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Post subject: Re: Tell me about the Gullwing Stinson V77  Posted: 09 Jul 2014, 08:13 |
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Tom,
If I were going to own one classic, it would be the Gullwing. I bought one when I was in law school that had been dead sticked into a small airport in MS, dismantled it and brought it to GNF with the "intention". My dad almost had a heart attack and sold it to the first fellow that came along with cash money.
Still, it was always one of my "dream" airplanes. Flew in one once for 15 minutes 35 years ago so i don't remember many details. I'd love to go for a ride if you make the move. If you find one to "look at" and want company, call.
Jgreen
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Post subject: Re: Tell me about the Gullwing Stinson V77 Posted: 09 Jul 2014, 09:21 |
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Username Protected wrote: I've always thought this was a beautiful, classic plane.. Several are on the market now, with different engines.
Any experience, insight, thoughts would be appreciated.. Oooh. Now you're talking. Either that, or a Cessna 195, will be my last plane.
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Post subject: Re: Tell me about the Gullwing Stinson V77 Posted: 09 Jul 2014, 09:28 |
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The Gullwings are great. The SR-s are lighter than the v-77.. They are big and comfortable. Not fast. I know of two for sale right now. One was an OSH winner and one needs a rag.....
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Post subject: Re: Tell me about the Gullwing Stinson V77 Posted: 09 Jul 2014, 11:07 |
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we looked at one 20 years ago
for sale at a good price--loved the way it flew
did not buy because I figured out I would need a army to move it around the hangar
NOT a small airplane--but easier to work on than a beech 17
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Post subject: Re: Tell me about the Gullwing Stinson V77 Posted: 09 Jul 2014, 15:45 |
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Username Protected wrote: I handled an insurance claim on one. It was a piece of art, but exceedingly hard to find parts for. Thanks for defining why the insurance premiums and market options on some of these older birds isn't in line with what you might find on a same hull value later model Bonanza or other piston single-engine 
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Post subject: Re: Tell me about the Gullwing Stinson V77 Posted: 09 Jul 2014, 21:51 |
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Username Protected wrote: You don't want a Stinson, you want a Howard...  OK. I'm game. Why?
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