O-58A Back on her Gear, first time since 1954
Thu Mar 13, 2014 7:34 pm
Great day at the airport today with good friends, she is finally back up on her gear after 60 years.
Last edited by L-4Pilot on Fri Mar 14, 2014 9:11 am, edited 2 times in total.
Re: O-58A Back on her Gear, first time since 1953
Thu Mar 13, 2014 8:17 pm
Great milestone, L-4Pilot!
Did you receive your copy of Warbird Digest yet?
Chappie
Did you receive your copy of Warbird Digest yet?
Chappie
Re: O-58A Back on her Gear, first time since 1953
Thu Mar 13, 2014 8:21 pm
Chappie wrote:Great milestone, L-4Pilot!
Did you receive your copy of Warbird Digest yet?
Chappie
Steve, yes I did, thank you, well done, great article. Give me a call next week when you have time. The T-41B is coming home Tuesday.
Re: O-58A Back on her Gear, first time since 1953
Fri Mar 14, 2014 1:21 am
So cool! Thanks for sharing. Looks like a A+ quality workmanship. I'll look forward to seeing the wings attached!
Re: O-58A Back on her Gear, first time since 1953
Fri Mar 14, 2014 6:21 am
Looks like another nice Aeronca about to take to the sky soon.
Keep us posted with more photos.
Keep us posted with more photos.
Re: O-58A Back on her Gear, first time since 1953
Fri Mar 14, 2014 8:53 am
Here is the history of this rare Bird.
Re: O-58A Back on her Gear, first time since 1953
Fri Mar 14, 2014 9:02 am
Warbird Digest has already published the first of several articles following the restoration and I think Chappie is planning a trip down to do a photo shoot and flight test for publication on the aircraft sometime in 2014/2015.
Re: O-58A Back on her Gear, first time since 1954
Fri Mar 14, 2014 2:08 pm
Well done!...great looking ship.
It's super you have such a complete history.
It's super you have such a complete history.
Re: O-58A Back on her Gear, first time since 1954
Fri Mar 14, 2014 2:08 pm
Well done!...great looking ship.
It's super you have such a complete history.
It's super you have such a complete history.
Re: O-58A Back on her Gear, first time since 1954
Sat Mar 15, 2014 6:29 pm
Thanks Guys,
We got the firewall and engine mount installed today but that will be it on the O-58A for several months as we get started on the T-41B next week. We should be through with the Cessna in four months and can get back on to the Aeronca.
We got the firewall and engine mount installed today but that will be it on the O-58A for several months as we get started on the T-41B next week. We should be through with the Cessna in four months and can get back on to the Aeronca.
Re: O-58A Back on her Gear, first time since 1954
Sat Mar 15, 2014 7:02 pm
Congrats on the milestone 
She looks stunning! First class work.
Andy
She looks stunning! First class work.
Andy
Re: O-58A Back on her Gear, first time since 1954
Sat Mar 15, 2014 10:00 pm
Looks good
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Re: O-58A Back on her Gear, first time since 1953
Sun Mar 16, 2014 6:41 pm
L-4Pilot wrote:Warbird Digest has already published the first of several articles following the restoration and I think Chappie is planning a trip down to do a photo shoot and flight test for publication on the aircraft sometime in 2014/2015.
Yup, if all the planets align, the good Lord willing', and the creek don't rise.
Chappie