Thorp Air Command - T18.net

Just posted some more pictures in my album, "ljkrume". Hope these may be some educational value, or at least some pictures to point at if the need arises on any subject. Hey, I think this thing is finally becoming a reality: I got the N-number on and it may be getting serious now.

Les Krumel, 1187
Albuquerque

Nice, Les. Pictures are worth thousands of words.

Les
How do you have room behind you panel for the depth shown here?

Having an N number means you have to pay property/luxury taxes ! At least in California . We have a way around here in the land of fruit and nuts in that the Thorp is considered an aircraft of historical significance (50 years old) . Display it 12 days a year and have someone sign off the attendance sheet . Anyone need their sheet signed off for 2014 ? I am good for at least 2 days .

BTW...looking Muey Bueno Les !

RB

Thanks Rich. Taxes here for airplanes aren't so bad. I'm looking forward to warm weather to take this out to 0E0 and get the engine running... Les.

Les,

Your pictures providing insight into fabrication approaches are very helpful.
Thanks

Tom Henthorn

Progress! Should be able to fire it up before long...

Les Krumel,
Albuquerque

Yay, Les!

Looking good Les. Keep us updated.

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Matt Smith
Des Moines, IA
55RC

Hey guys!

Here's a brand new Thorp. Our Tech Counselor in the chapter looked it over and was happy about it, so now it's just waiting for the official airworthiness inspection. Got 2100 rpm on a not so high speed taxi, but pretty exciting to be this far with it. At it for 22 years - Should I wait a while longer to beat RB, or go fly?

Les Krumel, 1187
Albuquerque

Looks like a winner! Fly it!

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Bob Highley
N711SH
SN 835
KLAL

Looks very nice.

It Is A winner!!! Fly it!! That is a fine example of the Thorp, it is perty...................Dan

Nice! Life's short; fly lots.

Beautiful. You better fly her quick or she may fly without you. Looks fast sitting on the ramp.
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