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Old August 19th 20, 05:38 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Was told by a regulator that there is a repair facility being put in place by Blanik to get the spar AD compliance somewhere in Indiana.

Before anybody gets excited, there's apparently a fairly diverse number of materials that went into building this communist bloc (not that there's anything wrong with commies) trainer and with that a tear down may well reveal an airframe that is kaput.

It still speaks well of Blanik for taking the time and trouble to even do this. I was/am still surprised.

No figures were mentioned I have no idea what the costs will be. Still, go look for 2 place trainers and it's pretty clear that under 100K there's not a whole heck of a lot to choose from.
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Old August 19th 20, 06:00 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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On Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 12:38:26 PM UTC-4, wrote:
Was told by a regulator that there is a repair facility being put in place by Blanik to get the spar AD compliance somewhere in Indiana.

Before anybody gets excited, there's apparently a fairly diverse number of materials that went into building this communist bloc (not that there's anything wrong with commies) trainer and with that a tear down may well reveal an airframe that is kaput.

It still speaks well of Blanik for taking the time and trouble to even do this. I was/am still surprised.

No figures were mentioned I have no idea what the costs will be. Still, go look for 2 place trainers and it's pretty clear that under 100K there's not a whole heck of a lot to choose from.


Two videos on the L-13 Wind mods:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFfVM_-NKNI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xh5XIevXHcM

Airframe Components is located in Kendallville, IN.
Website: www.airframeicomponents.com
Phone: 260-347-0807
Email:
(from the video description in the videos).

If you look at Blanik America's website, there are a couple of European L-13's which have gone through the program and are for sale, used. He also has a link with pictures of the modification at the factory.

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Old August 20th 20, 05:18 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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On Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 12:38:26 PM UTC-4, wrote:
Was told by a regulator that there is a repair facility being put in place by Blanik to get the spar AD compliance somewhere in Indiana.

Before anybody gets excited, there's apparently a fairly diverse number of materials that went into building this communist bloc (not that there's anything wrong with commies) trainer and with that a tear down may well reveal an airframe that is kaput.

It still speaks well of Blanik for taking the time and trouble to even do this. I was/am still surprised.

No figures were mentioned I have no idea what the costs will be. Still, go look for 2 place trainers and it's pretty clear that under 100K there's not a whole heck of a lot to choose from.


Last summer, I had the fortune to be invited to fly one of the first reconditioned L13 - in Iceland, of all places! I would have to check my log-book to see when I flew a L13 the last time but it was some time in the 1975 time frame! It was for sure a trip down memory lane for me and the 'Blechnik' performed and handled just the way I remembered - I just seem to remember the cockpit being much roomier back then! ;-)

Uli
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Old August 20th 20, 04:39 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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On Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 12:18:41 AM UTC-4, AS wrote:
On Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 12:38:26 PM UTC-4, wrote:
Was told by a regulator that there is a repair facility being put in place by Blanik to get the spar AD compliance somewhere in Indiana.

Before anybody gets excited, there's apparently a fairly diverse number of materials that went into building this communist bloc (not that there's anything wrong with commies) trainer and with that a tear down may well reveal an airframe that is kaput.

It still speaks well of Blanik for taking the time and trouble to even do this. I was/am still surprised.

No figures were mentioned I have no idea what the costs will be. Still, go look for 2 place trainers and it's pretty clear that under 100K there's not a whole heck of a lot to choose from.


Last summer, I had the fortune to be invited to fly one of the first reconditioned L13 - in Iceland, of all places! I would have to check my log-book to see when I flew a L13 the last time but it was some time in the 1975 time frame! It was for sure a trip down memory lane for me and the 'Blechnik' performed and handled just the way I remembered - I just seem to remember the cockpit being much roomier back then! ;-)

Uli
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