Monday, September 10, 2012

Boeing retiree dreams of flying his 'bathtub' plane

Ed Kusmirek has built something special. Starting in his family room, then continuing in a garage near his house in Renton, he's fashioned what looks like an elaborate go-cart with wings.

It's a precise replica of a vintage airplane, a 1924 super-light "Dormoy Bathtub." Almost six decades ago, Boeing retiree Kusmirek, 84, hatched the dream of recreating this particular piece of aviation history — and flying it.

Now with his airplane built, Kusmirek needs only approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and a quick refresher of his flying skills to take it up.

Read more here:  http://seattletimes.com

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