About three weeks after its short first flight, Doc is getting ready to take to the skies again. Following the flight, the B-29 Superfortress, which has been restored by volunteers in Wichita, Kansas, for many years, has undergone a very thorough post-flight inspection. Only a few minor issues were found, none of which will prevent further flight testing.
Doc’s Friends to Resume Flight Testing of B-29
Key Takeaways:
- The restored B-29 Superfortress, Doc, is preparing for further flight testing after a thorough post-flight inspection following its short initial flight.
- The first flight was cut short due to an "overly sensitive" engine chip detector, a normal occurrence during the 50-hour break-in period for new radial engines.
- Only minor issues were found, with all other systems and control surfaces deemed "rock solid," and Doc is expected to fly again before the end of the month.
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