EAA Chapter 1635's "Build and Fly Project": An E-Powered Sig Kadet

Kim Sun Jun 11, 2023 7:09 am

This past week, the Breezy Hill Flyers got in the first test flights of a Sig Kadet that Leo and Billy had been building/instructing for the local EEA Chapter's "Build and Fly Project". This is aimed at getting kids involved in the building and flying, using a radio controlled model airplane.

President Brian performed the first flight, which went great, and followed up with some flying lessons for our EAA contact, Larry Gregory. This was a shake-down flight for the first flying lessons which occurred yesterday (Saturday, June 10th). I couldn't attend that session and am hoping some of the Flyers got some photos, but Brian said it was a big success.

Anyway, here's a video I shot of the first flights this past Wednesday, along with some photos of Leo and Billy working on the Kadet with some of the kids:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NphQvld7J1Y&t=4s