----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following any advice in this forum.]----Same here, Gordon.
I'm NOT an A&P, or an IA, are a CFI. Only letters I have are PP-ASEL and BA. I enjoy the technical discussions on this list, although I admit this service bulletin discussion has gotten a bit out of hand. It's OK, we all worry about that darned center section. I have my center beam inspection coming up in May, so I'm hoping it at least LOOKS OK after 3 years. I have decided, however, that if it's bad, I will replace it. I'm figuring $6,000 for spar and about $4,000 to replace it. I'm not sure where I could get another airplane with a BRAND NEW center spar for $10,000. Oh, and a rebuild is coming, which will be another $8,000 or so. So basically, I will buy another Ercoupe, just to have mine where I want it. (worst case). But - it will then be exactly where it needs to be. I'm not planning on going off and buying another airplane which could very well have the same or similar problems.
Hey, Dennis and Gordon, if you'd like to meet somewhere in Illinois for a Saturday lunch some time, let me know. I'm always looking for places to fly!
Larry
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On Feb 11, 2006, at 7:32 AM, dennis spiegel wrote:
----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following any advice in this forum.]----Welcome Gordon,We all think you made a good choice" Da Coupe."Since you and I have talked prior I know a little bit more than the rest and we talked about u trying to find the right coupe from what you have mentioned it sounds like a really nice one .Good luck with it and give me a call if you want.BTW this e-group is a pretty good group just frustrated and venting.But on the other hand we do pass out good info most of the time.We have top notch A&Ps- Instructors -AI's you name it.bursting with knowledge ask em they will tell ya.Our forum here can go from light to heated-- just the way it is-- after a while you can almost tell when a flare up is gunna happen. so what!!! its entertainment too for the rest of us.... again WELCOME Dennis 99564 in ILL too
smithgande <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:----[Pl! ease read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following any advice in this forum.]----Thank you all for the welcome.I am in Illinois. It has been too wet for ducks here lately. I am trying to get back into flying, and have chosen a coupe. I took my last test yesterday, that they are requiring to renew my medical.My last plane was a Stinson 108. I have been self grounded for a few years do to health which has mostly been addressed. I have been reading this site for some time, but my comments was my first post.Yes, most of it has been very informative. I, too want to know as much about m! y plane as possible.Have at it.Gordon============================================================================== To leave this forum go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm
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