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fytrplt
 Post subject: Happy Birthday N711SH
PostPosted: Sat Feb 22, 2014 2:49 pm 
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N711SH has been an official airplane for 30 years. First flown by yours truly on 19 Feb, 1984, she has almost 2800 hrs on her. While this may not be a record, she has been from Bar Harbor, ME to San Diego, CA and Kingsley Field, OR to Key West, FL. In Dec of last year, I passed 50 years as a licensed pilot. That makes 711SH a big part of my flying experience.

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N89BJ
PostPosted: Sat Feb 22, 2014 6:16 pm 
Bob, Congratulations! I think those stats are exceptional. And thanks for all you contribute to the Thorp community.


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leewwalton
PostPosted: Sat Feb 22, 2014 6:25 pm 
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I have fond memories of that airplane .. First time I climbed at over 2000 fpm, went over 200, upside down and rode in formation. Come to think of it I remember a rapid decent demo as well. Had it not been for 711SH, 51863 would still be putting around with the 150 hp boys.

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Rich Brazell
PostPosted: Sat Feb 22, 2014 8:51 pm 
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You the man Bob ! That is quite the accomplishment ! For you and the airplane ! 8) I really enjoyed flying on your wing when we had the fly in at Gillespie . Let's hope both our airframes last as long as the airplanes ! :o

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david read
PostPosted: Sat Feb 22, 2014 9:05 pm 
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That's quite an accomplishment and definitely something to be proud of, both you and the airplane. We always look forward to seeing you both at most get togethers. You are an inspiration to us all, thanks.


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jrevens
PostPosted: Sat Feb 22, 2014 11:04 pm 
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I say Amen to all of the previous comments... we're so lucky to have you in this group! I remember the first year you had the Thorp at OSH - it looked so good to me, and gave me extra incentive to keep going & get mine flying. Thanks, Bob!

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James Grahn
PostPosted: Sun Feb 23, 2014 1:29 am 
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Victor J Thompson
PostPosted: Sun Feb 23, 2014 10:55 am 
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Bob sure it has 30 years of service on it.

Looks like right from the show room from your supplied picture. Congrats.

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Fraser MacPhee
PostPosted: Sun Feb 23, 2014 5:27 pm 
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A great accomplishment and hopefully something many of us wish to emulate. Congrats, Bob.

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dan
PostPosted: Sun Feb 23, 2014 6:54 pm 
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Wow!!! Good show Bob!!!! Plane looks fantastic still also.......Dan


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mattst18
PostPosted: Mon Feb 24, 2014 11:29 am 
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Happy Birthday N711SH!!!

And congratulations Bob, to 50 years of flying!!!!

And thank you both for my and my wife's first ride in a T-18!

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ljkrume
PostPosted: Mon Feb 24, 2014 3:00 pm 
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Yeah, congratulations Bob! That's really awesome. I put the 48 in my tail number hoping to get to all of CONUS. I'll never forget you and 711SH were the first to roll me!

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majurpain
PostPosted: Tue Feb 25, 2014 2:56 pm 
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Doug S
PostPosted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 9:27 am 
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I am sure my dad would be proud!


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Hagle347
PostPosted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 9:43 am 
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Congrats, It sure looked good at Kentucky Dam
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