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    Hey guys...just introducing myself. I just purchased a 1943 L-2M. It's currently flying but I have my eyes on several projects. I'm sure I'll be asking some questions... Thanks in advance.

    v/r
    Matt Jolley
    Warbird Radio, tells the stories of Airmen past, and present in our award winning podcasts. Tune in, and hear incredible stories about the airplanes, and the men and women who flew, built and maintained them.

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    Re: Just Purchased Flying L-2M

    Matt,
    Welcome to the tribe. This is quite possibly the most friendly aviation group on the internet and we look forward to your questions, photos, experiences etc.
    Where do you keep your L-2? You may have some new and useful friends nearby who can answer questions.
    Last edited by Mark Julicher; 08-18-2010, 04:15.
    Best Regards,
    Mark Julicher

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    • #3
      Re: Just Purchased Flying L-2M

      Mark,

      I live in the DC area. I'm planning to keep it temporarily in KSFQ...until I can find somewhere closer.

      Matt

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      • #4
        Re: Just Purchased Flying L-2M

        Originally posted by MJolley View Post
        Mark,

        I live in the DC area. I'm planning to keep it temporarily in KSFQ...until I can find somewhere closer.

        Matt
        Hi Matt - I'm in Falls Church - Mike
        Mike Horowitz
        Falls Church, Va
        BC-12D, N5188M
        TF - 14954

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        • #5
          Re: Just Purchased Flying L-2M

          Greetings from Alliance, Oh .... welcome to the tribal knowledge headquarters. my direct e-mail is [email protected] got a lot of tandem stuff and knowledge send me ser# & N number
          Taylorcraft Foundation, Inc
          Forrest A Barber 330-495-5447
          TF#1
          www.BarberAircraft.com
          [email protected]

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          • #6
            Re: Just Purchased Flying L-2M

            Thanks guys. Will do Forrest. Looks like we might be keeping her a little closer to home. Hopefully...something will open up down here. I'll send over everything via email. Thanks.

            Matt Jolley
            Warbird Radio, tells the stories of Airmen past, and present in our award winning podcasts. Tune in, and hear incredible stories about the airplanes, and the men and women who flew, built and maintained them.

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            • #7
              Re: Just Purchased Flying L-2M

              Matt - Howdy from Texas.
              You might find a lot of useful information at my web-page below. We have the STC to upgrade L-2M with 85, 90, or 100 horsepower. Also have some other modification data you might need sometime. Look us up and keep us in mind. We look forward to seeing photos of your airplane. What is your serial #? There is another L-2 driver in your area, a customer of ours... has the 100 hp Continental O-200A conversion. Email me sometime.
              Terry Bowden, formerly TF # 351
              CERTIFIED AERONAUTICAL PRODUCTS, LLC
              Consultant D.E.R. Powerplant inst'l & Engines
              Vintage D.E.R. Structures, Electrical, & Mechanical Systems
              BC12D, s/n 7898, N95598
              weblog: Barnstmr's Random Aeronautics
              [email protected]

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              • #8
                Re: Just Purchased Flying L-2M

                Matt is having me on his program this morning , 9-29-2010 www.warbirdradio.com sounds like fun on a misty morning in Ohio....
                Taylorcraft Foundation, Inc
                Forrest A Barber 330-495-5447
                TF#1
                www.BarberAircraft.com
                [email protected]

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                • #9
                  Re: Just Purchased Flying L-2M

                  Forrest and Matt,

                  I enjoyed the podcast. Thanks, Forrest, for mentioning Dad and I on the show. Christmas is coming. I'll be out to Alliance soon.

                  Erik

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                  • #10
                    Re: Just Purchased Flying L-2M

                    It's been a while since I've posted anything. This winter (in between flights) I was able to accomplish several projects on the L-2. The glass has officially been "cleaned" and looks terrific. All of the interior panels have been refinished and stenciled. Yesterday my new bungee tool arrived. A friend back in Georgia who owns an original had the local machine shop copy the tool. I'm hoping next week she'll have new shock cords installed and I'll still have all my fingers.

                    Matt

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                    • #11
                      Re: Just Purchased Flying L-2M

                      Hi Matt, Do you have a contact for your friend who made the L2 bungee tool? I would like to obtain one for myself.
                      Thanks, Mack Dobkins

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                      • #12
                        Re: Just Purchased Flying L-2M

                        Mack,

                        Shoot me an email...and I'll be happy to put you in touch with my friend.

                        [email protected]

                        Matt

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                        • #13
                          Re: Just Purchased Flying L-2M

                          My apologies to several of you if you wrote to me about the bungee tool contact...and I did not respond. I just discovered several emails and I'm responding back as soon as I find them. My spam filter seems to think everything is spam. There's a shop down the road from the airport that is evaluating my tool. I think he can copy it fairly easily. I'll keep you posted...when he tells me a price.

                          Sorry again if I missed your emails. ~Matt

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                          • #14
                            Re: Just Purchased Flying L-2M

                            Thanks Matt, I can resend my email request if that helps.
                            Mack Dobkins

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