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Skip's First Flight

Ten years in the making... and on August 28, 2008 Skip flew the Thunder Mustang for the first time (and landed it, too)!
McMinnville Antique Air Show
McMinnville Antique Air Show		 Taxiing out
Taxiing out		 Taking Rwy 22
Taking Rwy 22		 Takeoff roll
Takeoff roll		 Liftoff
Liftoff
Climb out
Climb out		 Fly-by
Fly-by		 Approach to landing
Approach to landing		 Bravo!
Bravo!

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Phil, Mary and Stuart Ball 22-Sep-2008 02:21
Congratulations Skip and Mary on the success of this project. Stuart, Mary and I are thrilled with results as shown in the photos. The plane looks awesome!

Stuart and I are thrilled we were able to make a small (very small) contribution to the effort! We hope Skip will fly the plane to Chattanooga sometime!

Best wishes, The Balls of Chattanooga
Guest 20-Sep-2008 23:09
Skip and Mary, It looks beautiful! It will be perfect for you to come to New York and visit. I can't wait! Anne and Charlie
Al and Lynn Anglin 18-Sep-2008 00:53
Wow, to what a beauty Skip and Mary! I can't imagine the thrill of flying that beautiful piece aeronautic machinery. It brings back memories for me. Congrats!
Love, Al and Lynn
Guest 12-Sep-2008 17:34
Congratulations! Do you realize less than 15% of builders ever complete their project. It's a beauty and flies too.
Sue & Ron Lowery
Anne Harman 31-Aug-2008 15:34
How exciting - congratulations to you both! it's so thrilling to see your dream come true. Looking forward to hearing all about it. Love, Anne & Alan
Guest 31-Aug-2008 06:04
Fantastic Skip! What an accomplishment. How many weeks before you and Mary can fly to Tennessee?
Mike Gannon
Paul Andry 31-Aug-2008 03:07
Skip and Mary - a real dream come true! We are soooo excited for your both! Please share your experiences when you have a chance - we would love to hear all of the details - there's never too much information! Congratulations! Paul & Dee
Guest 31-Aug-2008 02:58
A dream finally come true. . after so many hours and never giving up! ! ! Seeing you in the air is a real thrill for all of us still on the ground ! "There really are no clouds at all!" Linda
Guest 31-Aug-2008 00:32
To Skip: Hot Damn!! What a great flight!! Yes, Winnie was watching!!
Love to you both, Bebe
Guest 30-Aug-2008 22:27
Skip,
Congratulations, Mary had told me about the plane. She is a beauty. I hope it brings you years of great flying experiences.

Judy Williams
Guest 30-Aug-2008 19:01
Wow!!
I'm sure your Dad was watching over your shoulder, Skip...and we're both so proud and happy for you!
Love, Mom
Guest 30-Aug-2008 17:03
Congrats, Skip. I love it. Mary, come back so we can work up a flying medley. s
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