Done

[flybikefarm]

Finally got my Tcraft done. Flew it today for the first time. Left wing a little heavy. Took it to another airport as I am going to tear my strip up tomorrow. I haven't flown a taylorcraft much, but hear people say they float. Landed in 200 feet or so, 11 mph wind down the runway plus I installed vortex generators. Oil ran 190 degrees, 85 out side temp.

[M Towsley]

Re: Done

Congratulations!

I was planning on visiting sometime. Why are you tearing up your strip?

I cannot get my oil temp past 170 most of the time.

[flybikefarm]

Re: Done

I keep the Skyhawk at vys. I have degenerative disc disease in my back so it's not comfortable flying old airplanes. The a65 only has an hour on it, so that is why it ran 190.

[M Towsley]

Re: Done

I've been through Peru before with my '43 L-2B and my first '46 BC-12D. So I take it the Taylorcraft will be at Peru, too?

My mother-in-law tore up their beautiful strip a few years ago. I could have killed her. They also had a big pole barn/hangar.

I understand the disc problem, I had three removed in my neck two years ago, replaced with cadaver bone and a really cool looking titanium piece and what look to me like wood screws from the hardware store.

[flybikefarm]

Re: Done

The taylorcraft is at Hartenbower, 7 miles strait south of Peru. It's a sod strip. Mine is L4 L5.

[M Towsley]

Re: Done

I have been to Hartenbower several times for the fly-in breakfasts. Hope to see you sometime.

I remember leaving Peru after fueling coming from Poplar Grove. Poplar Grove had a Liaison Plane Fly-In back in 2007. I flew directly over Hartenbower after leaving Peru when going home.

[mike lutz]

Re: Done

CONGRATS on getting the T-craft finished and flying. Bring picts to OSH if you can. Sorry to hear about the closing of your strip. End of a era. I know what you are going thru with the back trouble , I someday might have to make that same decision. Hope to see you at OSH.

[1938BF50]

Re: Done

Congrats George!