A Rare Thorp!

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The D-1 Derringer light twin design was originally designed in 1958 by John Thorp as the Thorp T-17 a twin-engined development of his Thorp T-11 Sky Scooter. The design was taken over by George Wing of the Hi-Shear Corporation. The Derringer is a low-wing cantilever monoplane with a retractable tricycle landing gear. It had room for two in an enclosed cockpit with an unusual up and backward opening canopy. It was powered by two 115hp Continental O-200 engines, one mounted on the leading edge of each wing. The prototype aircraft (registered N3621G) first flew on 1 May 1962 at Torrance. A second prototype flew in November 1964 but crashed a few weeks later. A static test aircraft and two more aircraft were built for testing which resulted in the award of a type certificate in December 1966. The aircraft did not go into production due to internal problems within the Hi-Shear Corporation.
In 1978 George Wing left Hi-Shear and started the Wing Aircraft Company. The company built one-pre-production aircraft followed by six production aircraft. The company went into bankruptcy in July 1982 and only one further aircraft was built before seven unfinished airframes were sold.
 
Well I like it........Looks like fun to fly,and fast too.....:applause:
 
N2056 said:
From Wiki...


The D-1 Derringer light twin design was originally designed in 1958 by John Thorp as the Thorp T-17 a twin-engined development of his Thorp T-11 Sky Scooter. The design was taken over by George Wing of the Hi-Shear Corporation. The Derringer is a low-wing cantilever monoplane with a retractable tricycle landing gear. It had room for two in an enclosed cockpit with an unusual up and backward opening canopy. It was powered by two 115hp Continental O-200 engines, one mounted on the leading edge of each wing. The prototype aircraft (registered N3621G) first flew on 1 May 1962 at Torrance. A second prototype flew in November 1964 but crashed a few weeks later. A static test aircraft and two more aircraft were built for testing which resulted in the award of a type certificate in December 1966. The aircraft did not go into production due to internal problems within the Hi-Shear Corporation.
In 1978 George Wing left Hi-Shear and started the Wing Aircraft Company. The company built one-pre-production aircraft followed by six production aircraft. The company went into bankruptcy in July 1982 and only one further aircraft was built before seven unfinished airframes were sold.
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Pretty interesting story Robert.


That plane has some beautiful lines on her. Really sharp looking.



Bill
 
Yes it does have beautiful lines, but just wait till you guys see the impressive everything that Robert has in his new toy. I can't post a pic yet, but I have some pics of his Thorp running the canyons at Grand Canyon Natl Park. What a beauty Robert. Take your time this one is real winner.
Ted
 
Super great lines! That is one thing they had down pat in those times.

Is this going to be your next project? :icon_lol:
 
This was about the last airplane that author Ernest K. Gann owned. Flew it out of our FSX default Friday Harbor. "Fate is the Hunter" is my all time favorite book about flying. He was my hero.

cheers,
steve :wavey:
 
Wow! Seems to be some interest...:icon_lol:
It may be one I do in the future. The amount of reference material for it seems to be very limited. I have some external pics, and one of the cockpit. Maybe after I take care of some conversions that are already waiting in line :d
 
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