Corsair spreads her wings for the first time since 2008!

Jerry O'Neill · **Posted:** Sat Aug 30, 2014 11:44 pm

Today, Corsair BuNo.92460 got to spread her wings for the first time since 2008!
Thanks CASC!
https://www.facebook.com/ctairandspace

RobC · **Posted:** Sun Aug 31, 2014 10:12 am

Even if not a flyer-to-be, hanging the wings is a big milestone. Very cool, guys and gals.

Warbird Kid · **Posted:** Sun Aug 31, 2014 5:22 pm

Posted here for everyone's enjoyment.

Matt Gunsch · **Posted:** Sun Aug 31, 2014 5:41 pm

Looks good, just remember, don't let the urge for VP (visual progress) get in the way of AP (actual progress)

DH82EH · **Posted:** Sun Aug 31, 2014 6:11 pm

The fellow in the second photo is sporting a very well deserved grin!

Congratulations on this great milestone :drink3:

She has come a long way.

Andy

Pogo · **Posted:** Sun Aug 31, 2014 7:44 pm

So cool to see - congrats, Jerry & co., and thanks WK for the pics! :drink3:

(And lissen to Matt, sounds like the voice of experience, lol.)

Pat Carry · **Posted:** Tue Sep 02, 2014 1:49 pm

Awesome news! congrats to all involved. :drink3:

K5DH · **Posted:** Tue Sep 02, 2014 8:57 pm

Great progress! Congratulations! Ya gotta love them bent wings.

But...

How y'all gonna git 'er back in that li'l bitty garage with them big ol' wings installed? :lol:

(yes, that's a fake Texas accent; I'm from Pennsylvania)

Airlift48 · **Joined:** Sat Oct 29, 2005 7:01 pm **Posts:** 744

Just out of curiosity, what (besides money) would it take to make it a flyer? I guess what I'm asking is why isn't it? Is there a spar issue? Corrosion?

Just wondering..

Great job so far guys!

Cherrybomber13 · **Posted:** Wed Sep 03, 2014 12:59 pm

The spar was repaired not rebuilt to airworthy specs ans well as other issues to numerous to go into. Everyone in CT involved with the project agrees that she is to valuable an artifact to take the chance of losing. She represents a lasting tribute to the many men and women that designed, built, flew and now restore Corsairs. Personally, If I ever win the Powerball there will be a flying Corsair at the Museum, just not this one.

Warbird Kid · **Posted:** Wed Sep 03, 2014 1:07 pm

Cherrybomber13 wrote:

Personally, If I ever win the Powerball there will be a flying Corsair at the Museum, just not this one.

Yeah.. start with this one and work our way down the line.

TAdan · **Posted:** Wed Sep 03, 2014 1:28 pm

Nice work CASC, it has been great watching this one transform from a lonesome pole sitter into a beautiful restoration.

Warbird Kid · **Posted:** Wed Sep 03, 2014 1:35 pm

TAdan wrote:

Nice work CASC, it has been great watching this one transform from a lonesome pole sitter into a beautiful restoration.

And the second part of this whole story is about to unfold soon.

Big…. BIG news is coming… stay tuned.

Pat Carry · **Posted:** Wed Sep 03, 2014 1:58 pm

Warbird Kid wrote:

TAdan wrote:

Nice work CASC, it has been great watching this one transform from a lonesome pole sitter into a beautiful restoration.

And the second part of this whole story is about to unfold soon.

Big…. BIG news is coming… stay tuned.

We are on the edge of our chairs way8ing for the news!

Warbird Kid · **Posted:** Wed Sep 03, 2014 2:06 pm

It will be leaked here the second all the necessary ducks are in a row. Until then… STAY PERCHED!

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