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Dennis, I certainly agree, BUT as far as the so-called "truth teller" goes, when you read the NTSB reports, any reasonable person would come to two conclusions: 1. Other than simple pilot error, such as flying into extreme weather and running out of gas CARB ICE is one of the greatest safety issues in the coupe. While riding heard on corrosion may be a big challange with ALL older aircraft, draining sumps and frequently "vacuuming" the tanks with the hose trick, etc. seems far more critical on an daily basis. I have the Marvel carb, and I sometimes drain the bowl too if I've seen a lot of water, especially if it's cold. 2. ANYONE who: A. Has never flown B. Has not flown in YEARS Should hire an instructor!!! the coupe is still an airplane! The "Truth Teller" would have people believe the Ercoupe is inhearently unsafe by design and they are routinely falling out of the air due to corrosion. He's MORE than full of it. The "truth teller" seems to have bought the wrong airplane, perhaps due to a lousy pre-purchase inspection so he's on a misguided crusade. The point is to be vigilant and stop corrosion early, before it can become a safety threat. Stopping corrosion is very important, but does NOT seem to be the single greatest safety factor. Many ADs are well reasoned and important, but sometimes you have to wonder with the FAAs recent attitude if they are going to start asking us to recover our wings every year. This also begs the question "Do they just want to get rid of most of us private GA fliers in this fashion?". Being on the lookout for corrosion is certainly very important, but if it as you rightly point out it shouldn't distract anyone from carefully examining the WHOLE aircraft. Stay warm, old buddy! Artie N2666H ----- Original Message ----- From: "dennis spiegel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2001 6:53 PM Subject: [COUPERS] cost of ownership > ----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following any advice in this forum.]---- > > Hello to all, If you want to compare the ownership > previlege or shall we call it the money pit here's > mine: A Major overhaul -a bunch of thousands ,a > replacement of my right main fuel tank- a bunch of > hundreds-Recover and repaint my wings-several > thousands. > ETC ETC ETC .I'm like the rest of you I consider it > part of the restoration and keeping the coupes > alive.corrosion free and safe.Everytime I work on the > coupe and check it over and over and over again to > really make sure the problems are solved and fixed I > feel better but still cautious about getting > everything right.It's our Butt in there!!I don't > scrimp > on anything that needs to be done.When you own a 50 > year old aircraft hey that's an old piece of > machinery. > Keep an eye on it keep a sqwauk sheet try not to put > off any thing that could bite you hard.That truth > teller has a point.The corrosion is a big factor with > a lot of planes not just the coupe.My Cessna 140 had > it's share of problems too.Fixed them right away.I'm > off my soapbox.Dennis 99564 in COLD ill > > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Send your FREE holiday greetings online! > http://greetings.yahoo.com > > > ==^================================================================ This email was sent to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aVxiLm.aVzvvT Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
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