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    Is the Thatcher CX 5 still being supported?

    Hey, long time no see. CX5 builder #27 here. I got 500 hours into the build when I retired from the FAA last year. When you retire you're supposed to have more time for projects. But in my case I went straight to work for another company and moved to North Carolina so I put zero hours in the...
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    Thatcher CX5 builders, how are you coming along?

    Posted a new video tonight, here are a few pics of the build...
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    Thatcher CX5 video series

    Episode 4 posted tonight. http://youtu.be/QjSmE2XmTrI
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    Thatcher CX5 video series

    I am posting a series about construction of my Thatcher CX5. Planning one every 1 to 2 weeks. First one is here... http://youtu.be/bSrbnA1Ko-4 Subscribe to my Youtube channel for notices of new posts. Jason
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    Thatcher CX5 builders, how are you coming along?

    I have posted several new videos on Youtube continuing the Thatcher build. You mentioned Sketchup... I started out using Sketchup to make the CAD files but moved to ViaCad due to Sketchup not doing true arcs and circles. The machines like the new files better.
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    Thatcher CX5 builders, how are you coming along?

    200 hours into my CX5 build. Spars done and fuselage coming along nicely. http://youtu.be/bSrbnA1Ko-4
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    Tell us what you are building!

    I am 61 hours into a Thatcher CX5 build. My goal is all from scratch.
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    Another CX5 build started

    More pics... Powder coated the wing brackets.
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    Another CX5 build started

    Here are a few more pics. More available on my build log.
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    Another CX5 build started

    I have a build log for my Thatcher CX5 posted at Jason Stahl - Experimental Aircraft Builder's Log I'm starting with the spar as the fuselage is built around the center section of it. I'll post notable achievements here from time to time... Jason
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    CX5 plans arrived yesterday......A little overwhelming........Need all encouragement.

    Re: CX5 plans arrived yesterday......A little overwhelming........Need all encouragem I have a build log for my CX5 if anyone wants to follow... Jason Stahl - Experimental Aircraft Builder's Log Jason
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    CX5 plans arrived yesterday......A little overwhelming........Need all encouragement.

    Re: CX5 plans arrived yesterday......A little overwhelming........Need all encouragem My order of aluminum from Aircraft Spruce will be in on Tuesday. I start the spar build then. I think I will try Kitlog Pro to document and publish the build process. I'll be using a waterjet machine to cut...
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    CX5 plans arrived yesterday......A little overwhelming........Need all encouragement.

    Re: CX5 plans arrived yesterday......A little overwhelming........Need all encouragem It's Yahoo, many of us hate the group servers, it loses photos and is hard to navigate. I wish they would go to a commercial forum style such as this or what Sonerai.net used. You registered right? Did you...
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    CX5 plans arrived yesterday......A little overwhelming........Need all encouragement.

    Re: CX5 plans arrived yesterday......A little overwhelming........Need all encouragem Well I sold my Sonerai project and now the wife has allowed me to start the CX5 build, and wouldn't you know it, work sends me on a 3 week trip to OKC. I brought the materials list with me and I will order the...
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    CX5 plans arrived yesterday......A little overwhelming........Need all encouragement.

    Re: CX5 plans arrived yesterday......A little overwhelming........Need all encouragem We have each others plan sets... I'll explain! I was at Sun N Fun and spent hours talking with Glen Bradley and David Thatcher about the plane and construction. The CX4 they had on display was beautiful. On my...
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