Ferry Pilot Needed
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Ferry Pilot Needed
Due to some medical issues I am currently unable to fly my plane at this time. We are planning to relocate from Granbury, TX (GDJ) to Murfreesboro, TN (MBT). I now have a hangar rented at MBT. I am looking for someone with tailwheel experience to fly my '56 C-172 TD to its new home/hangar. There might be some airline employee out there or someone else that might consider ferrying my plane to TN. If anyone has an interest in doing so send me a reply or call me 817-475-6096 to discuss. I would like to do this by the end of October or earlier.
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hilltop170
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Re: Ferry Pilot Needed
Frank-
Give me a call, I'll do it. How's that for a quick response?
Give me a call, I'll do it. How's that for a quick response?
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Richard Pulley
2014-2016 TIC170A Past President
1951 170A, N1715D, s/n 20158, O-300D
2023 Best Original 170A at Sault Ste. Marie
Owned from 1973 to 1984.
Bought again in 2006 after 22 years.
It's not for sale!
2014-2016 TIC170A Past President
1951 170A, N1715D, s/n 20158, O-300D
2023 Best Original 170A at Sault Ste. Marie
Owned from 1973 to 1984.
Bought again in 2006 after 22 years.
It's not for sale!
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GAHorn
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Re: Ferry Pilot Needed
Be careful, Richard. Pack a suitcase of clothes and take along some hotel money. Remember, that thing is GREEN!
'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.
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Bruce Fenstermacher
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Re: Ferry Pilot Needed
Four minutes for Richard to respond. He knows how special a ride in a GREEN plane can be. 
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Re: Ferry Pilot Needed
Richard
Unless you catch a terrible headwind this will go faster than the last green plane you ferried and you will have room for a suitcase! Paul
Unless you catch a terrible headwind this will go faster than the last green plane you ferried and you will have room for a suitcase!
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Re: Ferry Pilot Needed
Paul-
That is so true, the Taylorcraft L-2 hit 90mph a time or two but was mostly down around 85mph. That was a long trip from Milwaukee to Brady, TX, stopping every 150 miles for gas. At least a cool front had moved thru for most of the trip and it was cool for July. Thanks again to you and Deb for picking me up (at the totally deserted and locked-up Jacksboro Airport), taking me to dinner, putting me up for the night, feeding me Deb's special biscuits for breakfast, and taking me back to the airport. It was a real pleasure.
Frank's plane can take a passenger or two plus bags and make it halfway non-stop for a lunch stop at Pine Bluff so I can get some good soul food at the terminal cafe. Now, if it only used 4-1/2gal/hr......
That is so true, the Taylorcraft L-2 hit 90mph a time or two but was mostly down around 85mph. That was a long trip from Milwaukee to Brady, TX, stopping every 150 miles for gas. At least a cool front had moved thru for most of the trip and it was cool for July. Thanks again to you and Deb for picking me up (at the totally deserted and locked-up Jacksboro Airport), taking me to dinner, putting me up for the night, feeding me Deb's special biscuits for breakfast, and taking me back to the airport. It was a real pleasure.
Frank's plane can take a passenger or two plus bags and make it halfway non-stop for a lunch stop at Pine Bluff so I can get some good soul food at the terminal cafe. Now, if it only used 4-1/2gal/hr......
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Richard Pulley
2014-2016 TIC170A Past President
1951 170A, N1715D, s/n 20158, O-300D
2023 Best Original 170A at Sault Ste. Marie
Owned from 1973 to 1984.
Bought again in 2006 after 22 years.
It's not for sale!
2014-2016 TIC170A Past President
1951 170A, N1715D, s/n 20158, O-300D
2023 Best Original 170A at Sault Ste. Marie
Owned from 1973 to 1984.
Bought again in 2006 after 22 years.
It's not for sale!
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W.J.Langholz
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Re: Ferry Pilot Needed
Frank
If I was in Texas ......I 'd go along with Richard just to make sure he doesn't trim too many trees on the way.....
W.
If I was in Texas ......I 'd go along with Richard just to make sure he doesn't trim too many trees on the way.....
W.
May there always be and Angel flying with you.Loyalty above all else except honor.
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counsellj
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Re: Ferry Pilot Needed
Frank,
I'm over in Arlington and available to do it on the weekends (Sunday-Monday). Looks like an easy flight and easy drive back as well. I will call you tomorrow. Jughead, 850-723-2072
I'm over in Arlington and available to do it on the weekends (Sunday-Monday). Looks like an easy flight and easy drive back as well. I will call you tomorrow. Jughead, 850-723-2072
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hilltop170
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Re: Ferry Pilot Needed
Hey Jughead, I already called dibs!
Richard Pulley
2014-2016 TIC170A Past President
1951 170A, N1715D, s/n 20158, O-300D
2023 Best Original 170A at Sault Ste. Marie
Owned from 1973 to 1984.
Bought again in 2006 after 22 years.
It's not for sale!
2014-2016 TIC170A Past President
1951 170A, N1715D, s/n 20158, O-300D
2023 Best Original 170A at Sault Ste. Marie
Owned from 1973 to 1984.
Bought again in 2006 after 22 years.
It's not for sale!
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counsellj
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Re: Ferry Pilot Needed
But I'm closer and better looking!hilltop170 wrote:Hey Jughead, I already called dibs!
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Bruce Fenstermacher
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Re: Ferry Pilot Needed
NOW we have people fighting to ferry a GREEN plane. Who would a thunk it.
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GAHorn
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Re: Ferry Pilot Needed
I've heard of being "Green with envy".. 
....but I think the "red of embarrassment" .... 
...might help one get over it.
Frank, do you plan to ride along? Great opportunity for a 61.56
....but I think the "red of embarrassment" .... ...might help one get over it.Frank, do you plan to ride along? Great opportunity for a 61.56
'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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Re: Ferry Pilot Needed
George, I don't plan, at this time, to ride along 
Logistics won't likely work out---I'd like to do so. WHAT is the 61.56 
Logistics won't likely work out---I'd like to do so. WHAT is the 61.56 OLE POKEY
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hilltop170
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Re: Ferry Pilot Needed
Well.......... I can't argue with that, but, I don't want to pass up an opportunity for lunch at Pine Bluff.counsellj wrote:But I'm closer and better looking!hilltop170 wrote:Hey Jughead, I already called dibs!
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Richard Pulley
2014-2016 TIC170A Past President
1951 170A, N1715D, s/n 20158, O-300D
2023 Best Original 170A at Sault Ste. Marie
Owned from 1973 to 1984.
Bought again in 2006 after 22 years.
It's not for sale!
2014-2016 TIC170A Past President
1951 170A, N1715D, s/n 20158, O-300D
2023 Best Original 170A at Sault Ste. Marie
Owned from 1973 to 1984.
Bought again in 2006 after 22 years.
It's not for sale!
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