New L2M Owner

[Billy]

Hello Everyone,

Just wanted to introduce myself as a new L2M owner. I purchased N46453 from a gentleman in the Jackson, Ms area. Still getting my feet wet with the new Taylorcraft. Currently flying Stearmans, Birddogs and now starting to enjoy the L2. Hoping to meet up with other nearby L2 owners.

Billy Gothreaux
Deridder, La.

[mohawktipi]

Re: New L2M Owner

Welcome aboard the L-2 train. I've had my L-2B for about three years. Really have enjoyed it. Gets lots of attention everywhere I go. Not many around and not often seen. Don't know what engine you have, but you may want to look into Terry Bowde's STC to upgrade. I put a C-85 on mine and it makes a world of differnece. Currently upgrading the C-85 to the O200 STC to get MORE HORSEPOWER. Can't wait to try it out.

[Robert Lees]

Re: New L2M Owner

Hello Billy, and welcome to the Forum. There is a wealth of information here. Soon your post will be noticed by the L2 aficionados like Tom above, so feel free to ask away with questions, suggestions and anything else that springs to mind.

Terry Bowden is one of our resident L2 experts; he posts here as Barnstmr.

Rob

[M Towsley]

Re: New L2M Owner

Congrats Billy from a former L-2B owner, (I miss the sticks and glass). Have fun!!!

[Billy]

Re: New L2M Owner

Guys,

Thanks for the welcome. I have already gained some useful information from a couple of members and the forum. Flew the L2 yesterday from the front and back seat (with another pilot) to be comfortable to put someone in the front seat. Surely not a speed demon, but much faster than a cub.

Billy

[Forrest Barber]

Re: New L2M Owner

N46453 DCO-65 was owned by Mr. Starr up here in Ohio. ser#6317 She was next to last one built ( ser#6318) of the L2M's

[barnstmr]

Re: New L2M Owner

Hi Billy,
The guys comments are way too kind. Not an expert here, but I enjoy these old airplanes and the challenge of keeping them flying and safe. There are some really creative and knowledgeable folks here on the forum. And there's an awful lot of kindness here too. Pretty much anything you could run in to has been faced before by some of these guys. So stick around and come back for more. We would love to hear more about your airplane and see some photos.

[Billy]

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Thanks Terry,

I took the L2 to a local flyin and it did gather some attention. I did notice that the older gentlemen were showing most of the attention for the aircraft.

On another note, even though I am not a novice pilot, I can sure tell you that the landing gear is very stout. I plan on experimenting with the spoilers a little more.

I will post a picture.....if I can only remember where I put my camera.

Billy

[maximumvmo]

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Hi there, and congrats. I own an L2M based in Ardmore, Oklahoma. I have a local contact that has an inventory of parts. I'll dig up the information if you'd like it. C. Koenig

[Ragwing nut]

Re: New L2M Owner

Hi there, and congrats. I own an L2M based in Ardmore, Oklahoma. I have a local contact that has an inventory of parts. I'll dig up the information if you'd like it. C. Koenig

Would that be me?

[Billy]

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I sure would like all of the parts inventory info that you can did up. Never know what or when you may need something. You can post here, or send to my email. [email protected]

Billy

[maximumvmo]

Re: New L2M Owner

Would that be me?

Ha, is it? Did we talk at PVJ?

[M Towsley]

Re: New L2M Owner

Mike it the L-2 parts guy. He even takes care of us ex-L-2 guys who are flying yokes again.

[Ragwing nut]

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Ha, is it? Did we talk at PVJ?

don;t think so, did not know anyone else in ok had a pile of parts besides me