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I've got to agree with the philosophy of keeping a 'Coupe a 'Coupe. If it wasn't a 'Coupe I wanted then there are plenty of other planes out there that could probably do what I want. Here's what I expect to get out of a 'Coupe, 1. A beautiful and unique airplane worthy of comment. 2. A stable and safe airplane that is easy and fun to fly. 3. Something I can tool around in and have fun. 4. A convertible!! (Sorry Alon fans, I like my windows down) What I will not compromise: 1. Stall speed and performance. 2. Low speed flight characteristics. 3. Air and ground handling. 4. Form and appearance. 5. Simplicity. Immediately negotiable items include. 1. Avionics 2. Seating 3. Paint jobs 4. Engines 5. Non structural materials My top ten change list so far: 1. Smaller Header tank 2. More comfortable seats. (Not bucket or Cessna) 3. Fuel tank foam. All tanks. 4. Better heating/vent system. 5. 100 HP high efficiency engine. 6. More aerodynamic canopy that still opens in flight. 7. Small-format IFR capable glass cockpit. (something I can hide behind the glove box cover) 8. A touch longer wings for slower "stall" (read as mush if you like). 9. Ultra-lightweight composites for painted trim and fairings. 10. Yes, last but not least I have to include...... Sport Pilot approved. Trim a little weight, slow the stall speed a bit, Viola. Somehow I doubt they'll ever bust me on max speed. Chris On Thu, 06 Feb 2003 16:58:15 -0800 (PST), "William R. Bayne" wrote: > > ----[Please read <a href="<a href="http://mail.trent.net/jump/http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm";>http ://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm</a>">http://mail.trent.net/jump/http://erc oupers.com/disclaimer.htm">http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm</a></a>; before following any advice > in this forum.]---- > > > on 2/6/03 12:31 PM, Hartmut at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > ----[Please read <a href="<a href="http://mail.trent.net/jump/http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm";>http ://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm</a>">http://mail.trent.net/jump/http://erc oupers.com/disclaimer.htm">http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm</a></a>; before following any > > advice in this forum.]---- > > > > Jim. > > I really like your analogy. > > Can't say it better. > > > > Hartmut > > > > Jim Phelps wrote: > > > >> ----[Please read <a href="<a href="http://mail.trent.net/jump/http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm";>http ://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm</a>">http://mail.trent.net/jump/http://erc oupers.com/disclaimer.htm">http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm</a></a>; before following any > >> advice in this forum.]---- > >> > >> Would be nice but it would be like the people who moved to the desert > >> by Barstow CA. they liked the hot dry climate because they felt better > >> than when at the coast. but than they brought in ther plants and > >> trees(like on the cosast) and made lakes around there places and than > >> complained the desert wasn't like it used to and was more like there > >> old home. Change the coupe and it won't be the coupe... Jim 2749H > >> > OK Guys, > > Rejoice! Your philosophy has much more to offer! > > Convert your C-85s back to C-75s; then remove those (with starter, generator > and battery) and install C-65s. Don't forget to take out the second wing > tank...it wasn't even optional until later. Sell your metal props and get > wood ones. Put the ball back in your nose gear steering. Install the > crank-type (no tab) elevator trim, and voluntarily fly at 1175 lbs. maximum > gross! And tell the FAA to "pound sand"...reinstall the aluminum alloy > carburetor support fittings and remove your gascolator braces. > > You'll have to change your forged aluminum main landing gear, main wing spar > and wing fuel tanks. If you had the "steel" main landing gear, you'll have > to convert back to the double-fork aluminum trailing arms. > > Leave the radios and nav aids on the ground. Ahh, I forgot. You can't > leave! The original size tires aren't available anymore, and neither is > original fuel. Anybody need a ride to the next fly-in? > > WRB > ========================== To leave this forum go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm Search the archives on http://escribe.com/aviation/coupers/
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