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  1. imported_walawdog

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    #1 imported_walawdog, Oct 11, 2007
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    I have an all wood experimental project for sale, is anyone here a home builder? The plane is in Washington State. If anyone is interested in knowing more, please send me a message. The plane is called a Barracuda, and it was designed by a local Boeing engineer and it won best new design at Oshkosh way back in 1976. It's will be a very cool plane when it's finished.
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  2. Bob Parks

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    #2 Bob Parks, Oct 11, 2007
    That's probably one of the best performing homebuilts there is barring the newest composite types. I know Jeff, the designer, from working with him at Boeing. That airplane is a fine example of all wood construction, well engineered, and fast. An archaic design now as far as structure goes but still competent.
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  3. imported_walawdog

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    #3 imported_walawdog, Oct 12, 2007
    I heard that he sold his plane (the prototype as pictured) to someone else. I thought his son Richard was going to keep it. I guess they just lost all interest in it after 31 years.
     
  4. Bob Parks

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    #4 Bob Parks, Oct 12, 2007
    I have lost contact with Jeff. I know that his wife passed away but I didn't know that he had sold his plane. That was a beautiful piece of work from the design to the paint and the finish. Many people asked if it was molded plastic when they touched it.
    Things change with time, I guess. I know I have.
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  5. imported_walawdog

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    #5 imported_walawdog, Oct 14, 2007
    The first time I saw his plane, I couldn't believe it wasn't fiberglass. It was an awesome covering job. That's too bad about his wife.
     

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