Zach, my advice to you is to do nothing to the plane for 6 months, as far as mods go. Just fly the heck out of it. Keep a list of things that you feel would make it nicer to fly. After 30 to 40 hours, you might be surprised at what you do want and don't want anymore. This works best, as the wish list can be put into the budget for things to do when the plane is annualled. That way you only pay for the down time and disassembly/reassembly for the things you want installed once. This worked for me and was recommended to me by the person I purchased my coupe from. Just do not neglect any maintanance. It is always cheaper and safer to take care of them ASAP. Dennis Schmaltz 94715
Zach Bair wrote: > > Hi Everyone! > > My name is Zach, located in Dallas, and I am really excited to say I just bought > my first airplane--and it is an Ercoupe! It is a 1946 "C" Model, Serial #119 > (N41889). It is all dolled up like a little warbird, and the owners spent > fifteen years restoring it to original--or better--condition. > > This sounds like a sales pitch, but it isn't! I am just really excited, and I > would like to know everything I can about these Erplanes. I have already done > quite a bit of research, and everything I have read seems to be favorable. Of > course, I showed my Mom the article in AOPA, and needless to say the only thing > she picked out of the article was the part about the fuel tanks leading to > fires, etc. > > Anyone have any comments or good advice for a guy who is anxious to spend some > time in his new 'Coupe? I don't have a lot of time in other aircraft (other > than helicopters), so I don't think the lack of rudder pedals will affect me as > much as it might a seasoned pilot. > > Any tricks, tips, care, etc? Cool places to fly? > > I am thinking of also doing some custom interior work (maybe some bucket seats, > and four-point harnesses, etc.. any recommendations for who does that sort of > thing? I don't have a champagne budget! :) > > I am really enjoying this mailing list, and I am especially glad to have found > it! > > Thanks in advance for your comments! > > Zach
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