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 Post subject: Widgeon Journey
PostPosted: 23 Jul 2021, 08:01 
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Inspired by Michael Tarver and in an effort to fulfill my own childhood (current) fantasy I have purchased a 1942 Widgeon and plan to fix it up as a flyable project over the next several years. I have successfully completed my AMES at waterwings at KEET in Alabama. Thank you Charles!

I look forward to learning the aircraft and becoming a full fledged member of the flying widgeon flock. I'll update to this thread as I go along, wish me luck.


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What a really cool project! Best of luck getting her back on the water and in the air.


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Cool deal. We keep our RV just down from Charles and I always love seeing the widgeon taxiing out when we are there.


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Welcome to the club! Can't wait to see it. We will help you with anything we can.

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So pretty with the early hull line! McDermott with IO-470s?

Wishing you a solid airframe, and lots of fun to be had!

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Thanks John!
IO-470 yes

Dean Franklin conversion, from what I can tell so far I think it's a better conversion than the McDermott.


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Did these airplanes come with radial engines, if so why the conversion.


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Bob, the originals were Ranger inline engines. The Lycoming install boosted power and increased performance.


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Congrats. Subtle and classic paint scheme.
Very nice.


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Congratulations. Always been one of my dreams to fly a Widgeon.



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Congratulations. Always been one of my dreams to fly a Widgeon.

(did the ASES years ago...want to add the AMES!)


Dr. Musick I have a deal for you! If you can help me with my 3rd class medical (basic med now) I can make your widgeon dreams come true!
Serious offer on my side!


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Flew mine all over the place today!


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I flew the mighty Widgeon up in Alaska. It's ornery reputation is well deserved, but not unmanageable... All I need is more money...

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