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I have very recently joined the organization and have monitored some of the lively discussions. I am impressed at the knowledge base available from the participants. Let me introduce myself. I am Larry Boyd from Pearland Texas.
My father was Vernon Boyd who ran a repair shop at Clover Field for 53 years. We acquired N70B in 1951 literally in baskets. We, my dad and a 7 year old(helper or hinderer), did the first restoration which was completed in 1956. We used a Chief nosebowl and flat aluminum for the cowling. We ran experimental for about 6 months and many flights in extended climbs to satisfy the FAA that the engine would not overheat. Finally we did get it approve with a one time STC. N70B ran a good 10 years, and taught me to fly, but the fabric got a little tired so we again striped her down and by 1965 we again had a good flying Tcraft. Do to other priorities the old bird was not flown much until the middle 70's and was in storage again by 1982. I am now a retired engineer from ExxonMobil and will be starting the next evolution of this fine airplane. I will be looking forward to many discussions in the future, and will keep every one appraised of the progress.
My father was Vernon Boyd who ran a repair shop at Clover Field for 53 years. We acquired N70B in 1951 literally in baskets. We, my dad and a 7 year old(helper or hinderer), did the first restoration which was completed in 1956. We used a Chief nosebowl and flat aluminum for the cowling. We ran experimental for about 6 months and many flights in extended climbs to satisfy the FAA that the engine would not overheat. Finally we did get it approve with a one time STC. N70B ran a good 10 years, and taught me to fly, but the fabric got a little tired so we again striped her down and by 1965 we again had a good flying Tcraft. Do to other priorities the old bird was not flown much until the middle 70's and was in storage again by 1982. I am now a retired engineer from ExxonMobil and will be starting the next evolution of this fine airplane. I will be looking forward to many discussions in the future, and will keep every one appraised of the progress.
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