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02-12-2005, 04:37 PM
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Wooohoooo! Soloed the soma!
WHOO HOOO! Well I just got back from Macon, went down late this afternoon to fly the Soma, I was just going to do some crow hopping and get used to it, Well I ended up flying it around for better than 30 min, I was getting cold. But I was having Too Much Fun! It was a little windy, but it was blowing right down the runway, and steady, Fly's great! Those Dragon wing blades are awsome, incredibly smooth, the thing climbs like a monkey, I was able to bring the rpm's back to about 5000 and still maintain good level flight at 60 mph.
I went down with a friend from work, and I picked up Phil Ruffin on the way, Dan Leslie met us out there, and he flew for a little while too. I was worried I would have forgotten alot, but I could still hear Steve's voice, "power, pedal, balance, don't look at the ground, power, balance" SWEEET! Man I am so happy! 
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02-12-2005, 05:08 PM
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Congrats Scott. Glad you were able to "get back on the horse" so soon!
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02-12-2005, 05:21 PM
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Alright!!!
 How was the pump stick for ya? How did you like the stability? Seemed to need a good bit of rudder at slower speeds but was pretty solid otherwise, but it has been a while since I flew it.
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02-12-2005, 05:38 PM
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The pump stick was a non-issue, flew very sweet, nice and stable, no nose-up pitching like the old kb-3, just all around NICE, might fit it for a trim tab, But no complaints, The engine purred, all temps were right in range, no stick shake, and nice soft landings. everything went very smooth. I am a happy camper now, Now to get Phil back up in the air......Then John Stevens.
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02-12-2005, 06:22 PM
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Good Onya Scott. Glad you're back up there.
Mitch
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02-12-2005, 06:34 PM
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Fantastic Scott
Well deserved... Enjoy!!!
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02-12-2005, 07:08 PM
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Screw-Out
Chris aint kiddin I am so glad everything went so well. Scott was as giddy as I've ever heard him over the phone. For the first time, I wasn't able to get a word in edgewise. I can't think of anyone who diserves a break more. Good on you Scott. I am so excited for you. Screw-Out
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02-12-2005, 08:27 PM
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Happy Happy Joy Joy.
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02-12-2005, 08:27 PM
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Scott,
Congrats on getting back in the air!
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02-13-2005, 05:57 AM
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Ron you are right about the runway maintenance, The only problem is that I have been trying to get ahold of the property owner about repairs. I don't mind doing them, but I don't think I should have to be the one to pay, if it is comunity property out here, But I will see what I can do, and save receipts, if nesesary.
I did take the tractor out the other day and ran over all the ant hills I could find. Looks like rain today, But I will put the blades back on the soma, so it will be ready when the weather is nice this week.
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02-13-2005, 06:35 PM
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Scott or Ron, What's a pump stick?
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