Sig Kadet - Twin Otter winter project

Michael · January 09, 2021, 04:46:31 PM

Successful maiden!

Nice takeoff, about 10 circuits of the field, and a nice landing. That was my first ever takeoff and landing with skis, and that was a maiden on a built-up customized model kit.

sihinch · January 09, 2021, 05:03:29 PM

Congrats Michael, it looks awesome. You do too!

I love those props!

GuyOReilly · January 09, 2021, 06:06:47 PM

Sure looks like a Twin Otter!
Congratulations on your Maiden Flight.

Andy Hoffer · January 09, 2021, 08:59:50 PM

Beautiful job @Michael! You had a picture-perfect day.

Now, about the maiden flight: I have heard about it, and I've seen photos of the plane at the field on skis, but I have not seen any photos of the plane in the air. What gives?!

I will be at the field tomorrow, camera in hand. I hope you will be there with your Twin Otter. If you would like, I'd be happy to do some in-flight photos and portraits of you and the Otter.

Cheers!

Andy

Michael · January 10, 2021, 09:26:10 AM

David made a nice video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjqKg3_z18c&feature=youtu.be

GuyOReilly · January 10, 2021, 10:17:08 AM

@Michael your plane looks rock solid and stable.
Great video!

Andy Hoffer · January 10, 2021, 11:32:03 AM

Quote from: Michael on January 10, 2021, 09:26:10 AM
David made a nice video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjqKg3_z18c&feature=youtu.be

Fabulous! Love the strobing of the counter-rotating props!

Andy

Oscar · January 10, 2021, 06:59:52 PM

Thank you David for the video. Beautiful flight. Way to go Michael.

Michael · January 11, 2021, 03:59:14 PM

Photos (most from Andy). 7 flights so far, including mild aerobatics and touch-n-goes.

Michael · January 11, 2021, 05:01:42 PM

More photos from David.

msatin · January 25, 2021, 10:29:41 PM

Fantastic build Michael - congratulations!