Warbird Information Exchange

I'm an "O" bird, but if you need any info, let me know. I have combat recollections from the pilots who flew my plane in 'Nam.

I always fancied the OE-2 used by the USMC. Do any survive?

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Very old, so couldn't have been very bold.

My first solo was in an L-2A. N50839 at Amilia Reid Aviation in San Jose CA. I remember how supprised I was at the ability to actually climb without the extera weight of an instructor.

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Curtis Block

I've seen too many airplanes destroyed by the term "Static Restoration."

http://www.aerofiles.com/cess-oe2.jpg

FAA Registry
N-Number Inquiry Results Cessna 321
N101GC is Assigned

Aircraft Description

Serial Number 37004 Type Registration Corporation
Manufacturer Name CESSNA Certificate Issue Date 01/25/1977
Model 321 Status Revoked
Type Aircraft Fixed Wing Single-Engine Type Engine Reciprocating
Pending Number Change None Dealer No
Date Change Authorized None Mode S Code 50004404
MFR Year 1955 Fractional Owner NO



Registered Owner

Name WB FLYING CLUB
Street PO BOX 1117
City LA PORTE State TEXAS Zip Code 77571
County HARRIS
Country UNITED STATES



Airworthiness

Engine Manufacturer CONT MOTOR Classification Standard
Engine Model O-470 SERIES Category Utility

A/W Date 07/21/1967

Cool looking Aircraft only one on the FAA Registry and it's being removed?

Steve

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"Any excuse is good enough if you're willing to use it!"

Thank you for the information, Steve. I have always thought it to be a rather handsome machine but very few were built and all for the USMC. They also used the standard
L-19A as the OE-1, but were not entirely satisfied with it. I hope the remaining example will be looked after, or donated to the appropriate museum, otherwise it will entirely disappear.

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Very old, so couldn't have been very bold.

Mentioning L birds,

Is anybody venturing over to the L-bird gathering at Plum Island Airfield, Newburyport, MA (K2B2) this weekend?


Info from EAA WB Sq. 7

Hello everyone:

This is a Clambake Alert - The date is Saturday, September 15 at Plum Island.
The Clambake is sponsored by Squadron 7 in cooperation with Plum Island Airport. A pre-agreed portion of the proceeds will go to the airport fund raising kitty.
Expect LOTS of vintage aircraft, including L-19's, L-17's, O-2's and plenty of others. The clambake is open to the public and it costs $20 per person. Payment on site.
Bring friends, family, everyone!
Weather permitting, this may very well turn out to be one of those unique. late summer, early Fall, excellent New England private airport events that have a tendency to become part of our Collective Aviation Memory, even though we don't want to admit it!
Rain Date is Sunday September 16.
By the way, we do need some volunteers to help with setup, cooking, etc. Please call or e-mail me if we can count on you for any of these duties.

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"Hindsight is usually 20% off!"

I don't think I'll be able to go this year - unless I get a windfall - and I don't believe in stealing.

I'm spending a lot of money right now in order to finally get my commercial license! I'm supposed to take a checkride for the Instrument Rating within the week, and hope to start the Comm right away.

Ryan

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Aerial Photographer with Red Wing Aerial Photography currently based at KRBD and tailwheel CFI.
Websites: Texas Tailwheel Flight Training, DoolittleRaid.com and Lbirds.com.

The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD. - Prov. 21:31 - Train, Practice, Trust.

I have L-19A 51-4635 here in Aus with all its paperwork but there is a big problem I have with the FAA. Watch this space............

wish I could say the Navion was a true L-17 variant, but I can't. However, I'm happy to share pictures/information as I continue to dig through the paperwork and log books.