John Slade Posted April 9, 2004 Share Posted April 9, 2004 I'm happy to announce that, after just over 5 years building, Cozy IV plans # 757 danced the skies this morning in a short but sucessful flight. I've read others say that their first flight was "uneventful" and thought this to be a strange choice of words. Now I can appreciate the term because that's exactly what it was - uneventful. Take off run was about 2000 ft on just over 1/2 throttle and wastegate fully open. Coolant temp was at about 185 in the climb, and 175 on the downwind. The engine purred smoothly, if a litle rich. (The fuel injection computer still needs some airborne tuning at various Manifold pressures.) The approach was a little fast but I managed to put her on the numbers at 75kts (thanks, Paul) and the touchdown was smooth. I used only a little braking to pull off at the end of the 3400 ft runway. I flew her once around the pattern - total time about 6 minutes. Ambient temp was 69F. So now, the adventure begins... John Slade Cozy Mk IV Turbo Rotary N96PM Quote I can be reached on the "other" forum http://canardaviationforum.dmt.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Hicks Posted April 9, 2004 Share Posted April 9, 2004 CONGRATULATIONS!!! Quote Wayne Hicks Cozy IV Plans #678 http://www.ez.org/pages/waynehicks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cncdoc Posted April 9, 2004 Share Posted April 9, 2004 Well, of all the days to turn down work in West Palm.... Congrats... Nothing. It's the best thing to ever happen on a maiden voyage. She's a fine ship sir, a fine ship indeed! The owl had to initiate her. :D Quote Back to building... #618 Cozy MK IV My Cozy web pages, courtesy: Rick Maddy... WN9G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Matcho Posted April 9, 2004 Share Posted April 9, 2004 A smile has come to my face, along with these guys: :banana: :banana: Canard, rotary, 4-place, homebuilt... life is good! Congratulations John! Quote Jon Matcho Builder & Canard Zone Admin Now: Rebuilding Quickie Tri-Q200 N479E Next: Resume building a Cozy Mark IV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Wright Posted April 9, 2004 Share Posted April 9, 2004 Congratulations John!!! I am so happy for you. You have been an inspiration. I look forward to your future flights and adventures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mplafleur Posted April 9, 2004 Share Posted April 9, 2004 :thumbsup:Congratulations! I bet it was a sigh of relief to see the water temp go down during flight. 2000 ft take off, 1/2 throttle, wastegate open? It's gonna be impressive at closed wastegate and full throttle! Yeee haaa:yikes: Quote Mike LaFLeur - Cozy MkIV #1155N68ML Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dust Posted April 9, 2004 Share Posted April 9, 2004 life is good, congrats enjoy the FLY dust Quote maker wood dust and shavings - foam and fiberglass dust and one day a cozy will pop out, enjoying the build i can be reached at http://www.canardcommunity.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Clifford Posted April 9, 2004 Share Posted April 9, 2004 Congradulations John!!!! :D Quote Dave Clifford "The Metal Man" Musketeer Vise grip hands and Micrometer eyes!! Cozy MKIV Plans #656 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cozy1200 Posted April 9, 2004 Share Posted April 9, 2004 And one more takes to the sky!!!! Congrats! Quote Drew Chaplin (aka the Foam Whisperer) --- www.Cozy1200.com - I'm a builder now! --- Brace for impact... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBarber Posted April 9, 2004 Share Posted April 9, 2004 Hell, I feel as proud and happy as a new pappa (which btw, is a close as I ever intend to get to true parenthood) I really can't express the joy and happines......and envy, I feel for ya. You just put a CanardSmile (as opposed to an RVgrin.....which is limited to the RV Pilot) on my face. The CanardSmile carries over to those around you. Now I am more motivated to get my canard mounted this weekend. Oh, if you need a destination for your new bird, I am only about 3 miles from Ellington Field (EFD) here in Houston. I will buy you dinner and everything. All the best, Chris:banana: :banana: Quote Christopher Barber Velocity SE/FG w/yoke. Zoom, zoom, zoom. www.LoneStarVelocity.com Live with Passion... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Swain Posted April 9, 2004 Share Posted April 9, 2004 Congratulations Bring that thing on down to Houston...we'll get together with Chris B. and "do" the town up right! Keep us updated...I know it will be hard...all I would want to do is fly now!!!! Quote David Swain Watch thine airspeed, least the ground come up and smite thee....