ok, I bought it

[Tom T]

I just bought a 1941 TC and not real sure what I did it for. I have not flown a tail dragger in 40 years! It was just to cute to pass up and now I need to brush up on my tail wheel expertise. Any ideas?

[guns68]

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You bought it, you name it! go get a tailwheel instructor to brush up on and fly it. What else would you do with it?

[M Towsley]

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Congrats, Tom. You own a piece of history now. Have fun with it and good luck!

[Hank Jarrett]

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Tom,
First thing you do is take pictures and POST THEM!! Everybody has to share in pictures of the "new baby".
Hank

[Tom T]

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I will do that Hank, as soon as I figure out how.

[skyboltone]

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Did you buy the yellow one in Prineville that Tom Buce has advertised?

[N96337]

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Congrats!! You're only about an hour away from me.
John

[Tom T]

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No, it was in a farmers barn here in Wa.

Did you buy the yellow one in Prineville that Tom Buce has advertised?

[Tom T]

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In the TC, or in that Goose?

Congrats!! You're only about an hour away from me.
John

[N96337]

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Tom, in the TC. If you look on the Great Falls sectional, I'm listed as a private airport "Hanson", near Cabin Creek.
John

[Tom T]

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OK, here it is. Has not been annualled in 5 years, bought from a widow. Got 4 new recon, cyls with it. Poly fiber wings 2005, 75 hp conversion, fuselage in the late 90s, has a built in nav/com but just a battery and no gen or starter, wing tanks and perfect paper work.
I will get serious about trying to fly her as soon as it gets warmer. Not sure if there is even a heater in there. Now, I am thinking wind generator would be nice.
Are the wheel pants something that really helps or are they just for looks?

[Tom T]

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John, It would be fun to check it out. I have never flown, over the Rockies but it looks to be a simple matter of following the valleys.

[dejh22]

Re: ok, I bought it

OK, here it is. Has not been annualled in 5 years, bought from a widow. Got 4 new recon, cyls with it. Poly fiber wings 2005, 75 hp conversion, fuselage in the late 90s, has a built in nav/com but just a battery and no gen or starter, wing tanks and perfect paper work.
I will get serious about trying to fly her as soon as it gets warmer. Not sure if there is even a heater in there. Now, I am thinking wind generator would be nice.
Are the wheel pants something that really helps or are they just for looks?

Looks nice! Have fun with the "new toy"!

[Pearson]

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Are the wheel pants something that really helps or are they just for looks?

The wheel pants are excellent for reducing usefull load. If your empty weight is too low, they are really handy for increasing that number. Looks like you have a nice plane there. I sure wouldn't wait till spring to get an instructor to go up. You might find a squawk or two that you can be taking care of before spring gets here. That way you will be ready to fly when the good weather gets here.

[N96337]

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Yah, it's not a big deal Tom. Easy to find. When you get comfy, and the wx gets good, we'll have to see ya over here!
Get rid of the "sissy pants"...they're good for gathering mud and ice and causing problems! haha
Great looking plane...should be lots of fun!
John