A26 Progress
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A26 Progress
I realize there is very little interest here, but this was yesterday during the Open House at the Guthrie airport.
I understand that this is NOT Corvette related, and that the snobby Corvette owners here could care less, but a tiny small number of folks here have asked for me to post updates, so reluctantly, here they are.
We got some of the spectators involved in turning blades.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5TZc6bAIOE
FIRST time to move under its own power in about 30yrs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OtAdUkwfBU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGA0eOSGUmI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fy10A7VkJyY
I understand that this is NOT Corvette related, and that the snobby Corvette owners here could care less, but a tiny small number of folks here have asked for me to post updates, so reluctantly, here they are.
We got some of the spectators involved in turning blades.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5TZc6bAIOE
FIRST time to move under its own power in about 30yrs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OtAdUkwfBU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGA0eOSGUmI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fy10A7VkJyY
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It's always good to see a warbird come back to life. I would love to live closer and have an opportunity to help with the resto.
Congrats to you and all those who have made this possible.
Dave
Congrats to you and all those who have made this possible.
Dave
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Thanks I enjoyed watching. Love old planes. Visited the Chino Museum in
Ca. great to see the guys working on the planes.
Ca. great to see the guys working on the planes.
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I realize there is very little interest here, but this was yesterday during the Open House at the Guthrie airport.
I understand that this is NOT Corvette related, and that the snobby Corvette owners here could care less, but a tiny small number of folks here have asked for me to post updates, so reluctantly, here they are.
We got some of the spectators involved in turning blades.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5TZc6bAIOE
FIRST time to move under its own power in about 30yrs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OtAdUkwfBU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGA0eOSGUmI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fy10A7VkJyY
I understand that this is NOT Corvette related, and that the snobby Corvette owners here could care less, but a tiny small number of folks here have asked for me to post updates, so reluctantly, here they are.
We got some of the spectators involved in turning blades.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5TZc6bAIOE
FIRST time to move under its own power in about 30yrs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OtAdUkwfBU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGA0eOSGUmI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fy10A7VkJyY
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You guys did well!!! I'm a Warbird fan and "round" motors are just double cool! Can't wait to see the first flight!
JIM
JIM
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Sooooooooooo, if the shoe fits wear it. OH I FORGOT, most Corvette people refuse to believe that they are less than cordial, friendly, humble and perfect.
And yes, I readily admit, I DO HAVE a negative attitude towards most Corvette owners.
Thus, that brings up the next question. Why do I participate? Because I really like Corvettes-----------especially the early ones, and I will continue to be a one person crusade against Corvette snobs.
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Good stuff!
Thanks for posting.
Thanks for posting.
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What? No dramatic background music to muffle the sweet sound of the radials. Nice bird! Any idea when the first ride will be? Does the FAA have to certify it first?
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Thanks for posting Tom. Glad to see the former Daisy Mae is in good hands and progressing nicely.
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You guys have really made progress since I last saw her a few years ago. Did you change your plans on the paint scheme......seems I recall it was planned to be silver?
How about taking on a T-28 project next?
Cecil
How about taking on a T-28 project next?
Cecil
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This is still the planned finish. It was photoshopped in front of the hanger by one of our astute computer guys.