Champ restoration complete

DELCOM · Post by **DELCOM** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 01:57

Hello To All:

I have the delightful news to report that I have finished my restoration of N84029. Although I do not believe I will ever be done,done.
It has been a wonderful and very rewarding experience that I will hopefully be rewarded again and again as I comence to flying it. I wanted to take a moment to Thank all of you that answered many questions. I also want to comment on much was learned in just reading other posts. This is a great site that truly will prove out over time to be responsible in many ways in keeping many of these airplanes flying.
Yes.... I will post a few pics shortly

Thanks...... Del Chase

Mnflyer · Post by **Mnflyer** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 09:09

Many happy times flying now Del

Good news congrats.

drjeff · Post by **drjeff** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 13:28

Awesome news Del !!!! Congrats to you

Paul Agaliotis · Post by **Paul Agaliotis** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 16:08

Glad to hear the news Del,
I think Judy and I need to make a trip up to Columbia to see your new toy.
What is the next project? I have a line on a pre-war Chief!!
Paul

MikeB · Post by **MikeB** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 17:49

Good job, Del. Inspiration to finish the L16.......it can be done!!

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MikeB

Ed Clark · Post by **Ed Clark** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 19:29

Great news Del, congratulations and happy flying!

john-ranger · Post by **john-ranger** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 22:26

Congratulations! Must feel great to have accomplished this.

Post by **joea** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:49

Glad to hear it and please post some photos!

DELCOM · Post by **DELCOM** » Mon Sep 07, 2009 00:13

I promise some more pictures, I have been busy. This is great being so far along.

Del

Post by **joea** » Mon Sep 07, 2009 03:02

Very sharp!

David Johnson · Post by **David Johnson** » Mon Sep 07, 2009 05:32

Del, that is pretty! Have fun! What is your next project going to be??? David J.

MikeB · Post by **MikeB** » Mon Sep 07, 2009 09:02

Wow! That is one pretty Champ!!

MikeB

Ed Clark · Post by **Ed Clark** » Mon Sep 07, 2009 15:48

Hey, when are you doing mine????

Looks great!

Nathan K. Hammond · Post by **Nathan K. Hammond** » Tue Sep 08, 2009 02:55

AMAZING! Del it looks Great!

nkh

DELCOM · Post by **DELCOM** » Mon Sep 28, 2009 13:05

Hello To All:

Well I have now obtained about 10 hours of dual flight instruction in my airplane and could not be happier with the way it has turned out. The airplane handels like a dream and so far no problems have come up. Performance is well beyond my expectations and could not be more pleased. My instructor is always commenting on the fact that I have no bad habits from previous instruction and transitioning from conventional to tailwheel is not a problem.
I have done about 30-40 landings now unassisted and feeling good about my learning curve. Takeoffs were another story.................. "Why are you dancing the jitterbug with this pretty little balarina" is what I hear in my ear while in the takeoff roll. I think it is from years of flying it in the shop while building it. Today I seem to really have a handle on the fishtail on takeoff roll.
Well thanks to all for the help in restoring this fine ole airplane. I will post more later.

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