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TEAM51 Profiles |
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Ed Whitson Team 51 Mechanic |
Ed has 25 years experience as an A&P mechanic. He has done most of the work preparing the Allison fit-up engine for a show piece as well as actual fit-up to the aircraft . He disassembled the engine, prepared the various components for powder coating and plating, then reassembled the engine as you see it on the front page. He is most welcome to the team and has done a wonderful job for the preparation of the display motor. He has gained some valuable insight as to the challenges we will be facing when building the racing engines. |
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Del Hood Team51 Engineering Department |
Del comes to Team51 with an extensive background in engineering and one that any aviation history buff would envy. His background consists of aircraft design beginning in 1940 on the Curtis Wright XP-46, and the armor plate installation in the P-40 cockpit. His experience also includes aircraft such as the Northrup Flying Wing, Boeing B-52, Lockheed Constellation, and lastly Bill Lear's Lear Fan. Also while at TRW, he represented the U.S.A.F. responsible for the engineering integrity of the Atlas and Titan Re-entry Vehicle Ground Support equipment. His knowledge and background make him a valuable asset to the Team and very welcome as one of our newer members. |
