FLIGHT TESTING EMINENT
An aviation project by Steve Kim
Piece By Piece
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An Aviator's Vision
A little about this project
Pilot & Builder
Born November 7, 1947. Novato High School, Novato, CA. Graduated in June 1965 College of Marin, Kentfield, CA: 1966 -1967 General education studies, Drafting and Art courses. Drafted US Army, Air Traffic Control School, Biloxi, Mississippi. Republic of Viet Nam, special weapons technician. Participated in night operation tactics and weapons development program called “Phantom.” Honorable discharge, merits and awards – National Defense Ribbon, Viet Nam Service Award.
About The Plane
Aircraft Falcon-XP, 2-seat, tandem, land Solo flight from front seat only. Empty XP maximum weight 500lbs Center of gravity location 101.5 inches Front pilot maximum weight 200lbs Rear crew member maximum weight 210lbs Fuel weight (at station 120) 90lbs XP empty weight maximum 500lbs Maximum gross weight 1,000lbs Center of gravity 89.in (86.in without fuel)
What This Project Means to Steve
I, like many aviation enthusiasts, dreamed of flying and aircraft ownership. While very young I thought I would be seeking a career in aviation but it was during high school it became clear my talents lay elsewhere. Still holding on to the idea of flight I trained and received my private pilots certification and pursued this goal. But as we all know our lives are driven by external forces and life gets in the way of many of our goals. Marriage, starting a business, building a house, family etc., are priorities that require the very time and resources needed to realize your passion. But I was patient, stayed focused and am now within reach of puttering around California in the air. So enjoy this website and the documentation of this project, modest as it might be, as a small effort with a small plane realizing a big dream.