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Dan;
Don't give up and buy one of those high winged monsters! You'll never see
if the enemy is diving down at you.
Seriously, a good Coupe is hard to find, and I've said over and over that
you need to buy with your head, not your heart. When you do the latter, you
may wind up with a Coupe that has some hidden damage or needs some repair
that the previous owner "forgot" to tell you about. Remember that most of
these airplanes weren't maintained well and you must go on a safari to find
a good done. My best one was had through Coupe Capers, but this was during
the time before Al Gore invented the internet. Keep looking, you'll find
the gem. We want to welcome you into the squadron!
Al
I like Taylorcrafts!
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From: "Dan Brown" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Sunday, September 24, 2006 7:47 AM
Subject: Re: [COUPERS-TECH] Coup 415 C/D With C-90
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I came close to buying Ercoupe N93932 advertized on barnstormers.com as a
LSA qualified "415-C/D" with a C-90 engine. The logs had no entry
indicating a change from the original C model to a D, but there was also
no new weight and balance data after the engine change. When I got the CD
on the ship from the FAA, there buried in the paperwork was the form
indicating the conversion to a 415-D. A deal killer for an old pilot now
having to fly in the light sport category.
I've about given up trying to find a LSA qualified Coupe in resonable
shape at a resonable price, and am now negotiating to by an old
Taylorcraft.
Many thanks to all of you for the excellent advice on what to look for in
buying a Coupe (or any ship)
Dan Brown
Annapolis, MD
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