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Author:  prestonkavanagh [ Tue Feb 13, 2018 4:28 pm ]
Post subject:  S-18 plans

I'm interested in getting a "study set" of plans. I don't need a license to build, but I would like to get a detailed understanding of the air frame, cable runs, fuel tank assembly, stations for the bulkheads, et al. Is there someone in central Florida who can let me look at a set over the next few weeks?

(Joe and Chris - I expect you are on this forum; I don't want to inconvenience you with shipping things down from CT. Let me see if there is a set here that I can study.)

Regards, PK

Author:  JimmyHUD [ Tue Mar 17, 2020 2:18 am ]
Post subject:  Re: S-18 plans

I would also like to look at a study set of plans, even better would be a basic construction manual to purchase. I hadn't been able to find any builders sites on the web. This is such a great aircraft with such a wonderful history one would think that more information would be available. It is overwhelming trying to comb thru 140 newsletters.

Author:  Jeff J [ Tue Mar 17, 2020 9:36 am ]
Post subject:  Re: S-18 plans

I think the basic construction manual is a series of articles from EAA magazine in the 60’s. There is also a book titled Building The Metal Airplane if you can find a copy.

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Author:  JimmyHUD [ Tue Mar 17, 2020 11:30 am ]
Post subject:  Re: S-18 plans

I found and purchased the book Building the Metal Airplane. It has some good information in it but doesn't have many illustrations. It also details the Midget Mustang construction. I hope to research which issues of Sport Aviation apply to building the Thorp and collect them.

Author:  bfinney [ Tue Mar 17, 2020 2:19 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: S-18 plans

If you are an EAA member, goto https://www.eaa.org/eaa/news-and-public ... ion-search and search for author "John W Thorp", it will include all of his "Building the T-18 articles and a bunch more.

Author:  JimmyHUD [ Tue Mar 17, 2020 11:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: S-18 plans

Thank you Bruce, I will go look.

James

Author:  DanaL [ Wed Mar 18, 2020 6:01 am ]
Post subject:  Re: S-18 plans

When I bought a set of S-18 drawings many years ago I also received a binder with what I would consider a construction manual. I'll try to remember to dig it out to refresh my memory as to content. And no, it's not just a collection of articles.

Dana

Author:  leewwalton [ Wed Mar 18, 2020 9:25 am ]
Post subject:  Re: S-18 plans

"Building the Metal Airplane" is nothing more than a reprint of the Sport Aviation articles with (as noted) some additional write-ups from SA on other metal designs. The original 44 newsletters were re-branded by Lou Sunderland and sold as a build guide of sorts. That one was called "Building, Testing and Flying the All-Metal Airplane". In the end these two sources are the best place to start. However, it's up to each individual to determine where they want to start. My opinion ... Ailerons are a good place to start ... save the flaps for last.

Author:  Ryan Allen [ Thu Mar 19, 2020 7:03 am ]
Post subject:  Re: S-18 plans

I had no idea there was such a book by Lu Sunderland. If anyone has one they would part with, please let me know. If its not copyrighted, I would just make a copy of your book and send yours back to you.

Author:  Jeff J [ Thu Mar 19, 2020 7:29 am ]
Post subject:  Re: S-18 plans

Since the Sunderland book is just the first 44 news letters they could easily be downloaded, copied into something like Word and the extra edited out.

Author:  JimmyHUD [ Wed Mar 25, 2020 5:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: S-18 plans

DanaL wrote:
When I bought a set of S-18 drawings many years ago I also received a binder with what I would consider a construction manual. I'll try to remember to dig it out to refresh my memory as to content. And no, it's not just a collection of articles.

Dana

A build manual would be fantastic especially for the first time builder like myself. If you find it I would love to know it's contents. I wonder if the S-18 plans come with any guidance? I was also wondering if they are current? Can you just build exactly to the plans and have a safe aircraft? I like the Bearhawk manuals, they come in three files, fuselage, wings and finishing manual. Each are over 200 pages with photos. All three for $100. The guy built an airplane and documented every step with photos. Something like that would be amazing for the Thorp.

James

Author:  James Grahn [ Wed Mar 25, 2020 7:31 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: S-18 plans

I have about 75% of a manual done. No it is not included with the plans. Yes the plans are current.
Cubes

Author:  JimmyHUD [ Thu Mar 26, 2020 7:20 am ]
Post subject:  Re: S-18 plans

James Grahn wrote:
I have about 75% of a manual done. No it is not included with the plans. Yes the plans are current.
Cubes
I think that is great, I think it will convince many people to commit to the Thorp and help it grow and survive. It is such an historic and beautiful design. Ahead of its time.

James

Author:  jetrngr [ Sat May 06, 2023 11:59 am ]
Post subject:  Re: S-18 plans

I would also be interested in a construction manual.
Timbo

Author:  isyncro [ Tue Oct 24, 2023 9:26 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: S-18 plans

Me too.... I tried to find the abovementioned book but no avail. https://www.amazon.com/Building-Metal-Airplane-EAA-How/dp/B00072HRHU

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