Hello
Posted: Fri May 20, 2022 7:16 pm
Hi, folks.
I'm a lapsed (currency) pilot living in the Tampa area of Florida. I have a family of four, with my daughter soon off to college, so life the last number of years has stolen the resources I've needed to continue flying (which is fine!). But the flying itch never leaves you, so I know I'll return to it. I have recently fallen in love with the '48 ragwing 170, which was spurred on by the pics of the Ernie Hall Aviation Museum raffle plane, which appears to be beautifully restored.
Anyway, most of my time is in Cessna 172s. I now love the classic lines of the 170 along with the no-nonsense approach of the '40s era planes. So I've got an inkling to end up with a 170 at some point in the future, if they don't become such collectors items as to be unreasonably affordable! Thanks for all the resources here. I'm sure I'll be lurking for quite some time, but thought I'd say hello.
Thanks.
PS - I did join the Association, as it seems like a lovely cause and if I'm to be a future owner, that's the appropriate path!
-Adam
I'm a lapsed (currency) pilot living in the Tampa area of Florida. I have a family of four, with my daughter soon off to college, so life the last number of years has stolen the resources I've needed to continue flying (which is fine!). But the flying itch never leaves you, so I know I'll return to it. I have recently fallen in love with the '48 ragwing 170, which was spurred on by the pics of the Ernie Hall Aviation Museum raffle plane, which appears to be beautifully restored.
Anyway, most of my time is in Cessna 172s. I now love the classic lines of the 170 along with the no-nonsense approach of the '40s era planes. So I've got an inkling to end up with a 170 at some point in the future, if they don't become such collectors items as to be unreasonably affordable! Thanks for all the resources here. I'm sure I'll be lurking for quite some time, but thought I'd say hello.
Thanks.
PS - I did join the Association, as it seems like a lovely cause and if I'm to be a future owner, that's the appropriate path!
-Adam