Neil Armstrong, Glider Pilot, Dies at 82
On Saturday, August 25, 2012 3:31:27 PM UTC-6, Duster wrote:
Some glider pilots have mentioned flying with him at one time or another. Any anecdotes anyone can share?
He was one of several partners in a Std. Libelle, sn 80. My understanding is that he did not fly it very much. There are only about 75 hours total on it. It was in storage for many years. It is named Eagle II and I believe there was a picture in Soaring showing Mr. Armstrong and the glider.
Presently it is here in Moriarty where I am, too slowly, getting it back to airworthy condition for it current owner. There is no damage history and everything in it is original, it is a time capsule.
Robert Mudd
Compisite Aircraft Repair LLC
Moriarty, NM
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