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N5788B Sunday Knight Twister restoration
The restoration of 88B is starting. I'm organizing a workplace, unpacking and taking inventory while attempting to build some storage shelves, a workbench and acquiring the requisite sawhorses, toolboxes with appropriate stuff and the like.
This Sunday Knight Twister, referred to as the Holiday Knight Twister by Steen was acquired from a buddy that is building an Imperial KT and this one was built and flown in SoCal in '85 to about '99 or so when it had an accident or incident and was sold off and de-registered without being repaired completely.
I've spoken to the FAA about re-registering the airplane and it is indeed a candidate for this and I am reserving the original N number because it's become it's identity. Since I have the data plate, as well as the registration and operating limitations, it should be straightforward.
I received my plans from Steen, bought a canopy, and have looked at a lot of engine and prop possibilities. Also a prospective buyer for one of my sports car projects has come forward and if it turns into a sale this will help to jump start the project! Can't wait to get my wings up to my wood wing guy soon.
Chris...
The restoration of 88B is starting. I'm organizing a workplace, unpacking and taking inventory while attempting to build some storage shelves, a workbench and acquiring the requisite sawhorses, toolboxes with appropriate stuff and the like.
This Sunday Knight Twister, referred to as the Holiday Knight Twister by Steen was acquired from a buddy that is building an Imperial KT and this one was built and flown in SoCal in '85 to about '99 or so when it had an accident or incident and was sold off and de-registered without being repaired completely.
I've spoken to the FAA about re-registering the airplane and it is indeed a candidate for this and I am reserving the original N number because it's become it's identity. Since I have the data plate, as well as the registration and operating limitations, it should be straightforward.
I received my plans from Steen, bought a canopy, and have looked at a lot of engine and prop possibilities. Also a prospective buyer for one of my sports car projects has come forward and if it turns into a sale this will help to jump start the project! Can't wait to get my wings up to my wood wing guy soon.
Chris...
