John, this is great information. Sorry that you lost your best friend. I didn’t realize how far back this design goes (in time).
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John, this is great information. Sorry that you lost your best friend. I didn’t realize how far back this design goes (in time).
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Ben Bell
Building 7 super sport
O200 powered
John, I just happened to be machining some bushings for a thorp T-18 today. I guess it’s a small world. Richard Bentley said that you sold him your thorp and he’s really in love with it! He said to tell you hi.
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Ben Bell
Building 7 super sport
O200 powered
Thanks Ben! I just talked to Richard also when he called me today. I understand he lives close to you, and he was very complementary of you and your craftsmanship. It is a small world. Your Kitfox looks very good… it’s gonna’ be a great one! I love your shop too!
John Evens
Arvada, CO
Kitfox SS7 N27JE
EAA Lifetime
Chap. 43 honorary Lifetime
I took delivery of the wing kit today. Very impressed with the quick build work quality. Now I just need some cooler weather so I can get back at it!
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Ben Bell
Building 7 super sport
O200 powered
You will love working on the wings. They are a pleasure to finish up.
Harlan and Susan Payne
Flying FarmFox STI Kitfox N61HP
Rotax 915is, Airmaster prop.
https://www.youtube.com/@KitfoxPilot/videos
Took a break from real work to machine a little indicator plate to use with the earth x battery fault wire.
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Ben Bell
Building 7 super sport
O200 powered
I’ve been slowly working on the wings. Don’t have as much free time as I had earlier in the year due to work. But it’s nice to slow down on the airplane for a little while.
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Ben Bell
Building 7 super sport
O200 powered
Took advantage of the warm weather today to work on the bubble doors. I just need to hinge them and install the gas struts. Then back to more wiring and wing work.
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Ben Bell
Building 7 super sport
O200 powered
You are really making some great progress!
Doors look real nice.
Harlan and Susan Payne
Flying FarmFox STI Kitfox N61HP
Rotax 915is, Airmaster prop.
https://www.youtube.com/@KitfoxPilot/videos
Thank you Harlan. You must be getting excited about starting that engine. I know harvest got in the way but you’ll be flying very soon! I can’t wait to see your first flight.
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Ben Bell
Building 7 super sport
O200 powered