Asas 206 Engine Run & Taxi Test

It was an exciting afternoon at the hangar yesterday as Ian and Paul pulled the Asas amphibious 206 out to run the engine for the first time and take it on a taxi test. After extensive restoration and repair, the airplane started on the first crank and performed well. And yes, it was snowing lightly which contrasts somewhat with the tropical environment the airplane is headed for down in Brazil.

The upper cowling was left off to facilitate engine inspection and access.

Here's the video I put together this morning: