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dan
 Post subject: Re: my project
PostPosted: Wed May 13, 2015 7:35 am 
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Oh, by the way, when Ira had those decals built, he had them built from high horsepower material, so they will add 5 horse power to any plane that they are installed on!!! (well, 4 hp to an RV if the owner also owns a thorp) Not really just kiddin, but they sure do look fine dont they!.......Dan
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Scott
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PostPosted: Fri May 15, 2015 12:17 am 
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decals are great!!!
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mattst18
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PostPosted: Sun May 17, 2015 7:29 am 
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I like your N#. Looks like Not for Boys. I assume that was intentional?

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Bill Williams
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PostPosted: Sun May 17, 2015 5:21 pm 
This is the fuselage from a Thorp S18 damaged from the tornado at Sun n Fun back in 2011.
Duke and I rebuilt the fuselage and its ready for the gear leg.
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Scott
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PostPosted: Mon May 18, 2015 2:02 pm 
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It was.... I have 4 Boys. thanks
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Scott
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 02, 2015 11:52 pm 
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thank you everyone for you help and complements. I have weighed the plane and came in at 929lbs. I have ran the C.G. limits and most fwd CG was 64.5 and most aft CG with 100lbs in luggage and 5 gal of fuel with 400 lbs plt/coplt cam in at 69.9. The CG limits that I was given by Eklund Engineering was 62.5 - 72.0. With that said I am well within limits. Also I get my operating limitations, airworthy cert and builders cert tomorrow and should have my first flight on Friday. I have had several ground runs and no issues or leaks. thanks once again and I will let you know how it goes.

Last thing, I want to thank the Janzen family for there support and making this possible for me. Thank you all.
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Fraser MacPhee
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 03, 2015 7:34 am 
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Many congrats Scott!!......looking forward to hearing the phase 1 results.

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Rich Brazell
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 03, 2015 2:34 pm 
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Another one leaving the nest ! 8) Well done ! :)

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Ryan Allen
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 03, 2015 6:26 pm 
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thats got to be a good feeling. congrats!
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Scott
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 05, 2015 9:12 pm 
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First flight today and She's a flyer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Lou
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 05, 2015 9:48 pm 
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Hell ya!

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Scott
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 05, 2015 11:02 pm 
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N480YS first flight, KREI (Redland, Ca)
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N89BJ
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 05, 2015 11:14 pm 
Congratulations Scott! Wish I could have hung around the airport a bit longer today to see it fly. How long did you keep it in the air? Did it fly straight and level? Again, great job.
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Rich Brazell
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 05, 2015 11:37 pm 
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Looks like you'll be ready for Sedona next year ! 8)

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jrevens
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 06, 2015 1:24 am 
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That's just great, Scott! Enjoy your wonderful accomplishment... take it slow & careful, and have fun!

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