" <rondefly@...> wrote: Taxied to runway 34, applied full power and with my knees knocking made itup to 80 indicated, gently pulled back on the stick and it actually liftedoff, Was a good feeling to see it fly straight for real instead of just shortground effect dances. I left it at 80 to 85 and was climbing at about 3to 400' PM, Temps were all intact. Turned X-wind and all was still ok, I madeabout a 10 degree turn. Did that again for downwind and kept climbing whileturning my downwind into a large circle over the airport, got up to 7000' andstarted to level off, as I did that the engine started to loose RPMs, Ifiddled with the mixture and could not maintain 2450RPM. Brought the mixture toIdle cutoff for a second to see it really would cut the engine, sopushed it back in while positioning to the downwind leg. The engine never didquit but just would not maintain high RPM. Set up final at 75 and it felt goodand I had good response to control inputs. Never did get under 70 till Iquit looking at flair out. I did not make a greaser landing but it was a 3point with a bounce. Short rollout and back to the hanger. Thank God. Thelanding was not a problem at all but I still need to relax on takeoff. Maybe I wasjust too nervous for the first time. Next Saturday I will disconnect thefuel line from the carb and check the flow, clean the filter and anythingelse that needs cleaning, maybe my shorts. The temp was about 45 deg. So thedensity alt must have been around 5600', the airport is 4700. The mainthing I am very pleased about is it flies straight, The stick is supersensitive and I have to get used to that to not over control. Maybe next weekendit will be smoother. Feels good working on the Q200 again. |
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Dr. Charley Rodriguez
Dear Ron,
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Kudos on your recent flight. CeeRod Ron Triano wrote: Thanks Jim, it will make a good platform for the Q as it is super touchie on |
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Ron Triano <rondefly@...>
Say Charlie, it is good to hear from you. Wish I was in your classes.
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Ron T Ron Triano South Lake Tahoe, CA Sonerai there and Q200 gettin there -----Original Message-----
From: Q-LIST@... [mailto:Q-LIST@...] On Behalf Of Dr. Charley Rodriguez Sent: Monday, October 09, 2006 11:37 AM To: Q-LIST@... Subject: Re: [Q-LIST] Re: 91RT Update Dear Ron, Kudos on your recent flight. CeeRod Ron Triano wrote: Thanks Jim, it will make a good platform for the Q as it is super touchieon the controls.[mailto:Q-LIST@yahoogroups. <mailto:Q-LIST%40yahoogroups.com> com] On Behalf Of Jim Patillo |
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Excellent Ron!! It is a trip like none other isn't it!
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Ron Triano <rondefly@...>
Yea Bruce, it really is a rush, I'm just laying in bed re-capping the whole
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thing, and what I did wrong. Wish I did not have to wait till next weekend. Ron Ron Triano South Lake Tahoe, CA Sonerai there and Q200 gettin there -----Original Message-----
From: Q-LIST@... [mailto:Q-LIST@...] On Behalf Of jcrain2@... Sent: Monday, October 09, 2006 6:13 PM To: Q-LIST@... Subject: RE: [Q-LIST] 91RT Update Excellent Ron!! It is a trip like none other isn't it! Bruce Crain __________________________________________________________ Try Juno Platinum for Free! Then, only $9.95/month! Unlimited Internet Access with 1GB of Email Storage. Visit http://www.juno. <http://www.juno.com/value> com/value to sign up today! |
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