Thorp Air Command - T18.net

Hi Guys,
Just a quick note to let you know another Thorp is now flying down under, N18GR now VH VBF had it's first flight yesterday. She flew beautifully and everything worked!! I flew around the strip at 2500' for 15 minutes to ensure all was good, then climbed to 4000' for some slow flying with flaps out and stalls. I still have much to learn and I will take it cautiously, but no surprises a good honest flying aircraft. The Thorp really is an impressive performer, I had a ground speed of 210 mph with a bit of a tail wing heading back to the airfield. VBF will be based at Riddells Creek Airfield which is about 35 miles North of Melbourne Victoria.

Many thanks to Dave Magaw for his help right through this process of importing and putting it on the Australian register. It has taken longer than I expected due to paperwork with CASA ( Aussie FAA) but all good and better late than never.

I look forward to many hours of enjoyment.

Bernie VH VBF

Congrats!!
Many good flying days and tailwinds!

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Scott Emery
EAA Chapter 326
T-18 N18TE

Congrats Bernie!! Blue skies and fun times ahead...be safe. Dan

Congrats Bernie .. Now all you boys form down under stop talking all of our Thorps away! I propose a boycot on all Thorp exports effective immediatly!!

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Lee Walton
Houston, TX
N51863,N118LW
KEFD

It appears the US is really a net exporter - am starting to think there may be more T-18s "danunder" than RVs......congrats Bernie.

Outstanding Bernie! As a builder for over five years, I can attest to the large accomplishment that it. Way to go!
Cubes

Hey Bernie, when you can send us some photos, on departure can you really see Ayers Rock!!! I had to google your airstrip to see where you were at my curiosity got the better of me...Dan

Hey Burnie. As I am a fellow Aussie t18 owner , we should catch up. 0428743450. Mine only 80 hrs old now. In Deniliquin.

Well done Bernie ! Did you have a Roo in the right seat for the event ?

RB

Hi Guys
Some photos

Still got to paint the carbon Fibre spinners..... and sorry about the stupid grin I was happy!!
No Roo in the R/H seat but I did see a nice one tenderized on the front of a Bull Bar, be nice cooked in a spicy plum sauce.

regards

Bernie

Thanks Bernie, your a Pal.....Dan

If you have any other Aussies interested in a Thorp, let me know. My T18c is still for sale. It's hangared 70 mi east of Los Angeles.
Jack Kenton

Jack,
As I fly mine about people often ask if I know of one for sale, so I will keep it in mind. I'm heading for New Guinea to start work in a few days time and won't be home till late January - someone's got to keep the wheels of industry turning!! But Feb I will be 'out and about' in the Thorp.
I have flown just on 10 hours now and I'm getting use to take offs and landing - believe me I've had a few exciting ones. My backside has eaten the cushion a few times! Everytime I climb out I am amazed at how well this aircraft performs, it's a joy to fly. I have not had a chance to do any serious cross country, but she certainly gets places quickly, looking forward to stretching whose legs.

Bernie