Hey gang,

Today the wings were bolted (3 bolts and 2 pins) for the first time. And I took it on its first official airport taxi. No rudder, ailerons, flaps, but the stabilizer and elevator were there just not controllable.

Burned the brakes in and had a very enjoyable time. The temps were all good. I really like the way this Corvair sounds and pulls.

The warp drive prop is in the works and should be here shortly.

Meanwhile, I will keep building.


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Ron Lendon, Detroit, MI
WW Corvair with Roy's Garage 5th bearing
Zodiac XL, ScrapBuilder Wink
http://www.mykitlog.com/rlendon
Corvair Engine Prints:
http://www.zenith.aero/profile/RonLendon

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Comment by Ben Haas on May 7, 2012 at 9:01pm

Good job Ron........ 

Comment by Jimmy Young on May 7, 2012 at 5:40pm
good going there Ron, keep it up. I met you at CC #17 when you first ran your engine.

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