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  1. Spezioman

    What airplanes have you flown?

    PA28-140 (1971) C150 C172 T41B O1D Birdog C35 Bonanza C120 Pitts S1C Spezio Tu-holer PA16 Starduster 2 (1986) J5A-75 (2004) EAA Biplane 2nd Spezio Tu-holer Acroduster 2 (2021)
  2. Spezioman

    Pilot emergency parachute survey

    I remember what Wes told me back in 2015 when I considered using my old Security 250 in my Acroduster 2. Being 70 years old at the time and over 200# he said someting like, "You will hit the ground like a 200# sack of coal thrown off a 100 mph train". That was enough for me and I sold the rig...
  3. Spezioman

    Small Fortune Opertunity

    Again. How to obtain 1 million$ in aviation? Start with 2 million $.
  4. Spezioman

    Aircraft pricing !?

    How to obtain 1 million $ in aviation? Start with 2 million $.
  5. Spezioman

    Aeronca 65 TAC Project - What's It Worth

    Sometimes free is too much.
  6. Spezioman

    Budd Davissons Pitts Training

    When I went to insure the Acroduster 2 in 2015 the my agent sent an email, "When did you last fly a Pitts?". Answer, 38 years ago, They wanted 2 hours dual and 10 full stops in a S2 Pitts.. I flew with Bill Finnigan in his S2C. It was $365/hour plus gas. I got a nice red hat. I call it my...
  7. Spezioman

    Budd Davissons Pitts Training

    I use to carry a brick in my S1C. If engine quit throw it out and follow it down. ;-) My Pitts check out way back when was, strap in and push throttle forward. I already had 250 hours in taildraggers but it was still a trip. My first 50 landings were on grass which helped. Congrats, Budd is...
  8. Spezioman

    FAA: Non-commercial Aircraft Registration Period to be 7 years (up from 3 today)

    I sold my Tu-holer almost a year ago and it's still in my name. New owner said his other plane also took over a year. That's likely why they are going to 7 years------no one @ FAA wants to work.
  9. Spezioman

    Could the Working Class Afford a P-51?

    Back in the late 70's I almost bought a complete but apart T6 for $3500. Then a flying BT13 for $6500. ( could have purchased the Catch 22 B25 camera ship for $7000 but that doesn't really count) Both of us had good jobs but if I had gotten I into any of the above I likely would not have been...
  10. Spezioman

    Lost Operating Limitations

    My experience was this. The engine, IO320B1A, on my Acroduster 2 went south. I aquired a O290G which I converted to a O320, added Bendix FI etc ending up with what I called a O290/IO320 frankengine. I was told by the Baltimore FSDO that the install of another IO320 was NOT a major change. BUT...
  11. Spezioman

    The FAA has huge resources for the full span of Aviation... and is NOT JUST the source of annoying/interfering regulations/regulators.

    FAA, We're not happy till you're not happy.
  12. Spezioman

    Lost Operating Limitations

    You will get new op. limitations for the prop change anyway. Jack
  13. Spezioman

    Parts For Sale Continental A-65 and converted Volkswagen engine.

    W/O logs a bit optimistic on the A65 too IMO.
  14. Spezioman

    What's been your most terrifying experience in flying?

    Many years ago. My wife Marcia and I were trying to get to Ohio from APG Flying Club, Md. in a T41B (Hawk XP). Weather had been bad for several days and we had already lost 3 days waiting. Because of forcast we decided to try for part way to Martinsburg, WV and wait for front to go by...
  15. Spezioman

    Sonerai IIL for sale

    I think it was sold on ebay for about $3800?
  16. Spezioman

    Wooden spar Sonerai 2 - any memories?

    Mine was ok but at sometime I think it was over polished through the alclad and it was almost impossible to keep bright. It would start turning white as you left a spot.
  17. Spezioman

    Wooden spar Sonerai 2 - any memories?

    My C120 was stock bare AL/maroon/silver wings. Dave offered me a ride but it was a little tight even though I was only 145# back then. I seem to recall that Dave might have passed on and the airplane sat for a long time....don't know it's end or if it might have survived?
  18. Spezioman

    Wooden spar Sonerai 2 - any memories?

    Except it was 2-place as I recall.
  19. Spezioman

    Conversion to 3rd wheeh on right end.

    Thank you very much. What I figured. I didn't see any provision for moving gear. It's nice as is for someone else.... Thanks again. Jack
  20. Spezioman

    Wooden spar Sonerai 2 - any memories?

    I think the wing was all wood but not sure?
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