LARRYEBOYER
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I finished the JYD1 and got air worthyness cert in July. I started test taxis and several engine issues came up. Also ground handling and a lot of tweaks of which a couple issues still need to be resolved for JYD1 to be awesome.
Anyway, today I finally took her up. It was a beautiful low/no wind day of 70 degrees.The 27ft dragon wings really spin up with the RAF style pre-rotator. I started my roll and in apx 150 feet she rocked back as if to say, push the throttle forward you coward and let me show you what I can do!!!When the dog howels, you got to listen. The throttle moved to the stops and JYD1 jumped into the air. 500 feet altitude came almost instantly. I pulled back to half throttle and saw 65 indicated. The gyro was as solid as could be and it was time to make a turn. I moved my wrist and the gyro turned effortlessly. Down wind was uneventful as as I turned a curvy base and final, it was flying itself. I pulled power at 250 feet and auto rotated to a soft stop on the grass near my hanger. My adrenelin was pumping and I am not sure I breathed the whole time.Anyway, losing ones virginity is a once in a life time experience. This flight to take the virginity of JYD1 was one of those unforgettable experiences. Just thought I would share the experience with the forum.
Anyway, today I finally took her up. It was a beautiful low/no wind day of 70 degrees.The 27ft dragon wings really spin up with the RAF style pre-rotator. I started my roll and in apx 150 feet she rocked back as if to say, push the throttle forward you coward and let me show you what I can do!!!When the dog howels, you got to listen. The throttle moved to the stops and JYD1 jumped into the air. 500 feet altitude came almost instantly. I pulled back to half throttle and saw 65 indicated. The gyro was as solid as could be and it was time to make a turn. I moved my wrist and the gyro turned effortlessly. Down wind was uneventful as as I turned a curvy base and final, it was flying itself. I pulled power at 250 feet and auto rotated to a soft stop on the grass near my hanger. My adrenelin was pumping and I am not sure I breathed the whole time.Anyway, losing ones virginity is a once in a life time experience. This flight to take the virginity of JYD1 was one of those unforgettable experiences. Just thought I would share the experience with the forum.
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