Thatcher CX4

The Thatcher CX4 is an American-designed aircraft for amateur construction designed by David Thatcher of Pensacola Florida.

* Thatcher CX4 under construction * shower stalls and corn chopping beyond * Thatcher CX4 instrument panel 1
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Gene Morton has been building a Thatcher CX4 for a few months now and recently had it inspected by an EAA Technical Counselor. The wings got high praise from EAA TC Leonard Milholland.3
THATCHER CX4 parts and components has also stepped in as a sponsor, donating a complete set of ribs, bulkheads and other parts he manufactures.4

The Thatcher CX4 and Zenith 701 are a couple other great designs to build from scratch. You can start by buying and studying the plans.5
The Thatcher CX4 is a single seat, metal aircraft with a tail wheel landing gear.6
Building a Thatcher CX4 and need a carb for that engine. I used my...7
Empty Weight Lb
520
Stall Speed Mph
40
Designer
David Thatcher
Eng 1 Type
Horizontally opposed piston
Never Exceed Speed Mph
155
Ceiling Ft
10000
Cruise Speed Mph
125
Gross Weight Lb
850
Capacity
1
Crew
1
Climb Rate Ftmin
825
Prop Blade Number
1
Height In
8
First Flight
2004
Eng 1 Name
Volkswagen air cooled engine
Height Ft
4
Span Ft
24
Wing Area Sqft
48
Length Ft
18
Prime Units
kts
Eng 1 Number
1
Length In
3
Category
Homebuilt aircraft
Low wing aircraft
Propeller aircraft
Single-engine aircraft
United States sport aircraft 2000-2009
Vehicles with boxer engines

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