Jay...
Sounds like your progress is really coming along!
On my -9 wings? Yes, I sold the SB wings to Fred out of central Texas. Still in the crates and never opened when sold.
I was going to buy a C-172, and needed to scare up some money to pay cash for it (it was a great deal). I decided that based on the great deal for the Cessna, I was crazy to not buy the plane and wanted to pay cash. However, I scrapped the deal in the final hours. The plane belongs to a friend of mines father, who unfortunately got Alteimers (sp?) disease pretty badly. The family wanted to sell the plane so they didn't have to pay hangar fees, insurance, so the guy wouldn't try to fly it (he sometimes has days when he seems OK), etc. We had a really tough time finding any info on the plane, and of course the owner honestly didn't recall where he had stored all the paperwork. After an exhaustive search, the family found limited records on the engine and some annuals, but nothing was logged as it was supposed to be. After speaking with Mel, I decided not to buy the plane. The most crucial part was the fact that there were absolutely no logs on the airframe itself...nothing. Therefore, while it may have still been a good buy for me, I would have had a very tough time selling it- if I ever decided to go that route. It was a 172D, and I had a deal to buy it for $19,000! Low time Cessna (from what we could determine) and full of upgraded avionics. But something just didn't seem right, especially when I had very limited logs/history, and couldn't even ask the owner about it since he couldn't recall due to the disease.
So, I am back to square one. However, my house remodel is progessing nicely, and my 1200-foot shop is built. Once the house is done, I plan to continue building, although I will be going the QB route this time. I just wanted to be in the air ASAP, and the Cessna would have done that immediately. The idea was to fly the heck out of the Cessna, build some time, have some fun, and then sell it for a profit. The proceeds were then going to go towards the QB -9.
So, long-story short, I am delayed a little bit. However, it will be nice when I order the QB version because all the pressures of my remodel will be behind me. I can only convince the wife for so long, that looking at no drywall, wall studs, trusses, and an open attic in the living room is a "good thing"
And, this remodel stuff is EXPENSIVE! The entire home is being gutted and redone, right down to every piece of drywall, new windows, flooring, granite counter tops, etc.
I'd like to come see you soon. Take care,
