Hi Paul,

I did my first taxi test last Friday.  I taxied for about 30
minutes and it didn't even get close to overheating.  Of course, the
Texas summer isn't here yet, so we'll have to wait and see how it does
then.  Everything worked as intended and it was great to experience my
little creation moving under its own power.  First flight is still a
month or so off.

Thanks,
Mark S

Mark,
keep a very close eye on the exhaust pipes. looks like they are
welded solid. My previous pipes were like that and most of the
welds cracked in 2 hours of flying. My new setup has slip joints
wherever possible, and are fine for the last 15 hrs.
Buly

Good point Buly.

Paul Lamar

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