Art Nalls : Sea Harrier flew again this weekend
Art Nalls is back flying his Sea Harrier, report after the jump.
We worked on the minor discrepencies on Saturday and set up for a flight on Sunday, after the local church services were over. We're trying to be good neighbors with such a loud machine.
On schedule, we rolled her out, cleaned the canopy, and I strapped in. The takeoff was perfect, using only partial power and then the moment of truth - - - I cycled the landing gear. (insert spine-tingling music here)
You might not think that such an operation would generate so much stress and anxiety, but it did. Our last troubles were all because of this simple operation, or lack of it. Four up and locked, four down and locked, four up and locked and I headed for the aerobatic working area.
I performed a few, basic aerobatic maneuvers as required by our operating limitations. All were complete and without any adverse qualities. A very impressive machine.
I returned to the airfield for a 78-knot landing, exercising the nozzle speed trim - also an impressive device. I turned off mid-field easily.
The type-rating check ride is scheduled for next weekend.
Art Nalls
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