Dan I currently have three Ercoupes, all airworthy and flying. All have push button, light weight starters that have replaced the original pull starter. There is an STC for this mod. The two companies that make the starters are B&C and Sky-Tek. I have listed their websites below.
Someone else asked if I was getting out of Ercoupes and moving to some other model. Absolutely not. In fact, I recently formed a new business, GAD Aircraft Services LLC. One of the primary functions of this business is the sale of Ercoupes. Glen http://www.skytecair.com/ http://www.bandcspecialty.com/ Hope that helps Glen From: Caliendo Dan Sent: Friday, October 03, 2008 6:00 PM To: Glen Davis Subject: Re: [ercoupe-tech] Coupe for sale Glen, I recently bought a 415C so am not a potential buyer; but read your description with interest and envy. I'm especially interested in the push button start which I have not heard of. Can you give me any details or refer me to a site where I can learn more about this. I would like to add this feature at my next annual. Hope we aren't losing you from the group and that you have another half dozen coupes in your hanger! Dan C On Oct 3, 2008, at 1:56 PM, Glen Davis wrote: Gang I have a "D" model Ercoupe for sale, N94682. It is still on the FAA registry as a CD but the log books show it was converted to a "D" so that is how I am selling it, a "D". I have been an Ercoupe owner, pilot and enthusiast for many years and over that time learned a little bit about them. I have learned that there are many modifications made over the years that make the original Ercoupe, a great little plane, even better. These modifications include: Shoulder harness (not just seat belts), Cleveland brakes Circuit breakers to replace fuses Double fork nosewheel Spin-on oil filter Oil quick drain adapter Landing lights (this one has duel lights) An alternator to replace the old generator (this one has a 60 amp alternator) Split elevator..same as "E" model (makes for almost no trim adjustment from idle to full power) Alon style exhaust (gets the muffler away from the firewall) Push button starter (easier and light weight) Digital flip-flop radios This Ercoupe has all these modifications...and they were all done legally! All the proper paperwork was done and is in the logs. Almost all of this work was performed by our resident Ercoupe Guru and frequent contributor to this list, Lynn Nelsen. In addition to the above, it has: New Vertical Speed Indicator New Artificial Horizon, All new "U" joint on the ailerons New bushing on the control column All new rod ends New header tank in 1994 New voltage regulator Wings recovered in 1997 GPS antenna mounted on fuselage Specifications: Gross Weight-1400 TT-3057 SMOH-57 (That's right...only 57 hours on a major overhaul) Prop-57 since new Some interesting details: This plane was not flown from 1951-1963 and again from 1970-1991. In 1992 it only had 679 hours total time! I flew it last month from NJ to FL in nine hours without a hiccup. It has a Terra Digital Navcom, a Terra Digital VOR head that shows you the "to" and "from" radial in a digital readout, and a Terra Digital transponder. The transponder has a "VFR" button to quickly switch you to a frequency of 1200. The display on the transponder was dim so I sent the unit for a complete overhaul last month ($550). It now is perfect. This plane was painted with Imron paint in 1994. The paint is in very good conditions and shines beautifully. The paint on the leading edges is the only area that is worn. It is scheduled to go into the paint shop next week to have the leading edges repainted. It's yellow and black with a scallop design on the wings. The interior is in great condition. It has an Airtex interior which is just a few years old..black and red and in great condition. Many Ercoupe cowlings are cracked and patched in multiple places from stress, rocks and 60 years of use. This cowling was recently completely replaced with all new parts from Univair, about $1000 in parts alone. It is flawless. This Ercoupe has had $40,000 invested in it since 2001 (the engine overhaul was a sizable chunk of that). I am selling it for $26,500. You can find Ercoupes for $3000, $4000 even $5000 less, but you will spend tens of thousands to bring them up to the condition of this one. I will have pictures available after the plane gets out of the paint shop and at that time I will list it "to the public". If any of you are interested, let me know. It is located in Florida at the Spruce Creek Fly-in (7FL6) and you are welcome to come see it. Contact me at 917 297-1111 or [EMAIL PROTECTED] Glen Glen Davis 917 297 1111 www.ishootpictures.com www.ercoupepilot.com Glen Glen Davis 917 297 1111 www.ishootpictures.com www.ercoupepilot.com
