N25SR First Flight

Post by **Jerry Folkerts** » Wed Jan 24, 2018 5:45 pm

Today, at high noon, N25SR took to the skies for approximately 45 minutes. The flight was relatively uneventful with only a few minor discrepancies. Notably, the airplane was really fast and I wasn’t able to get it up to the 75% power range for adequate engine break in procedures. We had cloud cover at 2500 ft limiting my ability to climb. Consequently, it wanted to go too fast and I had to throttle back more than I wanted. It’s going to be a real performer. No adverse handling characteristics. Awesome landing. More pictures and video later as they come in from the ground crew.
Jerry Folkerts

Post by **Washington Rebel** » Wed Jan 24, 2018 6:34 pm

Congrats Jerry.
Looks great.

Post by **Rebel541** » Wed Jan 24, 2018 9:37 pm

CONGRATS Jerry !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

mikeh · Post by **mikeh** » Wed Jan 24, 2018 10:12 pm

Well done Jerry. It looks great from Downunder!
Cheers
Mike

Post by **cgroves** » Thu Jan 25, 2018 1:50 am

Congratulations!! It looks great

dreamer · Post by **dreamer** » Thu Jan 25, 2018 3:21 am

Have Fun. Super job. Rob

RJW · Post by **RJW** » Thu Jan 25, 2018 4:47 am

BRAVO...major milestone Jerry!

Post by **micreb** » Thu Jan 25, 2018 4:57 am

Jerry
Awesome accomplishment.
Now to enjoy the fruits of all the hair-pulling, lip biting, cussin & throwing tools!
If it’s half as much fun as a Rebel you’re in for many real treats.
Paul, in Sunny No. Florida
PS. That plane BEGS for BIG tires!

Elite583 · Post by **Elite583** » Thu Jan 25, 2018 5:15 am

Congratulations Jerry, that's a terrific achievement!

Cheers,

Dave

Elite583

Post by **snowyriver** » Thu Jan 25, 2018 7:34 am

Awesome! And ditto on the big tires...from the land of big tires! Craig

ericfo · Post by **ericfo** » Thu Jan 25, 2018 8:18 am

Huge accomplishment, Jerry!!!

After break in, squawk fixing and tweaking you are free to roam around the country.

Great job.

Eric
N645E Elite Amphib

Post by **Jerry Folkerts** » Thu Jan 25, 2018 10:48 am

Would be fun to add captions -- "you can't catch me" or, "get that gnat off my tail" or?????

Post by **Jenki** » Thu Jan 25, 2018 12:15 pm

Very nice, congratulation :)

Post by **Flying Indian** » Thu Jan 25, 2018 5:11 pm

Congradulations Gerry well deserved !!! were all proud of you !!!!

fokkerguy · Post by **fokkerguy** » Fri Jan 26, 2018 4:48 am

Congratulations, Well done!
Todd

The Murphy Builders Site

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