Thatcher CX5, Thatcher two place CX 5 plans built experimental amateurbuilt aircraft

[@gordangraham]

Just bought the plans and I spoke with Dave and he is a great guy

[@felixtorres1895]

OK !For the first time we’re not abusing the word affordable, good looking airplane, thumbs up.

[@MrPagnu]

We are waiting for the CX7 !

[@PaulAnthonyDuttonUk]

That is a slick looking beast... I like it a lot.

[@SmittySmithsonite]

Very nice! Actually affordable!! 👍👍

[@brent1041]

I’ve helped a friend a little with his CX-5 build. The building process is definitely fun and simple. However the plans definitely aren’t as detailed as the sonex or zenith plans. One reason I am working on a zenith for the more user friendly plans.

[@mishawakapost2681]

Fist bumps 👊👊👊👊👊, high fives/pats on the back ✋✋✋✋✋, extra thumbs up 👍👍👍👍👍

[@ToyManFlyer1100]

And....Slap Happys 😊 😤 👌 😍!!!

[@fargknob]

Awesome job......thanks for sharing

[@jamesonpace726]

OLD FELLOWS UNITE: build, fly & LOVE "easy build", inexpensive, high quality, VW-based 3000cc! (Hurry, no-one lasts forever....)

[@orbitalair2103]

Thats kind of a concern I have, Mr. Thatcher aint a spring chicken. Hope hes teaching some younger guys? I was looking at a Vans kit, but oh boy is that and a rotax expensive. Heck, he says we can build this for the cost of the rotax 912is.

[@orbitalair2103]

well a little more, but you get the idea.

[@orbitalair2103]

Nice. Seems very economical. Any issues getting one inspected? How does one make the canopy? Anyone in AL USA building one? Idea on when side-by-side seating might be ready?

[@NWTejas]

No issues with inspection. Many CX-4 are already in the air with no issues. The canopy is a vacuum mold process that can be done DIY or purchased through a supplier, as many homebuilts are. The designer and the gentleman in the video are in Pensacola. Where in AL are you? The CX-7 is very near finished and should be done testing this year, last I heard an update.

[@orbitalair2103]

@@NWTejas ; North Ala, Huntsville area. I didn't see anyone in the lists. Looks like the man that was making subassembly kits is no longer doing so.

[@felixtorres1895]

Very interested in the seven I would love more information.

[@ultralightnews]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHyceaqZrMmpqKs The Ultralight Flyer

[@rconger24]

What does the Thatcher cost to build? See 7:38 .

[@brent1041]

25K-30K depending on avionics

[@orbitalair2103]

@@brent1041 ; I presume we could put a glass system in? Ima newbie, and have no preferences, but seems like older analogs would be more expensive? Any comments from experienced folks would be appreciated?

[@harrobwil1]

Nothing said about the panel hanging down below that looks like and airbrake.

[@azdad5949]

I think it's an airbrake for easier landing (?)

[@orbitalair2103]

Its in another video, search for the CX5 like he said. The CX5 has a glide ratio of 13:1, speedbrake increases the descent rate, yes.

[@devonlove9095]

When will the CX7 be ready?

[@ultralightnews]

He indicated later this year. The Ultralight Flyer

[@Kevin_747]

I know he means well but theses Dan Johnson interviews are painful to watch. He never lets anybody finish speaking.

[@orbitalair2103]

Anyone with a set of plans? What are your thoughts?

[@sportytone1]

The plane's nice, but I'm looking at the GMC Gad-About behind it. Only made the GMC MH for 5 years & the Gad-About was the rarest of the rare.

[@wackaircaftmechanic2312]

The nose gear is what ruined it

[@ToyManFlyer1100]

*Well, If you searched in later vids....You can build a nose gear or taildragger....Your choice.....Plus...I think its a forum that shows you how....**www.homebuiltairplanes.com/forums/threads/is-the-thatcher-cx-5-still-being-supported.27414/*

[@vikingbladeworksllc7747]

But. Tri-gear. 😥