On
the second flight the airplane climbed quickly to pattern altitude and
completed one circuit around the airport. Bob reported that the handling
qualities were pretty much as expected, and that the engine ran well.As he taxied back for a second takeoff, Bob reported that everything looked good
On
the second flight the airplane climbed quickly to pattern altitude and
completed one circuit around the airport. Bob reported that the handling
qualities were pretty much as expected, and that the engine ran well.
Bob
emerged from the airplane and reported "It flies just fine! Let's
give all the kids a ride." It was time for a little celebration.
Some
of the prime movers behind the Kitfox Program: left to right, Scott Liefeld,
Jack Huffman, Bob Hoey, from EAA Chapt. 49, and Peggy O'Brien and Rick
Grove from the Palmdale Learning Plaza. Not shown are Bob St. Clair, Frank
Roncelli and Jack Hakes also from Chapt. 49, and teachers, Sergei Orloff
and Lewis Haller.