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TAF Oscars

Thu Sep 23, 2004 11:06 am

Are beginging flight testing.
Found this on the FlyPast board...
Way to go!! Hope to see at least one of these next summer...
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Hmm picture won't post. Well I guess you'll have to head over to the FlyPast board and see for your self....

Oscars

Thu Sep 23, 2004 11:35 am

This is what the FAA have to say about it.
I feel the serial number and manufacturer are of some interest to the debate under the previous thread.

Gregory

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Serial Number    HAYABUSA 1            Type Registration    Corporation
Manufacturer Name TEXAS AIRCRAFT FACTORY INC Certificate Issue Date 06/24/2004
Model NAKAJIMA KI-43 IIIA Status Valid
Type Aircraft Fixed Wing Single-Engine Type Engine Reciprocating
Pending Number Change None Dealer No
Date Change Authorized None Mode S Code 51220622
MFR Year None Fractional Owner NO
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Registered Owner
Name     TEXAS AIRPLANE FACTORY INC
Street 3900 FALCON WAY W # 16S
City FORT WORTH State TEXAS   Zip Code     76106-2764
County TARRANT
Country UNITED STATES
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Oscars

Thu Sep 23, 2004 3:19 pm

Doesnt sound like it has flown yet. Those pictures are from some taxi tests. I hope to hear very soon after the flight and will post something then!
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