CAP-10

[Terry Carraway]

Just got word, container was picked up today. Supposed to be on a ship on the 12th. Arrive West Coast 18th. 13 -16 days to 0W3.

So should arrive early Feb.

[Scott Dyer HPN/NY]

That, my friend, is a first world problem.

[Terry Carraway]

Thanks Terry! At least it's coming via the Horn of Africa!

Maybe.

Best case would be a week from HI to Long Beach and week on a truck cross country. I expect at least 4 - 6 weeks, once it is shipped.

But likely it will show up in about 8-weeks, so I will be dealing with acceptance flights and learning the new avionics in the Mooney, and getting the CAP-10 assembled, test flown and me checked out.

[Scott Dyer HPN/NY]

Thanks Terry! At least it's coming via the Horn of Africa!

[Terry Carraway]

It was supposed to be loaded into the container last weekend. And shipped this week.

They are supposed to take picture of the loading process (so we can reverse when it arrives) and a photo just before the doors are closed to be able to compare it see if anything moved.

Supposedly, once it ships they will have an ETA.

[Scott Dyer HPN/NY]

Is it here yet Terry? Have ya got it?

[Scott Dyer HPN/NY]

That's excellent...I didn't know how the CAPs are constructed. Muy bueno.

[Terry Carraway]

I am not sure. A while.

But the good thing is, it is a wood airplane, so corrosion is not an issue.

[Scott Dyer HPN/NY]

How long was the a/c in Hawaii, Terry?

[Terry Carraway]

The wings will be painted like the ones on the wall before reassembly.

The wings on the wall are the original all wood wings. They are subject to a repetitive inspection AD.

The ones coming with it are the newer C wings with carbon fiber spar. No AD, but life limited. But 5600 hours should be plenty. Guy I am purchasing from misunderstood the limits for painting. The factory requires the skin over the spar +/-50mm to remain white.

C wing is stiffer and has larger ailerons. Faster and crisper rolls and stopping rolls. Dual spades on then for light stick forces.

[Terry Carraway]

Wings are off for shipping

[Terry Carraway]

AEIO-360, 180 HP. Full inverted fuel and oil. Fixed pitch Hoffman composite prop.

Some good PIREPs out there. Here are a couple.

http://www.airbum.com/pireps/PirepCAP10.html

https://aeroresourcesinc.com/uploads/198307-1983%20Avions%20Mudry%20CAP%2010B.pdf

Also, a number of videos on You Tube.

[Tom Charlton]

Hi Terry,
What engine is used in the CAP-10? I’ve never flown one. Got’a be a heap of fun and a great way to play in the three dimensional world we love. Hmm . . . not much for negative Gs anymore <grin>

[John Tucci]

Congratulations Terry!

[Terry Carraway]

Finally some serious progress. Plane is being disassembled for shipment. WOO HOO.