Update on my Thatcher CX-4

cjensen · Post by **cjensen** » Tue Jun 07, 2011 1:14 pm

If anyone is interested in this little airplane, I got the windscreen installed this past week and a half...

I took flat metal stock-

Formed it in a vise with a hammer and a dolly-

Fit it-

Cut and fit the windscreen, on an off the airplane many times...tho not as much as the RV!!

And it's in!

pazmanyflyer · Post by **pazmanyflyer** » Tue Jun 07, 2011 3:09 pm

Chad
How much time did you invest into this? I'm thinking my -7 windscreen.

Oh by the way I don't post much, but learn tons from you guys. Just sold my Flying Pazmany PL-1 and bought wings (from another builder) and Fuse/finish kits will be ordered shortly.

Carlos in Arizona
RV-7 N537TC

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painless · Post by **painless** » Tue Jun 07, 2011 5:59 pm

Looks great Chad! That deserves a fruity beer to be hoisted in your honor!

cjensen · Post by **cjensen** » Tue Jun 07, 2011 8:31 pm

Carlos, I haven't been keeping track of time on this project, but I'd guess I have no more than 6-8 hours on it. It's nothing like the RV windscreen...MUCH easier on this one.

lancef53 · Post by **lancef53** » Tue Jun 07, 2011 8:41 pm

Looks good! Get that thing flying!!

cjensen · Post by **cjensen** » Wed Jun 08, 2011 7:03 am

I've been shooting for a first flight prior to Oshkosh...we'll see. Time is quickly slipping by and time on the CX-4 has been spotty at best!

hydroguy2 · Post by **hydroguy2** » Wed Jun 08, 2011 6:09 pm

how are you going to fly 2 airplanes to OSH?..do you need a ferry pilot for the -7? i work cheap.

looks like pretty good workmanship on the fairing.

cjensen · Post by **cjensen** » Wed Jun 08, 2011 8:56 pm

Hehe...well I really hope the 7 is sold and enjoying a new life by then...I'll be relaxing in the camper!