On Wednesday, March 18, 2009, at approximately 10:00 a.m., my Mustang II
took to the air for the first time.  After almost 18 years of building
(when time permitted), the first flight was exhilarating and deeply
satisfying.  The turbocharged Mazda rotary 13B engine ran well and all
temperatures stayed in the green.  It produced more power than I needed.
Everything electric worked as planned, thanks to Mr. Bob Nuckolls and
the AeroElectric Connection.  The airplane is a joy to fly and made all
the effort to build it worthwhile.  I look forward to many adventures in
the air after the initial 40 hour test period is flown off.  See you in
the skies!

For pictures of the first flight, click on this link:
http://www.funplacestofly.com/Bobs-First-Flight.asp

For a more detailed narrative on the reasons for selecting this airplane
and the Mazda rotary engine, click on this link:
http://www.eaa1246.org/projectsnplanesdisplay.asp?id=10&pic=192

Thanks to all of you who gave advice and support over the years.  The
task was not easy, but it was rewarding.

Bob J. Rogers
McKinney, TX (KTKI)


Congratulation Bob.

Paul Lamar



Curses! Foiled again! (He says twirling his mustache)...

So much for being the first Mustang 2 rotary to fly...

Congratulations Bob -- she's beautiful!

Mark (Rocky Mtn High)