TXFlyGuy
Well-Known Member
Having frequented this forum, on and off for a number of years, I am curious how many members are:
1. Home aircraft builders
2. Certified pilots
3. Airplane owners, certified or EAB
4. Just dreaming about building an airplane
5. Realize that building a plane is pretty much an insane undertaking
My dreams for the Mustang started in 1994. It took a long time to pull the trigger. 2012 is when I wrote a check to Titan. Took delivery of the fast build kit in August, 2013.
Had hundreds of volunteers helping me with the build.
The plane first flew in June, 2021. So, 8 years from delivery to first flight. Not too bad!
Then destroyed on July 6, 2021.
Rebuilt over 18 months, and flying again August, 2023.
At times my dream turned into a nightmare. The journey has had many highs, and many lows. I suppose that is par for the course for most any homebuilt aircraft.
Often I thought the money would have been better spent on that nice condo, in Vail, Colorado. But the pilots who own and actually fly the T-51 claim it's a life changing experience, all for the better.
1. Home aircraft builders
2. Certified pilots
3. Airplane owners, certified or EAB
4. Just dreaming about building an airplane
5. Realize that building a plane is pretty much an insane undertaking
My dreams for the Mustang started in 1994. It took a long time to pull the trigger. 2012 is when I wrote a check to Titan. Took delivery of the fast build kit in August, 2013.
Had hundreds of volunteers helping me with the build.
The plane first flew in June, 2021. So, 8 years from delivery to first flight. Not too bad!
Then destroyed on July 6, 2021.
Rebuilt over 18 months, and flying again August, 2023.
At times my dream turned into a nightmare. The journey has had many highs, and many lows. I suppose that is par for the course for most any homebuilt aircraft.
Often I thought the money would have been better spent on that nice condo, in Vail, Colorado. But the pilots who own and actually fly the T-51 claim it's a life changing experience, all for the better.
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