~ First Flight in my New Lady ~ a lady named Duke, heh

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Here they are: more shots of the incredible RealAir Duke.

The more she was flown then all the more grin-factor figured in. What a good day to fly...
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Out of my home port of KCDR, Chadron, Nebraska. Default landclass for a change this time, mix it up a tad.
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Gentle bank towards KBFF, Scottsbluff.
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Nearing 7000K' altitude, over 2000' AGL, ready to level off.
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Crossing the Pine Ridge. It really is a mixture of coniferous & deciduous trees too.
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Man, that is a tall tower. One of the tallest in the lower 48, methinks.
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Manifold pressure of just 36" while cruising @ over 190 KIAS. .
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Right nice.
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Lake Minatare in the foreground, Scotts Bluff monument just beyond the city, same direction.
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[boxcar]

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Banking towards town. She's very slippery velocity-wise until getting initial flaps & gear down. Then she slows quickly.
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Nice... just plain fun.
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Am loving this time of year. Always have.
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Wanted: Tree Trimmer, a flying Dutchman okay.
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The landing was amazing. Light crosswind, first one wheel then the other...
the accuracy of the simulation could be readily sensed.
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Back in town. Going to look up a few friends while here.
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Smooth first flight.
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Very satisfying aircraft. Can you say, "New fave?"
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Thanks for having a look. Comments welcome, as always.
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[Asad Khawer]

Looovely shots David! That Duke really is a beautiful... ermm... lady.

[davestan_ksan]

LOVE the shots my friend!! Really glad to have ya back . That Duke is such a beauty!! You really showed her off well.

I would show you how good our Dutch friend is at tree trimming, but my computer with the pic on it needs a good handyman to fix it. Say, you know any local repair men?

Hope you have a lovely Sunday my man.

[yankeesji]

She's a winner and so are you shots! Welcome back, we all missed having you on here!

[Rimshot]

Aah, there's the Duke post. You make that girl with the male title look great! Wonderful shots David, very enjoyable

[Smutley]

Awesome set of shots David.

[Ragtopjohnny]

David,

Welcome back, great start! I have the Duke myself too, but the Duchess from Just Flight is as just as amazing, I think she became my new favorite bird .

Nice first post here in a long time - great environmental effects as well .

[dakillingmachine]

Brilliant shots David!

[wallyboard]

Glad to see you back sir! Nice spread, great aircraft!