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Victoria Deaton wrote:

> I'm doing some research on interesting "retired" aircraft in North
> Carolina. They can be "gate guards", display aircraft, or just old
> hulks hiding out behind hangars. Military or civilian--doesn't matter.
> If you know of any, I'd appreciate any leads. Please email.

Ms. Deaton, say intentions?

If you want a unique lawn planter, a retired aircraft might be
just the ticket.  I hear wooden-tailed Mooneys are nice.

If you want something you will fix up and fly, take a tip from
a veteran home remodeller, just bite the bullet and start from
scratch with a homebuilt.  It will take less time, cost less
money, and require fewer aggravating bureaucratic hassles to
do it right *plus* you'll get a better plane you can maintain
for yourself at the end.  But you won't be flying.

If you want to get into the sky on a limited initial budget,
buying a plane which needs work is one way to go but be sure
you get one *IN* annual and currently flying.  And realize
that by the time you pay for an engine overhaul, new radios,
some metal repair and new paint or covering, you will have
spent more than if you bought a plane in good shape -- but of
course you get to spread the investment out.

Snowbird


