Now airworthy and flying, I explain how two conversations led me to proceed with rejuvenating my Piper Warrior and how much it cost (so far!). I also discuss how to assess engine health without a tear-down. The video also shows some of the repairs done while the plane was in the shop. On this blog…
Author: Dave Goodwin
Piper Warrior Restoration Pt. 2 – Fix and fly or say goodbye?
We continue the analysis of this airplane, uncovering a potential showstopper on the road to restoration. Instead of doing a full annual inspection we started with a pre-buy, which is less expensive and likely to identify major issues to consider when evaluating whether or not to rejuvenate the airplane. Airframe Components has an excellent video…
Piper Warrior Restoration Pt. 1 – Is it worth it?
My Piper Warrior sat idle for several years while I was away from flying. Should I rejuvenate it or sell it and move on to something else? In this video I introduce the airplane and cover some of the things that go into making that decision. This is the first video in a series…
Northeast Airlines Yellowbirds
Northeast Yellowbirds were a common site in the New England skies in the late 1960s. Here are some photos taken by my father, a Northeast Airlines pilot (later Delta), by me, and from sources I have found online. If you worked at NE you might recognize a familiar name or two in the 90+ comments below….