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It was inevitable. After six years of on and off work I finally finished my 1946 BC12-D. On October 16th after 3 2 two minute run ups, some checking for leaks, between cool downs I taxied out did a 1800 rpm mag check and a full static run up. This was the exact procedure prescribed by my cylinder re-builders. Taxied on to the runway and flew to 2800 feet and kept the engine at 80% power for almost an hour. Amazingly it all came back and I landed without a hitch. We checked the engine again and flew it for another 30 minutes. My landings did get worse. But after 7 hours so far its all coming back.
I can't quite describe what it felt like to fly your first airplane after selling it 39 years ago. It was quite a thrill. This old plane started me down a path to a life of flying for my supper. I owe it a lot. The T-craft gave me skills that lasted for life and its bringing back some I lost. Its a great airplane.
None of this would have gone well without the support of many many people. I started to make a list, but it became so long I was afraid someone would be left out. So my only alternative is to thank all of you who are on this forum for all your help and advise. T-crafts are very hard to restore because of the lack of parts and some information. This forum is invaluable. Thank you all.
I can't quite describe what it felt like to fly your first airplane after selling it 39 years ago. It was quite a thrill. This old plane started me down a path to a life of flying for my supper. I owe it a lot. The T-craft gave me skills that lasted for life and its bringing back some I lost. Its a great airplane.
None of this would have gone well without the support of many many people. I started to make a list, but it became so long I was afraid someone would be left out. So my only alternative is to thank all of you who are on this forum for all your help and advise. T-crafts are very hard to restore because of the lack of parts and some information. This forum is invaluable. Thank you all.
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