Slingsby T-38 Grasshopper Project
IIn 2013 we received two T-38 Grasshopper from Andre Dillien. We decided to repair one of the two and partly fabric cover it so that people can undesrtand the basic principles of wood and fabric aviation construction and how the basic controls of an aircraft are working. As it can be placed on a tripod, visitors will be able to "fly" under the suppervision of some members.
August 2017 - wings and fuselage are mated for the first time. It allowed us to check the proper position of the right wing attachment after wing root repair work.
Lack of storage place at the workshop means the T-38 has to be stored where possible. For a time it was stored at Sabca Evere. It had to be moved afterwards to a private storage along with another glider.
Lack of storage place at the workshop means the T-38 has to be stored where possible. For a time it was stored at Sabca Evere. It had to be moved afterwards to a private storage along with another glider.
In 2018 the Slingsby T-38 was used for the first time for its intended purpose: to show people how is built a wood and canva glider and how the basic command of the glider operate. It had much success especialy with the kids.
Above and left, June 2016: The machine that we received was a jigsaw with missing and damaged parts. The first job was to sort and identify the components to assess the work to be done.
Lack of storage place at the workshop means the T-38 has to be stored where possible. For a time it was stored at Sabca Evere. It had to be moved afterwards to a private storage along with another glider.
