Contributed by: Mick
--> RV-List message posted by: bertrv6
Hi:
After four years of work, finally there was nothing else left, but to get
ready for the flight test...a first experience.. and a lesson..
On Sunday April 3rd. 2005, at 9:15 AM. RV6A N-342BM took to the air, from
Orlando/Sanford Airport, Runway 27R. Clear with some wind 7 -10 Kts.
I took transition training with Jan Bussell CFII, at Ockeechobee, very good
instructor.
I have Aero Sport Lyc.150 h.p. with basic VFR, Nav aid, and E.I.S Engine
monitor Unit.
Flight was about 30 minutes long, then I got ready for the landing, reduce
power, keep reducing power, waiting to see the 100 mark, for flaps...then
I relized, the plane did not feel right...was too low.. and too slow?
Well I finally got it, the ASI was stuck at 120 mph...mark...I was almost
fixed completely on the darn gauge.....The AIS was the one from Van's..Falcon..
This was not what I had expected, on a first flight.. for me was a little
disconcerting..
Well, after I composed myself, did a new approach and landed with no problem.
The static system, pitot were checked. Instrument failure.
Good flight, good experience...
Now to buy a new AIS, different mfg.
Bert
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