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Matt Gunsch
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I recieved a email from Vlado this evening with a couple of photos of Moonbeam. They hope to run the engine this weekend.
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What's the extent of the work being performed on the plane?

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Will she still be Moonbeam once she's done? It's looking purty!

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Trey Carroll wrote:
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Will she still be Moonbeam once she's done? It's looking purty!

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With the fus code of HO W it will either be Moonbeam or Princess Elizabeth.
I don't think it will be PE.
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Nuthin' a little (or alot) of MEK and brass brushes couldn't do! :wink:

What all was done to Moonbeam? I love the orange too!

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Will she still be Moonbeam once she's done? It's looking purty!

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With the fus code of HO W it will either be Moonbeam or Princess Elizabeth.
I don't think it will be PE.
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Thanx for the pix Matt! The orange block is a nice new touch :D

Hope to see her flying soon :P

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Moonbeam flew today.
Motor ran great!!........knock-on-wood!!
(Pix to follow soon I hope.)
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Great news Vlado
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Vlado, that's great to hear, she looks great, can't wait to see her back home. Clint
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Great news as always when one is back in the air.....

Thanks Vlado,

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Beautiful Vlado!

I still like this formation shot too:

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Congrats Vlado!

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