Dave accidentally sent his intro message (below) to me rather than the forum.
All new posters, please address messages to: [email protected] so they get automatically posted. New posters will be moderated (maybe a long delay) on the first post so we can review and make sure it's not a SPAM. Then you are approved for pass-through posting. Ed > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of > [email protected] > Sent: Sunday, July 19, 2009 12:21 PM > To: Ed Burkhead > Subject: Re: Prospective Ercoupe Newbie Checking In > > Tommy Terry e-mailed me and asked me to tell a little more about myself, so here goes: > > I'm in Weatherford, TX I'm a 51-year old UPS 757/767 captain (semi-junior) who flies > international and some domestic. Retired AF; 12 years active 12 years AF Reserve. Flew > B-52G's , B-1's and then B-52H's in the reserve. Flew EMB-120's for a year, then DC-8 > FE/FO, and 727 FO at UPS. Upgraded to 757/767 Captain in 2001. Married with two > daughters, one of whom wants to be an astronaut. She's only 12, but I knew I wanted to be a > bomber pilot when I was 8, so I don't find it unusual. I didn't start flying until I went to AF > pilot training, and I was at a disadvantage compared to people > who grew up flying with their parents. Hence the need for an airplane to start her flying. > Always loved Ercoupes-- the look, the design, and engineering behind the airplanes. > > I believe I've found a good airplane that has been well maintained, corrosion-free, with a > good engine. Alt least that's what I've learned from the previous owner and his mechanic. > The logs and records I reviewed all seem to verift this. I hope to learn as much as I can > before we actually get the airplane, but also want a line on any others that come up for save > after January in case the seller changes his mind. > > Thanks for the warm welcome. > > > Regards, > Dave >
