Thorp Air Command - T18.net

Hello to all,
I recently purchased T18 serial number 818 that some may recall as the plane built by Robert Clayton. I have been flying for nearly 50 yrs and have comm, me, instrument ratings with about 2400 hrs now. I did my tail wheel training some 20 yrs ago so I have been getting instruction in the T18 to get up to speed. I have quite a bit of RV 6 A time but nevertheless am impressed with the control harmony and sensitivity of the Thorp. It seems to be a fine airplane but not very tolerant of my ham fisted attempts to land at this point. I am building an RV 4 and also own a Socata Trinidad with a partner. I am looking forward to learning more about this fine airplane and my reading through the NL’s since the 60’s has been informative and somewhat of a history lesson as well.

Welcome! I remember Bob building that plane when I was stationed at Hill AFB.

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Bob Highley
N711SH
SN 835
KLAL

I am very happy Mr. Clayton's Opus has found an owner that can appreciate how it was constructed. I have a few hours and landings in that plane. Control pressures, not movements, hit the speeds and it will ride the rails better than any plane I have flown. Fly it with two fingers and a thumb. It likes that...

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Fraser MacPhee
N926WM
Serial #279-1
Angel Fire, NM (KAXX)

Welcome! Enjoy that beautiful bird. Need anything just sing out. Where are you located?
Cubes

If you need any parts , Cubes makes QUALITY parts . Reasonable prices and shipping .

RB

Yes, for sure Cubes for parts. Man, what a time saver, and QA/QC is a 10.

Any pics?

Need an email address ! rx115@cox.net. I prefer not to publish pics without Thorp Central permission . You an email me directly . rx115@cox.net

RB

Sent some pictures and video in. Got to speak Bob Clayton and Jim McDougall over the last couple of weeks. Learning a lot.