The FAA has deemed the B-29 known as Doc airworthy, handing over the airworthiness certificate for the historic airplane, the first flight of which is “imminent,” according to restoration group Doc’s Friends in Wichita, Kansas.
FAA Issues B-29 Doc’s Airworthiness Certificate
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA has granted an airworthiness certificate to the historic B-29 bomber "Doc," making its first flight "imminent" after 16 years of restoration.
- This certification is a major milestone, bringing the aircraft closer to flying again after nearly 60 years since its last flight.
- The restoration group, Doc's Friends, will now seek approval to use McConnell Air Force Base for high-speed taxi and test flight operations, intending for "Doc" to serve as a flying memorial and museum.
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