Well I have finally completed "the other plane". This has been an on-going project for something between 10-11 years. I originally built this scooter plane for my youngest brother (Tim) back in 2000 or 2001. I was far too anxious to show off my then just completed project that I encouraged him to go for a test flight while the glue was still wet. That didn't turn out so well. After that disastrous ground-loop several years ago, this project set on the bottom shelf of the work bench collecting dust.
I can happily announce that this scooter plane was completed today and has successfully completed several test flights already. I was able to add a stabilizer block between the engine compartment and upper wing as well as two solid struts for the wings. As an added kicker, and since I had several oak scraps laying around, I quickly fashioned a propeller for looks and secured the prop with a coated deck screw so it can spin.
Charles
and his cousin James love this plane so far. Tomorrow we will see if
cousin Christine would like to take it up for a test flight.
Side note: Isn't it amazing how such a little thing in life can pop up in your mind from time to time and cause completely unnecessary amounts of stress? I am amazed at how much of a burden has been lifted knowing that this little project is complete and my son can now enjoy his very first airplane.
No comments:
Post a Comment