Oshkosh 2000 Image Gallery:
Day Six, Picture 19
“Quality is job 1.” Another homebuilt that’s lasted. This Thorp-18 has been flying for over 20 years and 1,000 hours. This page best viewed at 800×600 or better
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“Quality is job 1.” Another homebuilt that’s lasted. This Thorp-18 has been flying for over 20 years and 1,000 hours. This page best viewed at 800×600 or better
“Done right.” This nice little Glasair has been flown for over 1,000 hours. This page best viewed at 800×600 or better
“Last of the Mohicans.” A nice Glastar in the homebuilt area, but can we call it that anymore? This page best viewed at 800×600 or better
“Snake bit.” The Viperjet, homebuilt 2-place jet, draws a crowd. This aircraft is powered by a T-55 helicopter conversion. It’s more efficient and they get about 40 gallons to the hour. We’ve guestimated that they can get a top speed of about 350 kts. This page best viewed at 800×600 or better
“Thunderclap?” This little plane is a scale replica of a P-47 Thunderbolt, but we were unable to find out the exact scale. This page best viewed at 800×600 or better
“Blue Flamer.” A nice Van’s RV-4, built in 1990, with a ‘hot’ paintjob. This page best viewed at 800×600 or better
“Baby Mustang.” This Stewart S-51 “Lil’ Beautiful Doll” is a 3/4 scale replica of an original P-51 Mustang. This page best viewed at 800×600 or better
“This Lion don’t ‘strut’.” This lovely staggerwing Lionhear has been to EAA AirVenture for a few years running. This page best viewed at 800×600 or better
“Hey Foxy.” A nice little Kitfox 5 in immaculate condition. This page best viewed at 800×600 or better
“Little white rocket.” This Lancair IV-P is powered by Pratt & Whitney. Just looks fast sitting there. This page best viewed at 800×600 or better