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G-BRIH, formerley NC43762, has completed her last flight before undergoing restoration. I have been planning to take IH off line for a couple of years and now that the clocks have changed and the nights draw in, it's time to begin the project.
Following a short 20 minute flight, filmed and photographed by fellow Taylorcrafters the ceremony of cutting the fabric to officially start the project was duly carried out under the stormy skies at Leicester.
For anyone who followed Rob Lees beautiful restoration of G-BREY, I will be doing much the same to IH. After 61 years she has managed to put on a bit of weight and needs a bit of TLC in one or two areas. Apart from new fabric, the other major works will include new cowlings, smaller sky light, Harer STC modes to allow an increase in AUW to 1280 lbs (she already has an 85 HP engine) and new radio fit. I'm sure that I'll find unexpected issues that need addressing and I need to learn the skills to fabric and paint her, but that's all part of the fun.
I've attached a picture from the last flight and the fabric cutting, which I hope aren't too big. I'll post pictures regularly and keep people up to date with progress as it happens and I'm sure there will be questions galore.
In the mean time, I'll be flying Rob's second aircraft G-BRPX - can't be bad.
Blue skies
Andy.
Following a short 20 minute flight, filmed and photographed by fellow Taylorcrafters the ceremony of cutting the fabric to officially start the project was duly carried out under the stormy skies at Leicester.
For anyone who followed Rob Lees beautiful restoration of G-BREY, I will be doing much the same to IH. After 61 years she has managed to put on a bit of weight and needs a bit of TLC in one or two areas. Apart from new fabric, the other major works will include new cowlings, smaller sky light, Harer STC modes to allow an increase in AUW to 1280 lbs (she already has an 85 HP engine) and new radio fit. I'm sure that I'll find unexpected issues that need addressing and I need to learn the skills to fabric and paint her, but that's all part of the fun.
I've attached a picture from the last flight and the fabric cutting, which I hope aren't too big. I'll post pictures regularly and keep people up to date with progress as it happens and I'm sure there will be questions galore.
In the mean time, I'll be flying Rob's second aircraft G-BRPX - can't be bad.
Blue skies
Andy.
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