Thatcher Aircraft

08/16/2020

Cutting CX5 wing spar webs, and getting wing attach plates made.

07/10/2020

Caught a take off from Sky Harbor in Duluth, Minnesota last night. ... always thought it would be fun to fly a float plane!

07/07/2020

I finished the form blocks, now I'm cutting rib blanks. These are the wing tip rib blanks, for where the wing tapers to the tip.

These and the tapered ailerons are why David Thatcher's wing design is both beautiful and easy to build!

07/07/2020

Getting some CX5 wing rib form blocks cut for a customer order. You can save some money by forming your own ribs - but make it easier on yourself by ordering rib blanks and form blocks!

06/27/2020

Howdy all!
I've really enjoyed these Saturday meetups, I hope you all have as well!
Because I'm trying hard to get this CX7 and associated parts & kits ready for everyone, I'm going to stop doing the calls every Saturday, and switch to once a month on Saturday, and once a month on Tuesday evening. I hope this will work so that all of us can get together and share what we know, ask questions about what we don't, etc.
This morning we'll have a call at 10am CDT (11am EDT, 9am MDT, 8am PDT), and the info is below:
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/1486515829?pwd=a2hvNDZtRm9zMTFPbkp1YnRVUmV2Zz09
Password: thatcher

Or Telephone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1(470)8692200 (US East)
+1(623)4049000 (US West)
+1(720)9027700 (US Central)
+1(773)2319226 (US North)
+1(469)4450100 (US South)
Meeting ID: 148 651 5829
Password: 854134
International numbers available: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/teleconference

I hope to see you there!
-Ben

06/26/2020

Howdy all!
I've really enjoyed these Saturday meetups, I hope you all have as well!
Because I'm trying hard to get this CX7 and associated parts & kits ready for everyone, I'm going to stop doing the calls every Saturday, and switch to once a month on Saturday, and once a month on Tuesday evening. I hope this will work so that all of us can get together and share what we know, ask questions about what we don't, etc.
Tomorrow we'll have a call at 10am CDT (11am EDT, 9am MDT, 8am PDT), and the info is below:
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/1486515829?pwd=a2hvNDZtRm9zMTFPbkp1YnRVUmV2Zz09
Password: thatcher

Or Telephone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1(470)8692200 (US East)
+1(623)4049000 (US West)
+1(720)9027700 (US Central)
+1(773)2319226 (US North)
+1(469)4450100 (US South)
Meeting ID: 148 651 5829
Password: 854134
International numbers available: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/teleconference

I hope to see you there!
-Ben

06/25/2020

Working on a new CX7 center section spar tonight! There were some issues with the dimensions on the first set of plans, but I think we have them worked out now!

06/21/2020

If you have a couple bucks and want to see some cool videos, consider sending it to Bryan to help pay for his trip!

Hey Everyone! Two things to present here today. 1) I received a personal… Bryan Walstrom needs your support for Off Airport Aircraft Adventure and July Event!

06/17/2020

Please join us for a meetup this evening (Tuesday June 16th) at 8pm CDT - (9pm EDT, 7pm MDT, 6pm PDT) (right now! :) )

International times:

2am June 17th - London, UK
6:30am June 17th - Mumbai, India
9am June 17th - Beijing, China
11am June 17th - Sydney, Australia

For other times, follow this link: https://everytimezone.com/s/543ab763

Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/1486515829?pwd=a2hvNDZtRm9zMTFPbkp1YnRVUmV2Zz09
Password: thatcher

Or Telephone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1(470)8692200 (US East)
+1(623)4049000 (US West)
+1(720)9027700 (US Central)
+1(773)2319226 (US North)
+1(469)4450100 (US South)
Meeting ID: 148 651 5829
Password: 854134
International numbers available: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/teleconference

06/16/2020

We'll be doing a meetup this evening (Tuesday June 16th) at 8pm CDT - (9pm EDT, 7pm MDT, 6pm PDT)

International times:

2am June 17th - London, UK
6:30am June 17th - Mumbai, India
9am June 17th - Beijing, China
11am June 17th - Sydney, Australia

For other times, follow this link: https://everytimezone.com/s/543ab763

Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/1486515829?pwd=a2hvNDZtRm9zMTFPbkp1YnRVUmV2Zz09
Password: thatcher

Or Telephone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1(470)8692200 (US East)
+1(623)4049000 (US West)
+1(720)9027700 (US Central)
+1(773)2319226 (US North)
+1(469)4450100 (US South)
Meeting ID: 148 651 5829
Password: 854134
International numbers available: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/teleconference

I hope to see you there!

-Ben

06/15/2020

We'll be doing a meetup tomorrow evening (Tuesday June 16th) at 8pm CDT - (9pm EDT, 7pm MDT, 6pm PDT)

International times:

2am June 17th - London, UK
6:30am June 17th - Mumbai, India
9am June 17th - Beijing, China
11am June 17th - Sydney, Australia

For other times, follow this link: https://everytimezone.com/s/543ab763

Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/1486515829?pwd=a2hvNDZtRm9zMTFPbkp1YnRVUmV2Zz09
Password: thatcher

Or Telephone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1(470)8692200 (US East)
+1(623)4049000 (US West)
+1(720)9027700 (US Central)
+1(773)2319226 (US North)
+1(469)4450100 (US South)
Meeting ID: 148 651 5829
Password: 854134
International numbers available: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/teleconference

I hope to see you there!

-Ben

06/15/2020

The latest Virtual Meetup video is up on YouTube! Go check it out. Lots of good discussion, and some show and tell of a flying CX4!

A discussion of a number of CX5 build questions, tools like rivet squeezers, etc. Discuss weldments from Ed Kleipis @ Tech Welding, and fiberglass parts from...