N144GP departed this earth today in compliance with Bernoullis' principle. She was under the capable control of test pilot and professional aricraft builder Mark Meyers from Tulsa OK. What a pilot! And a nice guy to boot.
4 years and about 4 months, 2500+ hands on hours. Thanks to the many that helped along the way
Couple of squawks to take care of before the next flight, my first flight....
Inspection, .53 hour flight orbiting KCXY, debrief and a nice lunch at Nicks.
Mark said he had her at 18" MP and 2300 RPM, doing 140 KIAS around the circuit. Trim felt good and handled hands off. All temps good.
Have an issue with Primary ALT maybe not charging. Will need to review and test to make sure the VP was set up correctly, or to see whether there is a charging circuit problem.
Little bit of brake fluid dripping at end of run...res. still full..maybe expansion on this 80+ spring day? Had topped it off yesterday...still at top now. No other visbile leaks. Mark said brakes may have been a bit soft to start, better at end. Linings had not been conditioned, and calipers have sat around for 4 years prior to adding fluid several months ago. Will look at further.
