I don't know if he still monitors the list but, Jim Phelps of Lorenzo Nebraska had a 46 model that was in his family since new. He sold it about 3 years ago. He spent time in it as a young man as did his son.
Maybe he will see this and comment. Tommy N93929 On Wed, 28 Jan 2009 12:02:18 -0000 "bevbobdtn" <[email protected]> wrote: >Has anyone else in this group had a chance to own the >same aircraft >they rode in at age 4-5??? The one that triggered love >of aviation... >It would be neat to hear your stories. > >Seems that is a great reason to buy and lovingly restore >as needed... >Bob D. KSVE >N3047H "Honey" > > >--- In [email protected], "Ed Burkhead" ><e...@...> wrote: >> >> >> In general, buying a Coupe in pristine condition, >>Donny's Maxim >applies: >> >> Donny's Maxim regarding used things (cars, campers, >>houses, etc.): >Be >> prepared to spend 10-15% of the purchase price on >>repairs the first >12 mos. >> of ownership. If you don't have to, congratulations. >> But don't go >in >> EXPECTING perfection. >> >> In this case, for a Coupe that hasn't flown for three >>years and may >not be >> in pristine condition, then I'd advise using 30%-50% as >>the >cautionary extra >> costs. >> >> I bought my Coupe blind, having never flown one. They >>were neat >looking and >> I researched it much as you have done. I did NOT regret >>it. >> >> Ed >> > >
