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Paul Flynn - Thorp T-18
Paul, a resident of Salina, Kansas, is in the final
stages of a major restoration project on his Thorp T-18. Quite a lot of
work has already been done (as of June, 2005) and Paul anticipates having it in
the air within 4-6 weeks. So far the brakes have been serviced, a Curtis
oil drain valve has been installed as has a Brackett air filter, the oil has
been changed, the exhaust system has been overhauled including all new exhaust
studs, magneto gaskets have been replaced, and some new tail pieces have been
installed. Still in the plans are a new panel so he can add some radios,
new gear leg fairings, NACA ducting for better cabin airflow, and antennas for
the new avionics. "David Britting has been a great help in the project." (And
that's what club membership is all about, eh?)
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Right Rear Quadrant
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Engine and Main Gear
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Inside view
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Existing Panel
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Cowling and Wheel Pants
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Front left quadrant
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Some technical specifications
| Wingspan |
20' 10" |
| Wing chord |
50" |
| Wing Area |
86 sq. ft. |
| Wing loading, 1600 lbs |
18.6 lbs/sq. ft. |
| Span Loading, 1066 lbs |
8.9 lbs/hp |
| Length |
18' 11" |
| Height |
5' 1" |
| Wheelbase |
13.3 ft. |
| Main gear track |
62.8" |
| Normal empty weight
(0-290 engine) |
900 lbs. |
| Design gross weight
(0-290 engine) |
1500 lbs. |
| Acceleration limits at
1250 lbs |
+6 / -3 G's |
| Ultimate G-Load at 1250
lbs |
9G's |
| Recommended engines |
Lyc. 0-290, 0-320,
0-360 |
| Never exceed, Vne |
182 kts/210 mph |
| Maneuvering, VA. |
138 kts/ 159 mph |
| Best rate of climb, Vy. |
NA |
| Best angle of climb, Vx. |
NA |
| Stall, clean at 1500
lbs. |
56kts/65 mph |
| Stall, landing at 1500
lbs |
50 kts/58 mph |
| Flap speed, Vf.
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95 kts/110 mph |
| Best glide |
approx 87kts/100 mph |
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