I never actually bought one, but every time I find one for sale at a price that I could pay (if I sell about half of my other stuff), I go back and forth and agonize about it until someone convinces me that it's really not a good idea. But they're so FLUFFY!
I understand maintenance on that rear engine is a real nightmare.
But, yeah... Years ago at Oshkosh, I came that close to buying a O-2 warbird. Fortunately my Father, a Mooney 201 driver, dragged my starry-eyed @$$ away.
Good practice for him, as next year I came that close to buying a T-6.
Long ago, in another life, I was a member of the FAC squadron at Battle Creek, MI. They were still flying the O-2 but in transition to the A-37. Pretty sweet rid sir . . . . . Pretty sweet ride.
Dude? AGAIN?!?!? I would like to hear that story.
ReplyDeleteI never actually bought one, but every time I find one for sale at a price that I could pay (if I sell about half of my other stuff), I go back and forth and agonize about it until someone convinces me that it's really not a good idea. But they're so FLUFFY!
ReplyDeleteCorrosion and overstress... REMEMBER???
ReplyDelete@ NFO: Yeah, that and 22gph fuel burn, plus annuals on two engines and props. But still...
ReplyDeleteI understand maintenance on that rear engine is a real nightmare.
ReplyDeleteBut, yeah... Years ago at Oshkosh, I came that close to buying a O-2 warbird. Fortunately my Father, a Mooney 201 driver, dragged my starry-eyed @$$ away.
Good practice for him, as next year I came that close to buying a T-6.
You could help put an A&P mechanic's kid through Wharton!
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ReplyDeleteBuy it!
BuyitBuyitBuyitBuyitBuyit
You may never actually get it off the ground, but think of all the fun you'll have throwing money at it.
Long ago, in another life, I was a member of the FAC squadron at Battle Creek, MI. They were still flying the O-2 but in transition to the A-37. Pretty sweet rid sir . . . . . Pretty sweet ride.
ReplyDeleteMMmmmmmm . . . . probably not helpin' . . . . . .
I say again, corrosion and overstress... If that bird saw combat, it's hosed... Anything agressive would probably fold the wings...
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