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New member, New project - Returning N85FT to the skies! http://t18.net/thorpforum/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=8731 |
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Author: | Andrew [ Tue Aug 30, 2022 8:42 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: New member, New project - Returning N85FT to the skies! |
Congrats on the purchase. I'll be looking forward to seeing how it goes. |
Author: | James Grahn [ Wed Aug 31, 2022 9:02 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: New member, New project - Returning N85FT to the skies! |
Welcome Moto, You will absolutely love this little bird. Please take some time and attend one of the regional fly ins. Great people. If you need anything, let me know. Cubes |
Author: | motoflightguy [ Wed Aug 31, 2022 7:20 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: New member, New project - Returning N85FT to the skies! |
Thanks guys! Curious, has anyone done a write up explaining the process of skinning the outboard wings? My project is going to require me to rebuild the outer left wing, and while I have had it explained to me once, I wish there was a document I could review. |
Author: | motoflightguy [ Sun Sep 18, 2022 7:16 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: New member, New project - Returning N85FT to the skies! |
I forgot to make the updates here. So far I have documented the process of digging the airplane from the barn, hauling it home, and now starting to tear it down. There are 2 videos up on my Youtube channel as of now. I'm going to document with photos here as well when I get to it. Hauling airplane home from barn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btYlg0f9iNk&t Removing Engine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48kEfXN7iHQ&t |
Author: | peterjaypriest [ Sun Sep 18, 2022 9:54 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: New member, New project - Returning N85FT to the skies! |
Hey Ryan, Great video!! I'm a relatively new Thorp guy and knew almost nothing about the design a year ago. I just wanted an airplane to fly until my Glasair was done. After looking at a few, I found and bought an excellent T18 and, although it had been sitting, had old avionics, etc, it flew, and I was hooked. I've had my T18 for less than a year and, in that time, did a ton of work just to make it safe, plus a new Garmin G3x panel, a/p, etc. It now does fully coupled approaches right down to the runway! What a sweet flying, fun, fast, and economical airplane the T18 is- and a real traveling machine! I think these birds are worthy of all the attention we give them. I'll share your enthusiasm, and offer encouragement toward completion of your project. When it's done, I know you'll love it! Looking forward to your future T18 videos... Peter |
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