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Wind Machine

Wind Machine

 

FG-1D Corsair Project
N92GY   S/N 97304  
BU#92303
Price Reduced to $625,000

Courtesy Aircraft is proud to offer this unique Warbird restoration project. There remain very few unrestored Corsair aircraft in the world and less than 35 flying examples.

HISTORY
Bu # 92303 was purchased surplus in 1958 for a reported $3000 and ferried to St. Louis Mo, for use a “wind machine” by Cupples Products. It was used to test glass wall panels for high rise buildings.  In 1994 the aircraft was sold and has passed through several private owners and is now offered for sale.

FUSELAGE
The aft fuselage was removed during use and was scrapped. The owner has obtained  another rear section to be used during restoration.

CENTER SECTION
The center section is complete and will require installation of new wing attach points which are included.

WINGS
The original wings were scrapped and a set of repairable wings are included.

LANDING GEAR
The landing gear and gear doors are included.

CONTROLS
Flaps and control surfaces included will need to be overhauled.

INSTRUMENTS
Some instruments are included. Missing items are standard AN types and are easily obtainable.

ENGINE
The stock -8 engine has been removed from the aircraft and is included. Cowling, engine mount and ducting are included.

PROPELLER
The original 3 blade Hamilton Standard 33D50 prop is included.  

Click here to see Corsair Aircraft Profile
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