I know that this type of behaviour happens a lot in the homebuilder sub-culture, but has been very rarely documented. The behaviour I'm talking about is "Garage Flying" ...that irrepressable urge to get into the air before the aircraft is completed. I'm sure you know what I mean....
Perhaps you think that the original inspiration for garage flying resulted from drinking too much alcohol and a lack of respect for the 8 hours bottle to throttle rule! (... or was that 8 metres?) Nothing could be further from the truth. After many long hours in the workshop in sometimes freezing conditions and after a few cups of coffee, your imagination tends to run wild.
Cruzin' around the shed in the old Cavalier
Taking Curty's Hummel Bird for a test flight. Goes well! ... and fast!
Marty's Cavalier, with testing well under way!
Pete's Super Diamond undergoing limited taxi testing - limited due to proximity of steel obstruction.
Here is a great idea! This drawing was provided by an experienced UK Cavalier builder who suggested that the
modified fixture be used where a very secure attachment is required
