Well after 20 years of work on my Sonerai 2LS, I flew it for the first time Friday 9, Oct. The half hour flight was quite a rush but thanks to the previous postings describing Sonerai handling qualities, I was fairly prepared. The plane is very responsive but it reacts positively to your inputs. On takeoff, I lifted the tail at 45mph and accelerated to about 60mph when I lifted off. I probably should have held it on the ground until 65mph but the plane accelerated and climbed well. I checked the stick forces, some back pressure needed as I expected since I was at the forward edge of the CG envelope. Engine temps were all good, oil temp not getting over 180deg F (OAT about 45deg F). I flew a large lap around the airfield and then set up for the 1st approach just to get a feel for the plane close to the ground. I came around for the 2nd approach about 85mph on final and let the plane sink to the runway. Since I didn't bounce I figured I might as well keep it on the deck and applied rudder to keep it straight. Overall it was a great experience! I want to thank Fred Keip for the countless phone calls and questions he answered over the years, not to mention the motivation he provided. I built the Great Plains 2276cc engine, they provided great support. I'm also very thankful for this website and the posts all of you have provided, it helped me finish the plane and fly with a good idea of what I could expect. Jon