bought my first Tcraft today

[barnstmr]

Re: bought my first Tcraft today

DJ-
Great looking Taylorcraft! Seems like there's several Pietenpol guys who also gravitate to Taylorcrafts. It is hard to beat a Taylorcraft for a fun, safe time. I am in the same boat as you... 95% complete Pietenpol when along came this opportunity to buy a Taylorcraft. I am going to try and follow through with both, although hangar space is suddenly a big issue. This fall, I am preparing to change engines in the Tcraft. I have a low-time A75 (was planning for the Piet). But I have decided it's going on the T and the A65 engine I am pulling off the T will go on the Piet after I do some minor repairs and other maintenance on it. One of these days, we will have another Piet fly-in here at Tick Hill. Only next time, we will invite Taylorcrafts too.

[N74DV]

Re: bought my first Tcraft today

I'm torn between selling the Piet as-is or finishing it. I suspect flying the Tcraft will maybe motivate me to finish it.

[barnstmr]

Re: bought my first Tcraft today

Here's one thing you can't do in a Tcraft. This photo of Chuck G. is my inspriation to keep plugging on the Piet.

[N74DV]

Re: bought my first Tcraft today

Yes... I've got a copy of Chuck flying his Piet. Great photo!

Jason is set to start the ferry tomorrow AM. Looks like starting weather will be so-so but only for a few hours.... then the weather looks like it will be sunny and fair. Hope it stays that way.

[Forrest Barber]

Re: bought my first Tcraft today

I added to the posting about Chet's Book on another thread. Good idea about combining fly-ins WE are having Taylorcrafts, Aeroncas, Funks & Pietenpohls all invited to Alliance next year 6, 7 , 8 of July 2007.

[lawheelock]

Re: bought my first Tcraft today

I added to the posting about Chet's Book on another thread. Good idea about combining fly-ins WE are having Taylorcrafts, Aeroncas, Funks & Pietenpohls all invited to Alliance next year 6, 7 , 8 of July 2006.

Forrest,
I think you meant 2007?

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N96179 BC12D

[M Towsley]

Re: bought my first Tcraft today

DJ,

Any news on the ferry job? I know the weather up here the last few days has been sort of lousy. A beautful sunny, and 30 degrees, morning it is right now. Hope she gets home alright. Let us know.

[Forrest Barber]

Re: bought my first Tcraft today

thank you Larry , first the hair and then the Brain. corrected now!!

[N74DV]

Re: bought my first Tcraft today

N43122 arrived today! As I was cleaning my garage today I heard that distinctive A65 sound fly over head. A brief look up confirmed my suspicions. Jason Gerard was on right base to his final destination, Mesa Falcon Field.

I hopped in the truck and raced to the airport which is about a mile away. I pulled up to the ramp at the same time Jason was taxiing in.

Plane is in great shape and settled in at her new home here in Arizona.

it's been a tense and stressfull 2 weeks organizing the ferry flight and Jason had some nasty weather to contend with in the beginning but all is well.

THANKS JASON!!!!!!

[crispy critter]

Re: bought my first Tcraft today

Congrats on the new addition to your family....I'll smoke a cigar to help ya celebrate!!

[N74DV]

Re: bought my first Tcraft today

wind was dead calm this evening. sun was just about 40 minutes left before setting. Ran out to the airport and put in about 5 touch and goes. Even had the nerve to drive the Tcart down the runway on one wheel a couple times. She's so easy going and doesn't talk back.

I love this plane!! I love this plane!!

I can tell you already this fall/winter is going to see N43122 in the air nearly as much and she's on the ground! woohoo!