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Warbirdnerd
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Hopefully it finds a good home...

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Thanks for that heads up. :)

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Thanks for that heads up. :)

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You bet I hope you can find it a good home. I thought about forwarding it to the Minnesota Wing, but they just brought home a PT-22...
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Warbirdnerd wrote:

You bet I hope you can find it a good home. I thought about forwarding it to the Minnesota Wing, but they just brought home a PT-22...


I saw that in the latest Contrails, is she a flyer? condition, give us details. Good luck :D

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Me please!

I wonder if Canadian air museums can get do IRS donations?

Probably not, but it's worth dreamin' ain't it?

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Interesting UC-78 nicknames (lifted from Warbird Alley site): The Bamboo Bomber; Useless-78, The Wichita Wobbler; Brasshat; Double-Breasted Cub; Boxkite; Rhapsody in Glue; San Joaquin Beaufighter. I especially like the last one. :lol:
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flyingsailor wrote:
Warbirdnerd wrote:

You bet I hope you can find it a good home. I thought about forwarding it to the Minnesota Wing, but they just brought home a PT-22...


I saw that in the latest Contrails, is she a flyer? condition, give us details. Good luck :D

Chris


I believe she's a project, but the CAF did just get a near flying PQ-14 donation and a flying N3N! Correct me if I'm wrong, Gary.

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I believe she's a project, but the CAF did just get a near flying PQ-14 donation and a flying N3N! Correct me if I'm wrong, Gary.


I haven't personally checked on this UC-78 yet, but if given the "go ahead," I certainly will. I do, however, believe it's a project that requires just a small amount of work (depending on your perspective) to get it flying.

We did just get the Culver (PQ-14) donated, but I don't know the status of it yet, nor have I heard about the N3N. But you've gotta remember, I've not been one of the "important people" for very long yet, so I'm still trying to figure out what's going on. ;-)

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Hey,
If you guys hear any info about the donated N3N, pass it along. I would like to know which one it is.

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I'm pretty sure it was an N3N, but it could have been a stearman... They mentioned it at the GS meetings last month.

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flyingsailor wrote:
Warbirdnerd wrote:

You bet I hope you can find it a good home. I thought about forwarding it to the Minnesota Wing, but they just brought home a PT-22...


I saw that in the latest Contrails, is she a flyer? condition, give us details. Good luck :D

Chris


It was flying within the last five years. I've been told all it needs is an engine. The one on it has a bad main bearing. People interested in sponsoring the bird should attend the Janruary meeting. PM me for details...
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I have a spare PT-22 engine in cosmoline if anyone is interested.
Just send me a p.m.
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I live about 10 min from Mocksville if anyone wants it checked out in person.

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I was one of the Mechs to go pick the PT up for the Minnesota Wing.
It was flown 3 years ago, had thrust bearing issues in the engine which sat in pieces for the last three years. Engine needs an overhaul, but the airframe is in excellent condition. Should need very little restoration. We hope to have it flying by June time frame.
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looks great!! Good luck... keep us posted on the progress...

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