SUMMARY
This AT-11 is entering its 17th year of restoration and is nearing the finish line. The Lobo Wing aims to get the AT-11 back in the air before the end of 2021. The heavy restoration of the engines, wings, etc. are complete. The Wing members now find themselves faced with a lengthy punch list of small parts and items needed to finish this restoration project.

HISTORY
This aircraft was used to train and prepare young soldiers for combat. She was delivered fresh from the Beechcraft factory to what is now called Kirtland Air Force Base, and was used in bombardier training. She was one of 50 AT-11s that would eventually serve in the Albuquerque area. This particular aircraft was number 15 off of the assembly line. Once airworthy, she will be the oldest flying AT-11 in the world.

PROGRESS
Donations from last year's 12 Planes of Christmas allowed Wing members to acquire and install a new ADS-B Transponder to fill out the basic but cost-effective avionics stack. This year volunteers rebuilt the landing gear, finished the disc brake conversion and brake system rebuild. The historic restoration of the cockpit is also nearly finished with newly built floor boards. Thanks to very generous donor, the first engine installation is near completion and work on the second engine has begun.

TASKS AHEAD
When a single AN Fitting can cost $200 - the bill for small aircraft parts can add up in a hurry. This year Lobo Wing members are hoping to raise $3,500 to help cover the cost of small parts needed that keep cropping up as they near the project's completion.

VISION
This aircraft has been a tremendous project for such a long time, the group will finally be able to come up with some new programs to build around the aircraft. Within the past year the Wing has attracted some new younger members who have used their skills to assist with this project. CAF Col. Mitch Wainwrights constructed a complicated gun turret dome buck and CAF Col. Dustin Tilbury applied the gorgeous final coat of Randolph color to the now perfect flight controls. These young talented  contributors will help see this project through to the end.