Rebirth of my 1989 FJ1200 in Poplar Grove, Illinois

[Waiex191]

My FJ is collecting dust whilst the ground collects snow.  But, I did make some progress with my main project.  First power on!
https://youtu.be/KzIueGbBEJ8

[fj1289]

My FJ is collecting dust whilst the ground collects snow.  But, I did make some progress with my main project.  First power on!
https://youtu.be/KzIueGbBEJ8

Awesome!  That's a huge milestone!   

[Waiex191]

My FJ has been neglected. Still having idle jet issues. But, Waiex 191 is now an airplane!
https://youtu.be/HqVvFJHf5q0

[Old Rider]

My FJ has been neglected. Still having idle jet issues. But, Waiex 191 is now an airplane!
https://youtu.be/HqVvFJHf5q0

WoW qongratulations and respect from me!  What a great feeling that must have been.Both fear and joy at the same time This is a proof that your balls and nerves are made of the same material as the the airframe.
Nice touch down too 

[fj1289]

Congrats!  Well earned victory!

[Old Rider]

Im not an expert on landingear but when looking at the left wheel on touch down it did some wobbling .Are the gear constructed to handle that or is it something to look closer at?

[Waiex191]

Im not an expert on landingear but when looking at the left wheel on touch down it did some wobbling .Are the gear constructed to handle that or is it something to look closer at?

The gear is aligned when there is weight on it, and I wonder if the gentle landing is not the best for shimmy. I only have one landing so far and will try some carrier landings to see if that is better.  The gear is 1.125" titanium rod, so it is pretty strong.  Others have added some wood behind the gear for damping.  It's a work in progress, and I am working through the squawks in priority order.