TIC170 Family -
First off - I want to thank everyone for the accumulated knowledge, guidance and encouragement which each of you have freely shared with me over the past 8+ years. This is such a close-knit, supportive group and it has helped me transition from first-time aircraft owner to active caretaker of a 70+ year old beauty. We flew nearly 700 hours together, 62C and I.
A month ago, I handed 62C's keys over to her next caretaker - Zach - after a short flight north from Atlanta to southern Tennessee. Zach, his wife Wendy, and I have become good friends during the time that I have owned 62C. His grandfather was 62C's owner for over 20 years and it's been a goal of his to eventually get her back in the family again. I won't steal Zach's story: he is planning to join the Association shortly and I'm sure he - in his own words - will tell you everything.
My wife and I recently completed building a Sling TSi, passed inspection, and are nearly done with Phase 1 flight testing. The skills we needed to build this aircraft were the skills that you helped me develop - and I am indebted to each and every one of you. It's been a fun process and my wife and I are looking forward to this next chapter of flying.
I'll still be hanging around ... but for now I'll change my signature to "former owner".
Kindest Regards and Thanks -
Brian
(in the photo - that's me on the left, and Zach on the right)
So Long ... But Not Goodbye!
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brian.olson
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So Long ... But Not Goodbye!
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Brian
Former Owner: N5762C 1950 C170A
Former Owner: N5762C 1950 C170A
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GAHorn
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Re: So Long ... But Not Goodbye!
Great Story! (and a Great Conclusion, as well! Glad you’ll be stickin’ aroun’). 
'53 B-model N146YS SN:25713
50th Anniversary of Flight Model. Winner-Best Original 170B, 100th Anniversary of Flight Convention.
An originality nut (mostly) for the right reasons.
50th Anniversary of Flight Model. Winner-Best Original 170B, 100th Anniversary of Flight Convention.
An originality nut (mostly) for the right reasons.
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mmcmillan2
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Re: So Long ... But Not Goodbye!
Wow, that’s great he is getting his grandpa’s plane back! Cool story!
170B owner, KCFD, CFI(I), ATP Multi
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RZR_Yankee
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Re: So Long ... But Not Goodbye!
Hey, wait! This story is about me! I should've been on the lookout for Brian here as well. Yes, I am now the current owner of N5762C, and very much look forward to interacting with this group. If anyone is interested in more of this developing story, here's how it all started:
https://www.ourflyinglife.net/blog-2/20 ... hood-dream
https://www.ourflyinglife.net/blog-2/20 ... ns-version
https://www.ourflyinglife.net/blog-2/20 ... hood-dream
https://www.ourflyinglife.net/blog-2/20 ... ns-version
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