A photo documentation log of the complete restoration of a 1989 Van's RV-4, SN# 1775 with new paint, wiring, solid-state electrical buss and the latest in experimental Efis's, autopilots and engine management systems. Plus the conversion of a stock built -4 into one with a Sliding Canopy (ala RV-8) and a Harmon Rocket fastback turtle deck.
Friday, June 19, 2009
First Flight
6/18/09
U76 (Mountain Home) to WYS (West Yellowstone) Total flight time 2.1 HRS, 4:49 PM to 6:55 PM
First flight from Mountain Home Airport to West Yellowstone Airport. Upon arrival conditions were gusty. I attempted a landing and went around. On attempt to 3 I got "get-downitis" and forced the plane on to early and to fast. Subsequently there were a series of bounces...
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