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Although I couldn't find it on their site, one of our chapter members is building one and he said that was the only drawback to the folding option. |
I wonder if that's true, or if it's "Common Knowledge"?
The final Thorp T-18 model, the S-18, is folding wing, and the aerobatic gross weight is 1500 pounds. The 'older' T-18 aerobatic gross weight is 1250 lbs. The folding mechanism is said to be the same for the S-18 and the Mustang II. I just flew out with the wife to look at an S-18 folder, on a trailer in a garage. It was a great day trip with wonderful flying, and also wonderful new people to meet. The aircraft in question is not a flier, more of a restoration project. but the folding wing mechanism was out in the open for easy viewing. I'd say it's pretty straight forward, and similarly strong. |
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Sounds like more of a "CYA" than "it's not aerobatic". As with any aircraft used for aerobatics, you want to be sure you know it's history and inspect it carefully before every flight where spirited manoeuvers are to be performed.
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Hmm...
I find it totally amazing that the first thread posted referencing to this plane here on VAF was deleted almost ASAP due to a relation/reference to a Barnstormers ad, and this thread is totally ignored by the moderators... go figure. :confused:
Nice plane! |
Thought about buying
I looked at this plane about 4-5 years ago and what I remember is:
1. Was Subie - converted to o290. 2. Lots of engineering on the folding wings to fit in a garage at Widby? Island. 3. Tested to Utility class. 4. Handheld ICOM mounted as radio. It was too experimental for me at the time. If you are really interested, why not contact the seller? |
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The folding wing on the T-18 was designed by the same gentle man that designed the S-18. He also designed the wider fuse mod on the T-18 that you can still get with the plans and that is standard on the S-18. The T-18 plans are no longer sold with the folding wings options (although the wider body options is available) and the S-18 is only available in a kit.
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