Matt recommends the following Barnstormers classified ad (click on link)

   http://www.barnstormers.com/listing.php?id=163391

   Paul, a perfect testbed project for a 13B - airframe does well on
   150-230hp AC engines

   AOL users, use this link:

   <a href="http://www.barnstormers.com/listing.php?id=163391">
   http://www.barnstormers.com/listing.php?id=163391</a>

   I love those old Stinsons but the problem is the FAA will balk
   at a certified airplane with a rotary in it. I am also too old
   to restore anything. I would die long before it was done :)
   Perhaps if somebody metalized the wings they could claim
   it was an experimental.
   --
   Paul Lamar ...No rotor no motor.



Already has metalized wings.  This would be useful as a testbed..  Not
as a personal airplane.  The FAA would have no trouble allowing the
airplane to be operated as a test aircraft under an experimental
airworthiness certificate.  That would mean that you could operate the
airplane for test purposes - just like Francois' Arrow.  It might be
tough to take the plane on a cross-country without a bunch of paperwork,
but I don't have a real problem with that.

Doesn't need a resto as long as it's not bent or corroded badly.  Shoot
a coat of paint on it and add some vinyl N-numbers on it and test away.

It's got a rugged, easily repairable airframe, and lands slow, and for a
tailwheel airplane, it has excellent manners.  Nobody would expect much
performance out of it so when you go out and spank the aircooled powered
Stinsons, people will notice..


Matt-

I am considering selling the 182 and buying a good flying airplane,
taking out the engine and installing a rotary.
But something faster than a Stinson.

Paul Lamar ...No rotor no motor.

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