Katmai 260se

N735CD made its first test flight Friday!  It now has one hour on the tach; more time will be put on it today and tomorrow it will be off to the paint shop.  Todd did some speed runs in 5CD yesterday with the following results:

• At 6500′, 23″/2450, OAT 15 degrees, IAS was 136 kts.
• At 7500′, 22″/2450, OAT 13 degrees, IAS was 135 kts.
• This was 71% power, TAS was 148 kts.

5CD has the Canard, IO-470-F, heavy-duty gear with heavy-duty brakes and axles, 8.00×6x6 tires on the mains and 6.00×6x6 on the nose, oversize speed kit which accommodates the bigger tires, RMD wingtips with Pulselights, new glass, front seat BAS harnesses/belts, and leather interior.  This was an especially fine airframe with less than 400 hours TT since new!  It’s new home will be in Las Vegas, NV.

Next in line is the third airplane we will do for Kevin Moore.   This one will be a Katmai with the standard gear.  It will be equipped much the same as Kevin’s second plane with a few variations in avionics and paint, AND the addition of a BRS airframe parachute.  This was also an exceptional one-owner airframe.   The original tach turned over 1200 hours on the flight back from Iowa.  We are excited to be doing a third airplane for Kevin!

- Jo

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