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Boomerang!
Posted by bdk on Sat Feb 16, 2002 10:38:18 PM
In reply top Re: Does an R-1830/R-2000 powered Boomerang count? posted by Matt on Fri Feb 15, 2002 03:29:07 AM
I'm glad it went to a good home!
I think that the original bits consisted of mostly canopy frame parts.
And of course the Sanders family projects are known for their quality.
BK
: The T-6 that was modified into a Boomerang, I believe, is
: now owned by Eliot Cross (Stallion 51 pilot) from Florida
: . Whilst not an original, it would be a great plane, as yo
: u can take a passenger along for a ride. If I recall right
: , the aircraft actually has some original Boomerang bits i
: n her.
:
: Cheers,
: Matt
:
:
: : Dennis Sanders and Dale Clarke built one from a T-6 airf
: ra
: : me. Not sure where it is now. It made it to Oshkosh one
: ye
: : ar (I think the engine expired there). Not to be confuse
: d
: : with Guido Zuccoli's authentic Boomerang which the Sande
: rs
: : family restored.
: :
: : : I know a few Yak 11's have flown with bigger engines a
: nd
: : n
: : : ot done too well with them, but is the T6 airframe cap
: ab
: : le
: : : of taking the power of an R3350 or R4360 ?
: : : Has anyone ever tried it ?
: : :
: : : TaTa
: : : Mick