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List,
Took a newbie up in the "Bugsmasher"
yesterday so he could see how it behaved
in the pattern. He recently acquired a 5000
series "G" model for the obscene price of $1200. Thats not a misprint
$1200. It was purchased at a sheriff's sale.
Needed new wings, and the center section had
some corrosion. Very old radio
and minimal instruments. Took about $4000 to get
it airworthy. As soon as the paperwork is complete he will be flying. When he
asked me if I would like to go
up in his bird, I told him I would watch him go
around a few times first. Most of
the time I would welcome the chance, but that
corrosion scares me.
By the way, Dave Smoler (among those
"unnamed Alon drivers") has taken me
up on my short landing challenge. We will test
our skills this Sat. at Q94. The
time is "high noon", and "this
town ain't big enough for the both of us". The
feeble among you Alon types are welcome to join
us.
Mike (with superior skills) Shipley
N3022H
Q94
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