Hello from the "First in Flight" state!
Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2020 7:11 am
Hello all,
I just got my new to me '15 EKOLOT Topaz KR-030 from Florida to NC after about 6.5 hrs in the air, 8 hrs total with three stops.I probably could have done it with one stop, but I am still getting used to the fuel management on it and then there's the BC limit to contend with. It was gusty and a bit bumpy, and ULs, in particular 'powered gliders', are not known to handle rough air well. She did great and I really got a feel for the airplane.
I am coming off a ten year love affair with a Mooney M20E, which I sold last week. Just time to tuck the wings back a bit and they are getting a bit ragged now as I ease into retirement. I am also done with certified A/C and plan to convert my Topaz to E-LSA in a few months and then take the repairman course.
Fly safe,
Harm
I just got my new to me '15 EKOLOT Topaz KR-030 from Florida to NC after about 6.5 hrs in the air, 8 hrs total with three stops.I probably could have done it with one stop, but I am still getting used to the fuel management on it and then there's the BC limit to contend with. It was gusty and a bit bumpy, and ULs, in particular 'powered gliders', are not known to handle rough air well. She did great and I really got a feel for the airplane.
I am coming off a ten year love affair with a Mooney M20E, which I sold last week. Just time to tuck the wings back a bit and they are getting a bit ragged now as I ease into retirement. I am also done with certified A/C and plan to convert my Topaz to E-LSA in a few months and then take the repairman course.
Fly safe,
Harm