Matt's RV-8 Project



Matt Dralle's RV-8 Project
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Date:  4-23-2010
Number of Hours:  1.00
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Brief Description:  Third Taxi Test - Brakes Overheat - Part 1

On the third taxi test, I headed out to the main runway at Livermore, 25R and ask the tower for a high-speed taxi test with no take off. It was approved as requested and went great. There was about a 15-20 knot head wind at about 270 which made it even more fun. The RV-8 handled great and it was definitely ready to take off. I only got to about 1/3 power and it would have taken off with about 1/2 throttle probably. Oh my... What will FULL throttle be like!? Now that's exciting! Be sure to watch the Part 2 of this video because as the music gets more intense, so does the testing!

Third Taxi Test - Part 1

http://www.youtube.com/MattsRV8?v=pnz31m6aVEQ

After the taxi back on the regular taxi way, the tower offered to let me run back the other direction on the runway! I wasn't sure that's really what he was suggesting and I had to verify that's what he really meant. It was pretty cool and saved a lot of time. With the 15-20 knot tailwind, though, I probably would have been better off just using the taxi way. Now you'll notice the music is getting a bit more intense. Be sure to watch Part 3 because that's where this taxi test REALLY get's interesting...

Third Taxi Test - Part 2

http://www.youtube.com/MattsRV8?v=5zheOkSHfX4

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Third Taxi Test - Part 1

Third Taxi Test - Part 1

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Third Taxi Test - Part 2

Third Taxi Test - Part 2

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