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ken bash
July 31st 16, 05:34 PM
I've recently acquired two antique Schweitzer sailplanes.

The TG-2 is about 95% complete.

The TG-3 frame is in great shape but I will need to build most of the wooden parts. I have partial blueprints, but need to find a complete set or make new ones from measurements of existing components.

I have the original TG-3 trailer and would like to do a complete historic restoration. Any help/suggestions would be appreciated.


I would like to chat with anyone who has restored or owns either of these aircraft.

I look forward to chatting with you!

Ken Bash
Springfield Mo.

Frank Whiteley
July 31st 16, 05:51 PM
On Sunday, July 31, 2016 at 10:34:12 AM UTC-6, ken bash wrote:
> I've recently acquired two antique Schweitzer sailplanes.
>
> The TG-2 is about 95% complete.
>
> The TG-3 frame is in great shape but I will need to build most of the wooden parts. I have partial blueprints, but need to find a complete set or make new ones from measurements of existing components.
>
> I have the original TG-3 trailer and would like to do a complete historic restoration. Any help/suggestions would be appreciated.
>
>
> I would like to chat with anyone who has restored or owns either of these aircraft.
>
> I look forward to chatting with you!
>
> Ken Bash
> Springfield Mo.

http://www.vintagesailplane.org/

Ken,

You also want to join their Facebook group and ask the question there. There's a link from their website.

Good luck,

Frank Whiteley

Dan Marotta
July 31st 16, 06:40 PM
Perhaps contact Schweizer directly. One of the brothers or nephews (I
don't recall which) was very helpful to George Applebay a few years back
on a 2-33.

On 7/31/2016 10:34 AM, ken bash wrote:
> I've recently acquired two antique Schweitzer sailplanes.
>
> The TG-2 is about 95% complete.
>
> The TG-3 frame is in great shape but I will need to build most of the wooden parts. I have partial blueprints, but need to find a complete set or make new ones from measurements of existing components.
>
> I have the original TG-3 trailer and would like to do a complete historic restoration. Any help/suggestions would be appreciated.
>
>
> I would like to chat with anyone who has restored or owns either of these aircraft.
>
> I look forward to chatting with you!
>
> Ken Bash
> Springfield Mo.

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Dan, 5J

August 5th 16, 05:19 AM
On Sunday, July 31, 2016 at 11:34:12 AM UTC-5, ken bash wrote:
> I've recently acquired two antique Schweitzer sailplanes.
>
> The TG-2 is about 95% complete.
>
> The TG-3 frame is in great shape but I will need to build most of the wooden parts. I have partial blueprints, but need to find a complete set or make new ones from measurements of existing components.
>
> I have the original TG-3 trailer and would like to do a complete historic restoration. Any help/suggestions would be appreciated.
>
>
> I would like to chat with anyone who has restored or owns either of these aircraft.
>
> I look forward to chatting with you!
>
> Ken Bash
> Springfield Mo.

Check with the drawing archivist of the Vintage Sailplane Association. There are drawings for the TG-3 in the archive. Look here to contact info: http://www.vintagesailplane.org/

Neal

August 9th 16, 02:49 AM
Hi Ken

Can you provide a number or email I can contact you? I have some TG-3 info.

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