Ted
Zaborski's twin-engine Avistar, "Charlies Two" made two attempts to
get airborne Saturday, March 11. Being a prototype (The
Model Shop - February 2006 Yankee Flyer), some adjustments
were required. However, the two OS25FX's were running perfectly. The biggest
detrimental factor for the day was that all the planes that day 
tripped
and stumbled over wintertime's divots and gouges in the runway. On March
28 with the adjustments made, "Charlies Two" took to the air on its maiden
flight. Both engines purred with a business-like intensity as the plane
flew very well for about 10 minutes. Near the end of the flight the port
engine quit having run out of fuel. Each tank has a capacity of only 4
ounces. Although Ted's knees were shaking, he managed to make a proper
approach on one engine and landed safely. Plans are already under way
for a second prototype, "Charlies Two II".
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