After several months of effort by the 447 Group crew,
the replacement Drifter 447 was finally ready to return to Hudgins Airpark. The
fuselage was loaded on the trailer first. |
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... Another view |
Alan Hall ties the fuselage to the trailer as ... |
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... Don Mitchell and Steve Phimister carry the wings
from the shop. |
With the wings tied down, she's ready for the 33 mile
trip. |
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And, after a couple hours of assembly plus
the careful inspection of a few others, the new 447 Drifter is ready for it's test flight. |