The 150L I’m eyeing is at 2A2 currently (Holley Mountain Airpark).
2A2 is 93 miles from my airport and I'd be glad to fly down there for a walk around and have a look-see at the old gal if you want me to?
Again, I'm not a mechanic but a visual once over can determine if the plane is worth pursuing or not.
I can't get there until Thursday, Friday or Saturday and then I'm flying to Michigan the following week for several days.
Ron Twente has given you great advice about the maintenance facility in CT. They are club members and they know these 150's and 152's inside and out....plus they're good, honest folks. They also have restored a 152 and it's one of the top 152's on the planet.....it's stunning.
Rick, you've just confirmed that this is definitely the best type club on planet Earth - thank you very much for the offer to fly over and check out the plane!! That is very generous of you!
Unfortunately, the plane is not easily accessible - it's hangered and the owner is in Colorado now, so you will not be able to get a visual even if you fly out there. However, the owner is a friend of a friend. So, my friend (who is a pilot) did take some pictures for me earlier, gave it a quick look-see and he mentions that the plane appears to be in good condition visually... So, it sounds promising - including the fact that it's been hangered for the past few years.. For now, any visual inspections will have to wait until the owner & I can figure out a common time to meet in AT to check out the plane in person.
Excellent to hear another recommendation for the local CT facility, I'll keep that mind for the future..
Question: have you heard of Emersion Air Service in Melbourne, AR (42A)? I've been making phone calls to A&P mechanics based on internet searches, and they stood out... Curious if you've had any interactions with them?
Thanks again for offering to fly down to 2A2! Cheers...
