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

 

you guys done good. tom
how many 500lbs can it hold, i did not realize how small it is. jim

 

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

 

Tom
please explain how the prop changes direction while the engine is running; and why this is necessary

Bill

 

Thanks I enjoyed watching. Love old planes. Visited the Chino Museum in
Ca. great to see the guys working on the planes.

 

It's just an allusion caused by the camera's shutter speed in relation to the rpm of the engine.

 

With all due respect, maybe it isn't that people don't like to see your videos of the old warbirds, but possibly your pissy attitude puts them off. I think more people like them than you think and hope you keep posting them, but ditch the negative attitude.

 

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

 

Huge fan here! Great job!

 

Awesome, bring it on! Congrats on getting her moving. Chip

 

It is NOT, repeat, NOT my attitude. It is a FACT that MOST, I said MOST, not all, again, not all, Corvette owners are primadonna snobs toward non-Corvette owners and non Corvette subjects if they are not related to Corvettes. I DO NOT, AND I HAVE NEVER UNDERSTOOD THIS ABOUT CORVETTE OWNERS! And what makes it worse is that they are in total denial and refuse to acknowledge that they could possibly be this way. In short, MOST, again, not all, Corvette owners feel that can do no wrong and that they are next to perfect. I have been to many car shows and attended many Corvette events for many years, and for the most part the snobbery just exudes from the Corvette community much more than it does from other groups. I'm into Chevelles just as much as Corvettes, and I assure you that the attitude and treatment by Chevelle owners toward other car people is substantially more pleasant than the Corvette community.
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.

 

Tom,

Terrific job, and always looking forward to more of your posts.

John (Plasticman)

 

Good stuff!

Thanks for posting.

 

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?

 

Great job! Dedicated crew for sure. Looking forward to first flight.
Brgds,
Rene

 

Thanks for posting Tom. Glad to see the former Daisy Mae is in good hands and progressing nicely.

 

WELL DONE to you and the crew! Any idea how many flyable A-26s (and near-flyable) exist? Is there a Target Date for Flight?

 

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

 

Nope, no change in the paint scheme. We just have to get it airworthy so that we can fly it to a paint facility.

This is still the planned finish. It was photoshopped in front of the hanger by one of our astute computer guys.

 

Tom, You going to make the Sulphur Springs vette show this year? Jerry