T33driver wrote:
Hi Dan,
Unfortunately I am unable to attend the pre-OSH jet blast at SBM (wish I could!). Neither can my buddy Carl S. who sometimes flies my T-33 (and Sabre). Doug M. is attending in the Skyblazers F-86 and maybe his T-33 as well since he has other pilots who fly his planes. Vlado usually flies the red on silver T-33, but I don't know what the owner's plans are. After an engine overhaul and a one year airframe restoration, my F-86 ran for the first time yesterday in 13 years and it went really well. Just have to address a few minor things. Fingers crossed it'll make OSH as the 4th Sabre. Once AirVenture begins, we plan to make a number of flights to/from SBM with those airplanes as it will act as a jet warbird out-base.
Thanks, Paul. And congrats to you and everyone involved on the successful engine run!
We all know you'll progress carefully with her. Just be sure to pack extra shop rags for Wittman to wipe off all the drool.
You bet Dan, I have a phenomenal restoration and maintenance crew in Heritage Aero and they/we are proceeding with great care and prudence. We are sparing no expense and effort to make the jet as safe and reliable as possible, however long that takes.