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macleodm3 Posted April 10, 2004 Share Posted April 10, 2004 Amazing! This is so much fun! Thank you, sincerely, for including me and the rest of us in your ongoing adventure. Congratulations. Andy Quote Andrew Anunson I work underground and I play in the sky... no problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Pierce Posted April 10, 2004 Share Posted April 10, 2004 John, You are the inspiration for all of us. The way you have documented your journey has created a lighted path to the sky. Many of us hope to follow. Hope to see you at Sun N' Fun next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jperryfly Posted April 10, 2004 Share Posted April 10, 2004 How big an area do you have for a test area? Like can you go to PHK, No county or come down to see me at BCT? Or maybe you could get it to extend over to West End? John Perry Quote Long Ez, AeroCanard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yairgil Posted April 10, 2004 Share Posted April 10, 2004 can you bring your COZY to Sn'F? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Slade Posted April 10, 2004 Author Share Posted April 10, 2004 can you bring your COZY to Sn'F?Not unless I fly 7+ hours/day between now and then. How big an area do you have for a test area? 40 miles radius of West Palm. Getting it extended involves driving to the FSDO and begging, so I'll just do the time locally. No big deal. It'll be done in a month or so, then I'll be able to go anywhere I want. Baby steps. I did a second flight this AM. Two timesw round the pattern. No problems. Good cooling. Quote I can be reached on the "other" forum http://canardaviationforum.dmt.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBarber Posted April 10, 2004 Share Posted April 10, 2004 ...you mean this thing is RE-useable? That makes it even better. My face hurts from smilling so hard for ya. Now back to setting myy canard incidences. All the best....you are my new hero. Chris:cool: Quote Christopher Barber Velocity SE/FG w/yoke. Zoom, zoom, zoom. www.LoneStarVelocity.com Live with Passion... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shender1 Posted April 10, 2004 Share Posted April 10, 2004 Congratulations John, I hope that you will continue to document your experiences with us. I look forward to hearing about your rotary and its future performance. Quote I'm not aware of too many things. I know what I know if you know what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Slade Posted April 10, 2004 Author Share Posted April 10, 2004 you mean this thing is RE-useable? Only after excellent landings. In case you hadn't heard: Definition of a good landing: Anything you can walk away from. Definition of an excellent landing: Anything you can walk away from AND re-use the airplane. Quote I can be reached on the "other" forum http://canardaviationforum.dmt.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cozy1200 Posted April 11, 2004 Share Posted April 11, 2004 I know you've all heard of it before, but I can't resist. Flying a Cozy is the second greatest thrill known to man. Landing is the first!! Quote Drew Chaplin (aka the Foam Whisperer) --- www.Cozy1200.com - I'm a builder now! --- Brace for impact... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Slade Posted April 11, 2004 Author Share Posted April 11, 2004 Flying a Cozy is the second greatest thrill known to man. Landing is the first Drew. I think you're missing something, but this is a family group so I wont tell you what it is... Quote I can be reached on the "other" forum http://canardaviationforum.dmt.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cozy1200 Posted April 11, 2004 Share Posted April 11, 2004 Ok, we'll make that the second and third greatest thrill!!! Quote Drew Chaplin (aka the Foam Whisperer) --- www.Cozy1200.com - I'm a builder now! --- Brace for impact... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hennie Engelbrecht Posted April 11, 2004 Share Posted April 11, 2004 Congratulations John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted April 11, 2004 Share Posted April 11, 2004 "Better to be down here wishing I was up there than up there wishing I was down here" It makes more sense for flyers than fallers though- there's not a whole lot of time to be wishing when things go wrong in a skydive. Big congrats, this is the start of a whole new journey for you. Don't forget your web-journal now that you're flying-we need to know what happens next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Patterson Posted April 11, 2004 Share Posted April 11, 2004 John, I am so very glad to hear of the news. Good luck on the following 40 hours. Joe Quote Joseph@TheNativeSpirit.Net I am Building a Jo-Z IV StarShip. What Do YOU Want? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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