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Chapter 77 members and airport/hanger residents are active in a number of aircraft building and restoration projects. Anyone currently involved in one of these projects is encouraged to provide details of the builder and project airplane to the webmaster for publication on this page.
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SONNY WEBSTER - DUMAS V35 BONANZA Well, OK . . . so it's not a real airplane! But I wanted to play around with the website by documenting some kind of aircraft project of my own and this is the best I could muster for the time being. Each of the photos in the slideshow will have captions that describe the build phase. I also plan to include updates to the instructions that include a few tips and lessons-learned.
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CHAPTER 77 MEMBERS - PIPER J3 CUB. One example of an excellent restoration project completed by our members was this Cub which was donated to our Chapter by former member Gene Tanner. The project was completed in 2005 and the airplane was subsequently sold in 2006. A more complete story of this project was presented in The Flushing Observer. |
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FRED FAGAN - RV-9 (taildrager). Chesaning, pole barn at home. The two B/W pics were also in the September Flypaper. 11/8/07: Working on flaps and ailerons. |
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GEOFF GEISZ - PJ 295 N11JG. Linden, Horizon Lakes Airpark. Click on color picture for more of Jeff's history. The B/W pics were also in the September Flypaper. Status: First flew in October, 1976, tore down for rebuild and recover in December 2005. Changed oil cover and front cowl. Stripped all sheet metal, gear legs and N-struts. Poly Fiber covering with Aerothane finish paint. Flew again in June and all seems to be well. |
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CHUCK MORRIS - BEAR HAWK. The first pic is from the web. The B/W pics were provided by Peggy on 10/29/07. Status: Finishing tail wheel. |
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DENNIS BOWE - PIPER SUPER CUB. Flushing, home garage. Picture is NOT Dennis' plane but is representative of the one he purchased. Status: Plane in pieces after being shipped here from Ireland. This will be a rebuild project. |
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MIKE MARTIN - ZENITH 601 HD. Flushing, Dalton Airport hanger. 6/21/08: The canopy now has a hinge like a 601XL. Mike is getting back into his project after several years of inactivity. Engine is an NSI Subaru EA81. |
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DAVE BURCH - MURPHY MOOSE. Flushing, Dalton Airport, home hanger. Picture is NOT Dave's plane but is representative pic of a Moose from the web. Status: Working on tail (last I knew) |
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GREG PALINSKY - CESSNA 175 N9359B. Dalton Airport hanger. Picture is NOT Greg's plane but is representative pic of a C-175 from the web. Status: This airplane has been in Greg's family for a very long time. It is not currently flyable and there is no current activity but I've asked Greg for some history and refurbishment plans. |
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KEVIN MARTIN - RV-10. Picture is NOT Kevin's plane but is representative pic of an RV10 from the web. Status: Purchasing kit. Watch for updates in this space. |
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Update from Tom 12/10/07: Dear Peggy and Fellow Members I'm excited to announce that on December 8th, 2007, I lifted N5121K from it's earthly bonds for the first time. I have to admit the experience was the most exciting yet uneventful event I've ever had. The aircraft performed beyond my expectations and yes even dreams. I'm looking forward to expanding the envelop. Just a word of encouragement to fellow builders with dust on their projects. Somehow 22 years flashed by since I first started this RV-4, You know how it is life gets in the way of living. But with patience and perseverance the crates of aluminum became N5121K. A word of thanks to the many members who offered their experience and advice over the years. Fred Fagan and Walt Hancock just to name a couple |
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LARRY BARRETT - RV-7 Picture is NOT Larry's plane but is representative pic of an RV-7 from the web. Status: Awaiting pictures and update from Larry |
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GARY HOPCRAFT and Volunteers - Kiddie Train for Dawn Patrols and parades. A 6-car train was purchased for $100. Our first workshop night was held 11/15/2007 with 4 adults and 3 kids. We managed to remove the necessary old components and installed new wings, tails and seats in 2 of them. After all of the reconstruction is complete we can paint and decorate. One of our members (Dave) will provide a tractor to pull the train. 4/28/08: Illustrated update from Rod Curtis showing all of the airplanes in progress and another pic of Hoppy in formation lead with Kerry and Sandy Matthews as wingman. |
DAN WILLOUGHBY - No model type or pictures available. Will be working on project through the winter. Updates to follow.
DICK BRADY - Model and status unknown
TERRY PENDER - CHIEF
MIKE PADISAK - CUB
KIM KILBOURN - Model and status unknown
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