American Spirit

[Unregistered]

I was just looking a Warbird Aero Press and saw some people talking about Matt Jackson's "American Spirit". Anybody over here know anything about that project?

What about Darrel Greenamyer's "Shock Wave"? Wasn't that a scratch built 3350 powered project also?

[FlyKidChris]

Shockwave

Greenameyer's Shockwave was to be a 4360 powered racer, using Sea Fury outer wing panels (new center section), scratchbuilt fuselage and F86 tail (I think). I don't believe it's making any progress, but I'd love to be wrong about that.

[Reever]

Some years back, Greenameyer had a booth in the exhibit area at the races. In that booth was a wood carved model of his racer "Shockwave".

What a beautiful aircraft.

[Duane E]

Here is a pic. of American Spirit.

http://hanksnet.com/images/as_p2.jpg

[FlyKidChris]

Thanks

Duane E, thanks for the photo. That's the best one I've seen, especially since it's of the whole airplane. I'd love to read the rest of the article, too. Please, do me the honor of the favor of posting it!

[AAFO_WSagar]

There's a chance I'll be down Matt's way before too long. If it's possible to set up something with him to go get some photos, would you guys be interested ?

I can't promise! (that I can get there) I'm facing a really expensive repair or replacement of my main tool... if there's room in the travel budget or if a little project I'm working on pays off.. (and/or I manage to sell a few prints.... hint hint ) and if Matt has it somewhere where I can get to it.. well.. I'd certainly love to see it and stirr the interest up a bit...

Sometimes, publicity can be a good thing ey!

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Wayne

[Unregistered]

Wayne,

I think at least one or two of us would be interested in pictures of American Spirit! It would also be cool to hear from Matt about it's progress.

Jay

[Matt J]

American Spirit

Funding has been completed and work to complete American Spirit will begin upon completion of a current project nearing its completion. I suspect we will be under full swing by January.

[Duane E]

Re: Thanks

Originally posted by FlyKidChris
Duane E, thanks for the photo. That's the best one I've seen, especially since it's of the whole airplane. I'd love to read the rest of the article, too. Please, do me the honor of the favor of posting it!

Thats all I have on the article, It left me hanging too!! Cant wait to see the finished product, looks like it could be a gold winner!

[Derrek]

article

for the whole story try these,

http://hanksnet.com/images/as_p1.jpg

http://hanksnet.com/images/as_p2.jpg

http://hanksnet.com/images/as_p3.jpg

http://hanksnet.com/images/as_p4.jpg

Derrek

[RichH]

Here is the entire article from General Aviation News & Flyer back in September of 1996:

http://www.hanksnet.com/images/as_p1.jpg

http://www.hanksnet.com/images/as_p2.jpg

http://www.hanksnet.com/images/as_p3.jpg

http://www.hanksnet.com/images/as_p4.jpg

[RichH]

Darn.. beat me to it on my own site!

[nickle5]

American Spirit

The article states that the nose gear is from a F-100.... Nose Gear? This monster doesn't look like it will sit on tricycle gear to me.

[Reever]

I have the same question about the gear. A tricycle gear. I wonder where the main gear is located.

One thing to remember, that photo was taken with a wide angle lens. So the perspective is a little distorted.

[FlyKidChris]

Thanks

Duane E, Derreck, and Rich H; thanks for the info. I bet I'm not the only fan that appreciates it.
Now, if only, I could be sipping some "American Spirit Ale" while ordering my t-shirts from the team web-site...