I was on hiatus for a bit during the Holidays but am back now, so on with the Update Posts!
This is from Ken Ramsay:
At the Christmas Party the 2023 Legacy Awards were announced. They are Rick Johnston, Kent Kleinknecht and Ron Duplain. Well done.
Carl continues to work on the Cutlass aft end. Looking better and better.
Fitting aluminum on the Cutlass canopy compound curve is a challenge. Lots of forming and clecos.
However, riveting has begun.
And Jerry is working on the aft end of the canopy.
John installed the propeller and spinner on. The Cassutt.
And then the wings were installed.
Lookin good. Canopy is next.
The hanger is packed for the winter. The RF-9F Cougar and the A-7 Corsair II are in for cleaning and painting (top photo also). The Thunderchief is almost finished.
Work continues on the upper inner wing panel. Like the Cutlass canopy panel, it is a compound curve and takes a lot of forming.
We received wheels for the Corsair. The tires will be removed and real Corsair tires installed (2 photos).