The Antique Airplane Association, Inc. was first formed in
August of 1953 by a few persons with a deep interest in old
airplanes. At that time no other association existed that had a
specific interest in antique and classic airplanes.
The disassembly, cleaning and inspection of an engine combined
with the repair and replacement of all parts that do not meet the
manufacturer's specifications. After all inspections and repairs
have been made, the engine is reassembled and tested according to
the manufacturers instructions. A major overhaul restores the
engine to like-new condition.
"Even at this critical stage, the team is approaching
its work and the impending flight schedule with the same careful
diligence and thoughtful planning as it has from the onset of the
program. As exciting as we all are about the special milestone we
know is just ahead of us, we have to take the same measured
approach as always to ensure both aircraft and pilot safety and
ensure that we accomplish our program goals at every juncture,
including taxi testing and first flight."
Source: Mike VanStaagen, Vice President of the
Advanced Design Group at Cirrus. The planemaker told ANN late
Thursday the highly-anticipated "The-Jet" is ready for taxi
tests.
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