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The author shared their experience flying the Renegade Spirit, from overcoming overheating issues to mastering taxiing, takeoff, and landing. They noted the airplane's sensitivity to controls, visibility challenges, and the joy of flying it. Ready for cross-country flights, they express excitement and satisfaction with their Renegade experience.
The report in "Skywriter" from October 1988 documents the author's progress on the Renegade Spirit project. Despite initial estimations of 350 hours, the total time spent was 630+ hours. The Hipec process for covering the aircraft was chosen over the Stits method, with the aluminum preparation being time-consuming due to dimples in the wing ribs.
It's easy to navigate an airplane! That's what some people think after all, you're up high where you can see everything so much better, so there shouldn't be any excuse for getting lost! In fact, when it comes down to it, the opposite is true. It's easy to get lost while flying, or at least disoriented. If it hasn't happened to YOU yet, it will. Just go over some unfamiliar terrain without adequate preparation and watch your anxiety level grow as your fuel level shrinks.
Calgary Recreational Flying Club YYC 